When Pride Becomes Poison

• Divine Tycoon
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  Stella Clark, a recent graduate with a diploma, faced rejection during a job interview due to her lack of a bachelor's degree. Desperate for an opportunity, she pleaded with the manager, promising to work hard and prove herself. Despite her persistence, the manager remained unmoved, citing the company's strict educational requirements. Just as Stella was about to leave, Tan Chao, the CEO of Sihai Group, noticed her determination and approached her. He saw a reflection of his younger self in her and offered her a chance to work at his company. Grateful and determined, Stella vowed to work tirelessly and not let him down. Tan Chao assured her that if she performed well, she would have access to both company and personal resources, setting the stage for her future rise.
• Ep. 2
  Stella Clark, now a top sales manager at Flux Group, is confronted by her boss, Cedric Tobin, who praises her for her outstanding performance over the past three years. He commends her for increasing the company's orders by 30% this quarter and promises her a bonus of 80,000 yuan. However, Stella, feeling undervalued, shocks Cedric by announcing her resignation. She expresses her dissatisfaction with her annual salary of one million yuan, claiming it’s insufficient for her contributions. Determined to forge her own path, Stella declares her intention to start her own venture, leaving Cedric stunned by her sudden betrayal.
• Ep. 3
  Cedric Tobin, the CEO of Flux Group, confronts Stella Clark, his former protégé, in a tense meeting. Cedric reminds Stella of her rapid rise within the company, highlighting her million-dollar salary and the bonuses she received. He questions her decision to leave, emphasizing that few achieve such success in just three years. Stella, now the top sales performer, dismisses his arguments, claiming her success is solely due to her own abilities. She accuses Cedric of underpaying her and announces her intention to start a rival company, declaring that she no longer needs his guidance. Cedric warns Stella that running a company is vastly different from being a top salesperson, but Stella remains defiant. She insists that she has outgrown Flux Group and is ready to surpass Cedric on her own. Despite Cedric’s attempts to reason with her, Stella demands he sign her resignation papers, marking the beginning of their rivalry. As she leaves, Cedric cautions her against underestimating the challenges ahead, but Stella is determined to prove herself, convinced that her talent alone will lead her to victory.
• Ep. 4
  Stella Clark, now a top sales performer, has resigned from Flux Group to start her own rival company, convinced that her success is solely due to her own abilities. Cedric Tobin, the CEO, and his team discuss her departure with a mix of frustration and disbelief. They question how Stella could believe that the company’s resources and relationships were irrelevant to her achievements. Cedric’s colleague, Lao Lu, expresses his disdain for Stella’s arrogance, calling her an "ungrateful traitor." Despite their disappointment, Cedric remains composed and assigns Lao Lu to take over the sales department, ensuring the team remains stable. Cedric emphasizes the need to support the remaining employees with favorable policies, determined to move forward without Stella. The tension between pride and betrayal lingers as the company prepares to face the challenges ahead.
• Ep. 5
  Stella Clark, now the head of her newly established company, Qiu Xia, gathers her team to strategize their next move. She motivates them by promising the highest commissions and bonuses if they can secure the project from Sihai Group, her former employer. Stella reveals that she has already obtained all the necessary information about Sihai Group’s partners and has shared it with her team. She emphasizes the urgency, as the Haicheng Business Alliance meeting is just a month away, where they aim to join and secure the largest foreign trade project in the city. Her team expresses confidence in her leadership, recalling her past success as Sihai Group’s top sales manager. However, a sudden call from a client reveals a critical issue: the contract provided by Stella does not belong to Sihai Group, raising questions about the integrity of their strategy. Stella demands an immediate explanation, signaling potential trouble ahead for her ambitious plans.

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