Please Let Me Go, My Contracted Ex-Husband.-Chapter 211 - -work day

Cynthia noticed the slight awkwardness on Bonnie's face. She turned her head nonchalantly to look at the woman who had spoken. The woman had long, slightly wavy hair, exuding a seductive and alluring aura. Her eyes were bold and arrogant, as if she believed she was above everyone else.

Cynthia furrowed her brows slightly. She had watched the news programs over the past few days and recognized the woman as Anna, a popular anchor in the News Department. On TV, she appeared fresh and sweet, but Cynthia was surprised to see how sharp and mean she could be in person.

As Cynthia scrutinized her, the woman met her gaze without fear, even seeming to provoke her. She smiled faintly and continued with her biting remarks,

"Bonnie, don't think just because you have some connection with Boston Station that you can act however you want. There are plenty of beauties in our station who have ties to Boston, but none of them are like you, always late and absent!"

In response to Anna's sarcastic provocation, the people in the meeting room were angry but dared not speak up. It was rumored that Anna had a close relationship with Boston Station, and she seemed to be leveraging this power. No one knew exactly what Bonnie's relationship with James was, but Anna had seized on the fact that Bonnie would never openly admit it, so she spread rumors, painting their connection as an improper affair.

"anna, can you say less?" A man sitting next to Anna, who appeared gentle and cultured, interrupted her provocation. The others quickly echoed, urging her to stop.

Although rumors about Bonnie and Boston Station's connection had circulated, Bonnie was generally very approachable. As the director, her job was likely extremely busy, yet she made an effort to show care and attention to almost every colleague in every department.

Most importantly, her personal capabilities were undeniable. Many people had seen her rise from the beginning in the station to the position she held today, so they respected her.

Anna immediately raised her eyebrows, turning her ire toward the man who had spoken,

"Well, what's this, Director Dan, are you feeling sorry for her?"

Just as the man, now referred to as Director Dan, was about to respond, Bonnie quickly raised her smile and said loudly,

"Sorry for the delay caused by my lateness. Now, let me introduce the new producer in the News Department, Miss Cynthia Lancaster!"

Cynthia stood up, smiling, and greeted everyone,

"Hello, everyone, I'm Cynthia. I look forward to working with you all!"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, and her smile was graceful and warm, with a hint of unapproachable dignity. After a moment of surprised gasps, the room erupted into warm applause to welcome her.

Once Bonnie finished the introduction, she turned and walked out, leaving Cynthia alone to face the curious and envious gazes of the others, including one filled with jealousy from Anna.

Cynthia ignored her and, after a brief exchange of pleasantries, went directly into today's news selection meeting. She wasn't the type to linger unnecessarily. The meeting started off smoothly, but as it progressed, Cynthia gradually noticed that Anna was trying to undermine her at every turn.

For example, when the topic of the day's headline news came up, Anna presented Cynthia with a tricky challenge. Sitting with her legs crossed, she spoke with a sarcastic tone,

"Currently, the International Finance Summit is being held in Bangkok. I've heard that Albert Wilson, the VP of BGIG, is attending as a representative of outstanding enterprises. If we could do a live link-up with VP Wilson during the news broadcast, I bet our viewership would skyrocket, right?"

As soon as Anna finished speaking, she was met with strong opposition:

"That's impossible. Albert never accepts interviews from the media, let alone a live link-up!"

"He's only done some interviews for major programs in the past. But since four years ago, his attitude has become so intimidating that people are afraid to even look at him, let alone interview him!"

"anna, you're so charming. Why don't you go ask VP Wilson yourself?"

Someone suggested sarcastically.

Anna's mocking gaze was fixed on Cynthia, who was deep in thought, her head bowed.

"That won't work. Since Producer Lancaster was recommended by Bonnie and is a senior from an Australian station, I'm sure she can easily get VP Wilson. I don't want to steal her spotlight!"

