Chapter 31 Betting on Success 1/2 Then , silence fell on Winter's side . Hannah let out a laugh and said , " Ms. Moore is so beautiful and kind . She's my absolute goddess ! Unlike certain people who set sales targets even for team - building events . Seriously , it's like they don't even see their employees as human ! " " Exactly . Ms. Moore is way better . She actually cares about her team , " another person quickly chimed in . Winter's group heard every word , and the sentiment struck a chord with some of her employees . After all , who wouldn't prefer a generous boss ? Compared side by side , Nancy's team clearly had the better deal . Even if their performance wasn't the top , they still got to enjoy a team - building event in such a beautiful location , which was a clear sign that she valued her people . Winter , sensing their jealousy , scowled . " Nancy is just trying to provoke you ! Do you really want to stoop to their level ? They're a bunch of failures . We're aiming for the top , while they're content to settle for scraps . " Rebecca chimed in quickly , " Ms. Seabourne is right . These clowns from Duran Corporation are just amusing themselves . They'll be out of business soon enough . " " You'll be out of business ! " Hannah shot back . " We're going to surpass you ! " " With what ? " Rebecca sneered . " Your products haven't improved one bit . You're destined to be crushed under our feet . " Winter gave them a look of pure disdain . " Nancy , it's sad to see how far you've fallen , and yet your people are so full of themselves . What a pity . " Blind confidence is just arrogance ! If you've got the skills , prove it by beating our sales first . Otherwise , stop yapping like a dog . " " Don't worry . We'll have beaten your sales within the hour , " Nancy said calmly . Winter froze for a moment , then instinctively pulled out her phone , wondering if Duran Corporation's sales had skyrocketed . They had risen , but not by that much . They were still five million short of Blossom Corporation's numbers . " How ridiculous Nancy , are you bragging now ? " Winter stood and fixed her gaze on her . " Fine , let's make a bet . If you surpass us , I'll treat your team to dinner tonight . " But if you don't ... Duran Corporation has to post an apology to Blossom Corporation on Twitter and admit you can't compete . " Silence fell on Nancy's side Chapter 31 Betting on Success 2/2 Clara frowned . " Ms. Moore , just ignore her . " Nancy replied , " Deal . " Clara and the others stared at her in shock , wondering if Nancy had lost her mind . Winter blinked in surprise but felt a thrill , so she quickly masked . " Are you sure ? " " Yes . But your offer is boring . If we win , you give each of us 100 thousand dollars , " Nancy said . Winter did a quick headcount . There were about 15 people , and that came to 1.5 million dollars . It was a hefty sum , but ... " Alright ! " Winter arched a brow , a triumphant smile tugging at her lips . " Let's wait and see . " Her mood instantly lifted . She even ate a slightly burnt skewer without a single complaint . Then her phone buzzed , and her eyes widened in surprise . Today just kept getting better . Gideon was here ? Just two days ago , Winter had invited Gideon to dinner , only to be turned down . She'd still been fretting over how to give him his birthday present . Now , someone had told her that Gideon had shown up at this very resort . It felt like she was walking on air . Without a second thought , she called her assistant and told them to bring the gift she'd prepared . " Ms. Seabourne , " Raine said , glancing at her phone with a worried look . " It seems Duran Corporation is starting to overtake us . ' Winter looked at the screen . Duran Corporation's numbers were climbing fast . She sneered . " Hmph . Even if she sells out her entire inventory , there's no way she can surpass me in such a short time . " Raine wanted to believe that too , but as she watched the number continue to climb , her confidence began to waver . Chapter 32 The Comeback