Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

Chapter 418 Kelly Clears the Path for Zev

Kelly's gaze sharpened as she addressed the finance team. "Why hasn't the finance department tent me anything yet, even though the engineering team has met all the loan release requirements? Do you think won't notice, or are you trying to set me up for failure to gain favor with someone else?" Her voice dripped with sarcasm.

"Since I'm running this company now, things are going to be run by the book, just like a top-tier hospital. If you can't perform, if you can't meet the standards, then you're out. Lockhart Group doesn't have a shortage of talent, especially when it comes to upper management. You think this company can't run without you?

“There's no shortage of skilled people in Seaville. There are others who could replace you in a heartbeat, doing things as simple as delivering takeout. You want to test me? See if it's more of a loss for you to quit now, or more of a challenge for me to bring in someone better?"

The room fell into a heavy silence as Kelly's words hung in the air.

The executives had thought Kelly would be easier to manage, but now they were realizing just how much more ruthless she was compared to Zev.

"You, Head of Finance, go ahead and prepare your resignation letter," Kelly's voice remained calm, yet there was no doubt in her words.

In an instant, she had fired two high-ranking executives and two department heads. The shockwaves within Lockhart Group were immediate.

"Why? After everything I've done for this company, you're just going to fire me without any warning? What right do you have to do this? You don't even know how to manage!" The head of finance was losing his composure, clearly flustered.

Kelly responded coldly and sharply, "What right do I have? I'm giving you a chance to leave on your own terms. You really think there's no difference between resigning voluntarily and being fired? Need me to spell it out for you?"

She gestured toward the disarray of the office around them. "Do you seriously think this chaos isn't the result of your incompetence? You want me to explain that further?"

This finance manager had been on Zev's radar for some time. Zev had gathered plenty of evidence against him but had waited for the right moment.

Today was that moment.

When the time came, it was about being swift and decisive, cutting the problem off at its source.

The finance manager's face turned pale as he glared at Kelly in fear. "You're just Mr. Lockhart's wife! You're not the one really in charge! What right do you have to fire me?"

"Oh, I get it now. You don't want to resign voluntarily? Fine. Then you'll be fired. And when that happens, we'll make sure your background check reveals everything you've done-how you've used your position for personal gain, how you've held up

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threat hung in the air. If this case went to the authorities, it would destroy his career. His reputation would be tarnished, and his chances of ever working again

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them. Many of his relatives had looked to him for job opportunities. He had worked tirelessly for years, but now he could e how far he would fall once he

had never run a company before,

evident. How did she

down. A simple warning or a light punishment would have

washed over him as he realized he had become a pawn in a much larger power

even taken that much..." he stammered, trying to appeal to her, playing the sympathy card. "Ms. Yeager, I'm just an ordinary worker. My parents are from the countryside.

if you fire me and call the police, my life is over..." Tears welled

remained cold as she looked at him. "Your parents raised you, but now you're the one betraying them. You don't get to manipulate me with guilt. If it weren't for the lure of profit, you

job, and I won't tell anyone about your past. That's the best

finance manager, shaking, lowered his

possible way out. If he refused, things

worse.

gritted his teeth and muttered, “Thank you, Ms. Yeager

manager left, defeated. He understood now that he had been caught in the

head of security had left, the room fell silent. No

Wade's legacy. Did you all think Zev was blind to your little schemes? Sure, he turned

petty, calculating, and quick to overreact. Well, I'm telling you now: I'm not Zev. Anyone who crosses me will regret

a stack of documents from him. "I have dirt on all of you. Unless absolutely necessary, I won't use it, but if anyone decides to be the sacrificial lamb, I won't hesitate. I have no respect

needs to be handled, ? replacing the finance and security departments

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