Anna harbored a deep hatred for Bonnie. Not only had she stolen the man she had always loved, but Bonnie also suppressed her at every turn in her career. Two years ago, Anna could have been promoted to director, but James had promoted Bonnie instead, claiming that Bonnie had better relationships with her colleagues.

Two years later, when she had a chance to become a producer, Bonnie again claimed to have found the right candidate. James immediately appointed the woman Bonnie recommended as producer, leaving Anna stuck in her role as a news anchor.

Although being an anchor appeared glamorous compared to the behind-the-scenes work of producers, it was a job that relied on youth. More importantly, the higher she climbed, the closer she was to him, and every day she would get to see him again.

Cynthia, sitting there with her lips pressed together, said nothing. Anna's attack was vicious. She had presented a difficult challenge, clearly intending to undermine both her and Bonnie.

If Anna had asked her to contact someone she didn't know at all, Cynthia would have been happy to try, no matter how difficult the person might be. But now, the person in question was him. In the strained state of their relationship, if she went to him, he might use it as leverage to impose some kind of demand on her.

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Others didn't understand him like she did. She clearly recalled the time when she invited him to speak at her university and how difficult it had been to persuade him. She remembered that night, when he had tried to get intimate with her, only for him to stop suddenly. He held her tightly, forcing her to use other ways to satisfy him.

As she recalled it, everything from that night came rushing back—his wild eyes, his fingers touching every inch of her skin, the scorching heat in the palm of her hand...

Her face suddenly burned with shame, and she quickly shook her head. How could she be thinking about that now? She must have lost her mind!

Seeing Cynthia hesitate, Anna's beautiful face twisted into a sneer.

"Isn't it said that a new official makes a big splash? But it looks like your first fire has already been put out."

Cynthia quietly tightened the fingers that were crossed in front of her and then raised her head to smile faintly.

"Anna's suggestion is not bad. I'll try to convince Vice President Wilson to do a live video call on our show!"

A new official always needs to make a strong impression, and she had to make sure to start off on the right foot. It was for her own sake to establish herself here, and also for Bonnie. After all, she had been recommended by Bonnie, and if she didn't perform well, it would reflect poorly on Bonnie too.

Of course, it was also for the ratings. Whether Anna was deliberately setting her up or not, her suggestion was indeed good. A live broadcast with Wilson in the program would surely skyrocket the ratings. His appearance was one factor, but even more compelling was his sharp analysis of economic trends, which would undoubtedly attract viewers.

Anna raised her hand and seductively brushed her wavy hair, smiling with a sense of satisfaction and gloating.

"Then I'll wait for the live video call with Vice President Wilson on the show, Lancaster—Pro—ducer!"

She emphasized the last three words with gritted teeth, then swayed her hips and got ready to leave.

Cynthia, however, ignored her provocative attitude and glanced at her sultry wavy hair before speaking up.

"Anna, as a news program anchor, that hairstyle seems a bit inappropriate. It must cause a lot of trouble for your stylist."

People in news broadcasting know that anchors rarely have long hair. Even those who do usually have mid-length straight hair. Anna's hairstyle, on the other hand, required the stylist to spend a lot of time every day before the broadcast, styling it into a neat and sharp short cut.

Anna's expression immediately changed. She turned back, furious, and yelled at her.

"Boston never said anything about my hair. Who do you think you are to tell me what to do? Whether you can even stay here is still a question!"

With those words, she angrily turned and walked away, her hips swaying as she left. Cynthia stood there, unbothered, not getting angry. When dealing with someone who was deliberately provoking her, perhaps silence was the best response.

The selection meeting was over, and she stayed for a while longer, chatting with the remaining people. In just a short time, she had already blended in with everyone. Although she initially appeared quite aloof and hard to approach, those who got to know her better would realize that she was actually a very straightforward and simple person.

Afterwards, she returned to her office. Her office was located in the same spacious room as everyone else, but it was separated by a partition. Her colleagues outside kept glancing in her direction, gossiping about her. She casually pressed the button on the remote control for the blinds, blocking all prying eyes from the outside.