Our Beautiful Revenge
The Beginning of Revenge
Outside Ashford Group Headquarters – 8:45 AM
A massive glass skyscraper towers over the busy city. Hundreds of employees rush through the revolving doors, coffee cups in hand, eager to start another workday.
She adjusts her oversized glasses. Her hair is tied into a plain bun, and she wears loose, outdated clothes that hide her natural beauty.
Serena Hayes
My revenge begins here.
Without another glance, she walks into the headquarters of Ashford Group, one of the world's leading investment and finance corporations.
Just as the doors are about to close...
lily
Wait! Hold the elevator!
Young woman rushes inside, breathing heavily.
lily
Thanks! I almost missed it.
lily
Yeah! How did you know?
lily
Nice to meet you! Looks like we're both new
Serena Hayes
gives a small nod
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
You're cheerful... I hope this company doesn't change you
Five desks are arranged neatly.
Two girls sitting nearby begin whispering.
Emma
Look at the girl with the huge glasses
sofia
But that other girl... she looks capable
But, I can defect to her
At another desk, a calm young woman silently organizes her documents, ignoring everyone's conversation.
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
She doesn't care about gossip
Serena and Lily take the two empty desks.
lily
I think we're desk partners
Serena Hayes
Looks like it
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
Father everything I'm doing is for you
A flash of memories crosses her mind.
Her father's smiling face
And one company name that destroyed her family
A man in his early forties enters the room.
manager ethan
Good morning, everyone
Everyone immediately stands.
manager ethan
I'm Ethan
senior operations manager
manager ethan
Introduce yourselves
He places several stacks of files on the desks.
manager ethan
These are real company documents
manager ethan
For the next week, I'll evaluate your speed, accuracy, teamwork, and professionalism
manager ethan
Your performance will determine your permanent positions
Ethan returns with evaluation sheets.
manager ethan
Sofia excellent work
manager ethan
Emma good but increase your speed
manager ethan
Olivia very solid basics
Keep it up
manager ethan
Your typing accuracy is outstanding
manager ethan
You still need significant improvement
Emma
Did you hear that Sofia got praised
Both girls exchange confident smiles.
lily
(whispering to Serena)
They're so full of themselves
Meanwhile, Serena secretly searches about the company
The trainees gather once again.
manager ethan
Congratulations
manager ethan
You've all earned permanent positions
manager ethan
Here your assignments
manager ethan
Outstanding improvement
manager ethan
You ranked first
sofia
Jealously
(In mind)
how
manager ethan
Second place sofia
manager ethan
Fourth serena
manager ethan
Fifth olivia
manager ethan
Lily and Sofia Team Leaders.
manager ethan
Emma Senior Document Reviewer.
manager ethan
Serena and Olivia Corporate Documentation Department.
manager ethan
You'll prepare contracts, business proposals, financial reports, partnership letters, and confidential paperwork
manager ethan
Only the most sensitive files will go directly to the CEO for final approval
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
The CEO
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
This is exactly where I wanted to be
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
One step closer
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
One step closer to
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
Ashford Group
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
Your downfall has already begun
First move
Ashford Group – Monday Morning
The office is quieter than usual. Everyone is busy with their assigned work.
lily
Could someone bring me those reports
Her confident tone surprises everyone.
Emma
She's acting like a manager already
sofia
she is one of the team leaders now
olivia
(whispering)
See how much Lily has changed
Serena Hayes
Power changes people faster than time
Olivia glances at Serena, slightly surprised by her answer.
Manager Ethan walks into the department.
manager ethan
Today at 10:00 a.m. there's a meeting with the CEO
manager ethan
Every department leader will attend
manager ethan
That includes you
manager ethan
And one more thing
His expression becomes serious.
manager ethan
Don't make the CEO angry
Serena Hayes
(Inner Voice)
A meeting
Serena Hayes
Meaning most supervisors will be distracted
Serena Hayes
This is the opportunity I've been waiting for
Department leaders head toward the executive floor.
The office becomes unusually quiet.
Serena Hayes
Olivia I'll be back
Serena Hayes
My stomach isn't feeling well
Serena walks calmly toward the restroom.
She slips away from the empty corridor.
Serena Hayes
(Inner Voice)Five minutes
Serena Hayes
That's all I need
She enters a restricted room
A large monitor flashes red.
