Chapter 335

The spotlight shifted to Evelyn Carter as she took the stage to share her management expertise.

Her delivery sparkled with wit and charm, striking the perfect balance between confidence and humility. Every word was measured, every pause deliberate.

What began as a simple ten-minute presentation held the entire audience captive. When she concluded, a stunned silence hung in the air before erupting into roaring applause.

"Ms. Carter is nothing short of a business prodigy!"

"Her strategic thinking is impeccable. No wonder Kingsley Industries has flourished under her leadership."

"At such a young age, she possesses remarkable business acumen. Truly inspirational!"

"I'd consider it a privilege to collaborate with Ms. Carter someday."

Sylvia Montgomery stood frozen amidst the praise, her plan backfiring spectacularly. Instead of catching Evelyn off guard, she'd only amplified her rival's spotlight.

How had this happened?

"Wait!" Sylvia's voice cut through the applause as Evelyn prepared to exit the stage.

Abandoning caution, she challenged, "Ms. Carter, I'd like to pose some questions if you don't mind."

Evelyn detected the hostility but remained composed. "Please," she gestured gracefully, "I welcome any questions."

Raised in business circles, Sylvia considered herself Evelyn's equal. She'd prepared particularly thorny questions designed to trip her up.

"In this economic downturn," Sylvia began, "with stock markets crashing and money markets destabilized, how would you prevent capital chain ruptures during such financial crises?"

Murmurs spread through the crowd. This was the million-dollar question plaguing every corporation.

Sylvia smirked, anticipating Evelyn's stumble.

Evelyn lifted the microphone, her voice clear and assured. "Financial leverage becomes our most valuable tool in these conditions..."

For five minutes, Evelyn outlined innovative leverage strategies, drawing admiring murmurs and nods from industry veterans.

Undeterred, Sylvia fired off increasingly complex questions. Each time, Evelyn parried with brilliant, well-reasoned responses.

By the end, several business titans openly praised Evelyn's expertise. As she stepped down, a crowd immediately surrounded her, seeking counsel.

Evelyn had become the undisputed star of the event.

"This...this can't be happening!" Sylvia seethed.

Never had she imagined Evelyn's skills would prove so formidable. Her attempt to humiliate Evelyn had only elevated her further.

"Ms. Montgomery, we should actually thank you," a socialite remarked with a smile. "Without your prompting, we might never have witnessed Ms. Carter's remarkable talents firsthand."

"I must tell my husband about this. A partnership with Kingsley Industries could be tremendously beneficial."