The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1171

“You’re already one of the most generous bosses out there.”

“Hiring a top-tier mercenary is easy for someone like you. There are plenty of people out there making a living by putting their lives on the line. Otherwise, why would they earn such high salaries?”

“Star, don’t let your personal feelings cloud your work. It’ll only come back to bite you.”

“I take your money, I do the job. That’s how it works. It’s a fair exchange—no one’s doing anyone any special favors here.”

“And don’t let anyone tell you that you owe your life to me, or that you wouldn’t have made it this far without relying on me or on some man. You can’t let people walk all over you, or they’ll hold their so-called kindness over your head and use it to manipulate you, guilt-trip you. Some might even use it as a weapon, turning it against you, making you doubt yourself, making you feel worthless, driving a wedge between you and your best people.”

“One day, you’ll be leading from an even higher place, with even more people working under you.”

“A good team will help you steer clear of danger—that’s their job. Are you supposed to treat every competent subordinate as your savior?”

“Don’t get too caught up in those online myths about ‘strong women’ or ‘lone-wolf heroines’ or ‘independent females.’ No one—man or woman—can run an entire company alone. It takes a sharp eye to spot real talent, to build an outstanding team. That’s what a true leader does.”

“If you can find the very best people out there and bring them to your side, then you can sit back in your office, sip your coffee, and not have to worry about a thing.”

“At the end of the day, as long as you succeed, does it matter if it’s by your own skill or by leading the right people?”

Stella Cameron stared at him, her thoughts swirling with an unfamiliar emotion.

“Why are you telling me all this?” she asked quietly.

Joshua Gardner was silent for a moment. “Just in case I’m not around someday. I don’t want you burdened by all these issues with your team. Star, I know you’re a good person, but not everyone’s going to repay your kindness.”

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