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?

can't achieve any results, why should the Thompson Group keep

Jade looked alarmed.

her to leave," Renee said softly. "Let HR handle

proper procedures?" Jade asked. "Then, according to procedures, you're a company shareholder, Ms. Thompson. You participate only in profit sharing. You have

"What did you say?"

to you politely. But if you insist on

"Jade! You..."

chimed in. "How can you speak to Ms. Renee this

about rules.

she stared at Jade, unable

and no bite, turning into a mute at that critical

what Renee wanted—not just to make her leave the Thompsons but also to kick her out of

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 cozy winter sun,

Ms. Bayer?" Lena widened

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255