Chapter 30 Perpetual Glory 5 1/1 Chapter 30 Perpetual Glory " Is a fleeting moment of glory enough to blind you ? " Nancy's voice was cold . " At Duran , we aim for lasting glory . " " How laughable . If you're so capable , why not surpass us first ? " Rebecca shot back , her tone dripping with disdain . Raine tugged at her arm . " Rebecca , don't waste your breath on them . " " You're right . These losers aren't worth our time , " Rebecca agreed with a nod before striding away . Clara and the others seethed , but Nancy remained composed . " It's fine . Let them go . Come on , let's head back to our rooms and rest . We'll start the barbecue later . " " Exactly . We're here to have fun . There's no point letting people like that ruin our mood , " Clara agreed . Then , everyone returned to their rooms . Nancy changed into casual clothes , then stepped out onto the balcony . In the distance , mountain peaks crisscrossed the horizon , while closer by , grass swayed gently beside a calm lake . The fresh air carried the quiet embrace of nature , filling her with a deep sense of peace . She left her room and headed toward the barbecue area , which was just a short walk away . One of the resort's charms was that guests could cook their own meals . Several employees who had finished preparing were already at the grills , and the rich , savory aroma drifted through the air . The only downside was that the two barbecue areas were set too close together , and just a few steps away , Winter and her team were gathered . " Ms. Moore , you should try this , " Hannah said , handing her a freshly grilled skewer . Wearing a faint smile , Nancy replied , " Thank you , Hannah . " Hannah was momentarily stunned by her beauty . After a few seconds , she managed to reply , " You're welcome , Ms. Moore . " No matter how long she worked with Nancy , she would still be mesmerized by her stunning looks from time to time . Nancy decided to try grilling the food herself , but moments later , the air was filled with the smell of charred food . " Oh ! Ms. Moore , you've burnt it ! " Clara exclaimed , taking the skewer from her . " Let me handle this . What would you like instead ? " Nancy touched her nose sheepishly . " Anything's fine . " " I guess Ms. Moore's not much of a cook . But that's fair . Not many young people know their way around a kitchen these days , " Clara said . " I can cook , " Nancy replied . Clara just laughed . " Sure , sure , I believe you . Here , try this . " She handed her a lamb skewer . Nancy's lips pressed into a faint pout . Why did no one ever believe she could cook ? Still , she took a bite . It actually tasted pretty good . While a cozy atmosphere filled the air on one side , Winter , Raine , and a few others sat nearby , their expressions sour . Winter took a bite of a skewer Rebecca had grilled , then tossed it onto the ground . " Can't you even grill properly ? This is raw ! " Rebecca looked flustered . " I'm sorry , Ms. Seabourne . I'll make you another one right away . " Raine stepped in , trying to soothe her . " Winter , don't get so worked up . It's bad for your health . Look at them over there . Their sales numbers are far worse than ours , yet they still have the nerve to show up for a team - building event ! " Don't be so hard on everyone . Maybe you could take a page our of their book and learn how to relax . It might do you some good . " Winter cast a scornful glance toward the cheerful group . " You're right about one thing . If I were them , I wouldn't have the face to show up . Some companies really set the bar low . " " Exactly ! " Rebecca added with a smug laugh . " They're going to stay like that forever , always getting stomped on by us at Blossom Corporation . Hahaha ! " The others joined in her laughter . Upon hearing their taunts , Hannah let out a sigh . " Ugh , these people are so annoying " " I know , right ? They're just jealous we managed to get in here , " Clare replied , then suddenly raised her voice . " Wow , this smells amazing ! We're only able to enjoy food this good and such a nice atmosphere because of Ms. Moore " She's always so generous with us , no matter how we perform . Honestly , following het was the best decision we ever made . If we'd ended up with the wrong boss , we'd probably be miseralde right now ! "