Security Staff:
An unauthorized intrusion has been detected in the company network
The room instantly falls silent.
At the head of the table sits the young CEO.
His sharp eyes immediately turn toward the screen.
Cassian Ashford
Lock every internal system
Security Staff:
Already done sir
Cassian Ashford
Someone wanted our secret information
Cassian Ashford
But they failed
Serena Hayes
The important files are isolated
She leaves before anyone notices her.
Serena returns from the restroom.
Employee:
Someone tried to break into the company's systems
Employee:
How could that even happen
Serena Hayes
Who would even try something like that
olivia
Whoever they were bold
Serena quietly returns to her desk.
Cassian stands by the window.
Cassian Ashford
(thinking)
This wasn't random
Cassian Ashford
Someone knew exactly when everyone would be distracted
Cassian Ashford
Could the person already be inside my company
Cassian personally begins inspecting every department.
Employees immediately stand as he walks past.
Employee:
Good morning
Mr. Ashford
He silently observes each room.
His eyes briefly meet Serena's.
She keeps typing without hesitation.
Cassian continues walking.
Cassian Ashford
(thinking)
Nothing
Cassian Ashford
No obvious suspects
manager ethan
Attention everyone
manager ethan
Because of today's security incident, additional document verification is required
A collective groan fills the room.
manager ethan
No one leaves until the paperwork is finished
Emma
Even if it takes all night
manager ethan
Especially if it takes all night
Stacks of files cover every desk.
The office lights remain on.
Most employees are exhausted.
Only two people continue working in complete silence.
From the glass wall outside the department
Cassian Ashford
(thinking)
Is that person in my employees
Cassian Ashford
intentional or forced i have no mercy
Cassian Ashford
who did this anyway
new opportunity
Next Morning – Ashford Group Headquarters
Serena steps into the elevator with a large bundle of documents.
Serena Hayes
(Inner voice)
Yesterday's plan failed
Serena Hayes
(Inner voice)
Cassian Ashford you're much more careful than I expected
Serena Hayes
(Inner voice)
If I want those confidential files
Serena Hayes
I'll need a better opportunity
The elevator doors begin to close.
A tall man in a black suit walks in.
It is the CEO Cassian Ashford.
Serena keeps her head down, pretending not to notice him.
Cassian Ashford
New joiner
Cassian Ashford
Which department
Serena Hayes
Document Department
Silence fills the elevator as it continues upward.
Suddenly, the elevator shakes slightly before stopping for a moment.
The stack of papers slips from her hands, scattering across the floor.
Both kneel to gather the documents.
As Serena reaches for a file, Cassian notices a tiny heart-shaped tattoo on her finger.
Serena quickly gathers every document.
Cassian notices something unusual.
She places every page back into the correct order without checking the page numbers.
Cassian Ashford
(In mind)
Interesting
Cassian Ashford
(In mind)
Not a single page is out of place
Serena Hayes
Thank you sir
She walks out of the elevator without looking back.
Cassian watches her leave.
Serena carefully places the files on her desk.
Olivia nods and returns to work.
Serena Hayes
(Thinking)
The confidential files
Serena Hayes
(Thinking)
How can I get close enough to them
Serena Hayes
(Thinking)
There has to be another chance
The department turns toward her.
lily
Management has announced a special internal evaluation
lily
The employee who performs the best will receive a promotion
sofia
Promoted to what position
lily
The selected employee will work directly with the CEO
lily
The position includes preparing confidential letters, business agreements, executive documents, and other important paperwork
lily
You'll receive direct instructions from Mr. Ashford himself
Serena Hayes
(In mind)
Directly with the CEO
Serena Hayes
(Inner voice)
This is exactly what I need.
Serena Hayes
(Inner voice)
It's like luck on my side
lily
The salary will be increased as well
sofia
Now that's worth competing for
Employee 1:
I'm definitely joining
Employee 2:
Imagine working beside the CEO every day
Lamo he is so handsome after all
The office instantly fills with excitement.
Everyone begins discussing strategies to win the promotion.
Serena Hayes
Forget the salary
Serena Hayes
Forget the promotion
Serena Hayes
I only need one thing
Serena Hayes
Access to the CEO's confidential documents
A faint smile appears beneath her plain glasses.
Serena Hayes
Cassian Ashford
Serena Hayes
Time to pay for your family sins
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