Jade's expression was serious. "Ms. Thompson, let's leave aside the fact that the Thompson Group isn't a dictatorship. Your authority doesn't extend to the point of dismissing an employee arbitrarily!"

Renee stared at Jade, her fists clenched and trembling. She felt nervous about this visit, but Jacquelin had been adamant that she, as a shareholder of the Thompson Group and the boss' niece, had limitless power.

What's more, Renee was eager to kick out Lena. Plus, the fact that Lina wasn't at the company today presented a rare chance.

However, she hadn't anticipated the typically quiet Jade would become her greatest obstacle.

Jacquelin scoffed. "Ms. Neale, you've been with the company for a long time. Must you really feign oblivion? Ms. Renee is Mr. Thompson's niece. Are you not heeding her words?"

"The Thompson Group is a modern company, not a family workshop. No matter the situation, no individual can make decisions on their own." Jade glanced at Jacquelin. "Besides, is this your place to interfere?"

Jacquelin rolled her eyes and looked at Renee for help.

"No individual can make decisions on their own?" Renee sneered. "Ms. Neale, how did Lena join the company? Was there a proper recruitment process? Did the board of directors approve it?

she can't achieve any

Jade looked alarmed.

to leave," Renee said softly. "Let HR handle the rest.

Jade asked. "Then, according to procedures, you're a company shareholder, Ms. Thompson. You participate only in profit sharing. You have no right

"What did you say?"

Mr. Thompson's niece and Ms. Pamela's cousin, and I've always spoken to you politely. But if you insist on following proper procedures, then

"Jade! You..."

in. "How can

want to talk about rules. Now that I'm

turned pale as she stared at

was all bark and no bite, turning into a mute at

exactly what Renee wanted—not just to make her leave the

just about to open the door when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Startled, she quickly turned around and met a pair of bright eyes. Those eyes were gentle, like a

Lena widened her

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