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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
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmake 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?
"If these procedures were not followed, and she can't achieve any results, why should the Thompson Group keep
her?"
Jade looked alarmed.
"Ask her to leave," Renee said softly. "Let HR handle the rest. Follow the proper procedures."
"Follow the proper procedures?" Jade asked. "Then, according to procedures, you're a company shareholder, Ms.
Thompson. You participate only in profit sharing. You have no right to interfere in terms of management!"
"What did you say?"
"I respect your status as 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 I'll speak to you strictly according to the rules!"
"Jade! You..."
"Ms. Neale, have you lost your mind?" Jacquelin chimed in. "How can you speak to Ms. Renee this way, given her
status?!"
Jade smiled faintly, her gaze sharp. "Ms. Thompson, when I show respect for your status, you want to talk about
rules. Now that I'm talking about the rules, you want to oppress me with your status? The world doesn't work this
way!"
Renee turned pale as she stared at Jade, unable to retort.
Jacquelin was all bark and no bite, turning into a mute at that critical moment.
Lena stood outside the door, hearing everything clearly. She knew exactly what Renee wanted—not just to make
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmher leave the Thompsons but also to kick her out of the Thompson Group.
She was 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 cozy winter sun, instantly warming her heart.
"You're... Ms. Bayer?" Lena widened her eyes.
Arya made a shushing gesture, patted her shoulder, and nodded.
"Ms. Bayer, you..."
Arya smiled and coughed loudly, raising her voice. "I'm here to look at the properties!"
The VIP room instantly quieted down. In a matter of seconds, Jacquelin was the first to rush out and immediately
recognized her as the Bayer heiress!
Renee also followed her out. However, Jacquelin had already forgotten all about her, bustling around Arya.
Jade was accustomed to Jacquelin's behavior and sneered lightly, stepping forward to respectfully greet Arya.
"You're Ms. Neale of the sales department, right?" Arya was frank. "I'd like to have a look at the properties. If
there's a suitable one for a studio, I'll take it. Would that be alright with you?"
"Of course." Jade nodded.
"Which salesperson can show me around?"
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