The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 573 Testing The Waters

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Rowan held considerable seniority within the company. Even Howard respected him when he was in charge.

that Lysander suddenly became his superior, it was no surprise that Rowan felt dissatisfied.

Lysander listened quietly as the discussion progressed, occasionally jotting down notes related to the project.

Rowan, feeling no need to be courteous, spoke confidently as if he were the highest authority in the company. At moments, his passion caused him to strike the table for emphasis.

“The financial report this month was truly abysmal. We couldn’t collect the payments for the goods, and sales have drastically decreased. I really don’t know what the sales department has been doing! And what about the legal department? Aren’t they supposed to handle uncollected final payments? Even though Mr. Guerra isn’t in charge of Thorne Constructions and Energies anymore, I am still around!”

Lysander glanced at the head of the marketing department seated in the middle of the conference table, who also held shares. He was quick to shift the blame defiantly, saying, “Who’s to blame for this? When Mr. Howard was around, this was the rule, and Mr. Guerra did not change it either.”

Tensions were running high among the top brass in the company, the air thick with conflict.

Lysander quickly recalled the materials she had reviewed and carefully considered her response. “The financial report you mentioned is from last month. Let’s focus on finding solutions for this month. onward.

“I wonder what your plan is, Ms. Thorne? It’s not easy to recover those final payments.”

“Let me thoroughly review the contract first, then I’ll discuss it with the legal department before making a decision.

Relying on his seniority, Rowan showed no respect to Lysander, and immediately shouted, “Wait? Until when? If the company’s cash flow is limited, are you prepared to cover these holes yourself?”

Lysander replied, “First, let us think about increasing revenue and cutting costs. This client has a large order, and we might continue to do business with them in the future. It is not wise to offend them too much. If they switch to our rival company, the loss will outweigh the gain.”

Another man with gold–rimmed glasses joined the conversation. “Ms. Thorne, increasing revenue and cutting costs may sound easy, but in the end, it is just empty talk. Do you have any brilliant ideas?”

Lysander matched him with the finance director’s name on the files and nodded. “I am new here, lacking experience and expertise. Mr. Barrera, if you have better ideas, please share them, and let us discu together.”

Barrera adjusted his glasses and chuckled. “Looks like you’ve done your homework before coming here. You

profiles, but honestly, I am still getting to know everyone’s faces. So,

turned away. “I am only in charge of finance, not business or legal affairs. I don’t have

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is Mr. Castillo from the legal

the end of the table raised his hand. “Ms. Thorne, I am

Castillo, you’re a seasoned legal professional, having previously served in large overseas companies. I am interested to hear your perspective.”

before saying, “I think it is best to go directly to Mr. Guerra

that

spoken, the majority of people began to

let us consult Mr. Guerra

Guerra is much more reliable. This young Ms. Thorne just does not cut it, no matter how you look at it. I really can’t fathom what Mr. Thorne was thinking. Even if he wanted to

the whole company as her plaything! She’s the heiress of the Thorne family. so it does not matter to her if

already teamed up with Dillon. He won’t be looking after us

anymore.”

Is our company really going to go under because of a little

was clear that he found the meeting rather uninteresting, showing signs

voice and remarked, “That’s a nice watch, Mr. Castillo.”

Guerra, Thorne Constructions and Energies performed exceptionally well. The year–end bonus was in the seven figures, so I

you hold a high regard for

your words are not quite right. Given Mr. Guerra’s status and audacity, he does not need approval from a nobody like me.

junior staff member from the administrative department quietly chimed in,

this was the sentiment shared by the majority of the company.

to running a company, Lysander

his own company, he did not miss out on

attended the summit in Apex City, it seemed as though he had quite a significant