“How do you cope with such a large-scale photography studio single-handedly? Must be tough I presume?” Abelyn was curious.
It's exceptionally challenging. Joan smiled politely. Admittedly, she wanted to give up at the initial stage when she first took over its operations. In fact, she wanted to sell it off and dismiss the entire team. In the end, she persevered through the challenges because of the faith her staff had in her. How the photography studio could develop according to plans within a short span of time was beyond her expectation.
“Thanks to my team of staff. As long as they're with me, I have no fear,” Joan replied briefly.
Truth be told that her team was the motivation that fueled her persistence. She was reluctant to give up on a group of passionate and ambitious talents. She could never bear to see their disappointed expressions.
Abelyn was stunned as she glanced over the woman in front of her.
I've only heard about how passively submissive Joan was, but I wasn't aware that she's actually a career-minded person who values relationships.Well, it goes to show that we can't trust all the rumors we hear.
Abelyn strongly believed that Dustin had made a lot of sacrifices for that woman.
“Is there anything wrong, Ms. Chipman?” Joan muttered.
“Oh, nothing, everything's fine. Abelyn quickly collected herself.
She contemplated. On one hand, she felt sorry for Dustin and wanted to acquire the studio for him. On the other hand, she found Joan to be a decent person with a pleasant personality.
At Dustin's house, he questioned Abelyn loudly, “What did you just say? You went to the photography studio? What did you do there?”
“Why are you so worked up? I didn't do anything to Joan,” Abelyn replied.
He's so worried because he has a soft spot for Joan.
“Didn't I say it before that I can handle my own matters and I don't need you meddling in my business?” he reiterated his position.
“I didn't meddle in your affairs.” “Then, what are you planning to do exactly?” he interrogated her.
“I want to acquire the photography studio,” she said calmly.
Dustin was dumbstruck by her statement.
Abelyn's thought process was very simple. She merely wanted him to focus on his career.
Whatever that he could not achieve, she would do it for his sake.
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