Chapter 501 - She is growing (1/2)
Sophia and Felix reached their apartment and went straight to the bedroom to get ready for sleep. Sophia noticed a message from Leah. She smiled as she read it. ”It seems that Isabella secured additional evidence against team Venus. It's an audio recording… Leah kept it in my desk.”
Felix was surprised by this and curious to find out more. ”Does it say what is the evidence?”
”One team member confessed… but it does not say what. I will find out tomorrow.” Sophia was looking forward to morning when she gets to hear what was recorded. Having additional evidence means that she can use it against troublemakers to ensure they don't try anything funny. There is always a possibility that they retaliate in some way; they could spread rumors through company or even reach out to press. The more proof she has against them, less are chances they will think of getting back at her.
Sophia was excited when thinking how Isabella took the initiative to record the evidence. That shows that she is growing. She is not the same girl from few months ago who was waiting for people to tell her what to do.
”Isabella secured this evidence by herself, without me telling her to do this. She is really growing fast… soon she will not need me anymore.” Sophia said this with a mix of pride and sadness. It is nice to see that person you are coaching is growing, and at the same time feeling that she will not be needed is making her sad.
”It only shows that you are a great mentor. You are the one who told her to always carry a recorder with her.”, Felix praised Sophia while helping her undress.
”Thank you.”, she smiled at Felix's compliment. ”I told her to carry it so that she can record her thoughts when she is not in a position to write them down… but this is a good use as well.”
”What do you plan to do with those people?” Felix was talking about people who were involved in the cheating during scavenger hunt game.
Sophia's face darkened. ”A lot of time and effort was spent on organizing this event. They decided on their own to break the rules. The implications could be devastating to the morale of the employees. If we didn't stop them and people found out that team Venus didn't even finish the game, and ended up winning the prize in this casual setting, and it was all a set-up… how could anyone have trust in management that we will evaluate and reward them fairly when it counts? The game itself is not a big deal, but the message it carries is very important. Their actions can't go unpunished.” Sophia's voice was stern, and she stood straight with her arms akimbo.
Felix looked at her and chuckled.
”What is funny?”
Felix was not able to suppress his smile. ”CEO Hill, you would be more intimidating if you are wearing more than just underwear…”
”Oh…”, Sophia realized what he meant and laughed.