Everyone, including the Warner Group’s legal team, gazed at Bradley with confusion.
“Mr. Warner, do you need to reconsider what you just said?” someone asked.
“Officers, as you witnessed, Mr. Warner’s mental state is concerning, and he can’t even recall his divorce from Ms.
Quill,” explained another person.
The traffic officer remained firm, stating, “He still needs to come with us to the police station.”
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The netizens swiftly celebrated this development. Rumors soon spread that Bradley might be facing mental health
issues.
Amid these discussions about Bradley’s mental state, the Warner Group, which was already on shaky ground, faced
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Bradley’s business rivals, who had been waiting for an opportunity, took action upon learning of the Warner Group’s
current situation, like sharks smelling blood in the water.
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After the presentation of evidence regarding Bradley’s medical condition, his case concluded with fines and the
revocation of his driver’s license.
Bradley returned to the Warner Group. When he stepped out of the car, he encountered members board of
directors and top management, including the Chief Financial Officer, waiting in the company’s lobby.
“Mr. Warner,” the CFO addressed Bradley, who appeared completely worn out, resembling a walking corpse. “Given
the company’s current crisis, the company can go bankrupt if you don’t take charge and manage it.”
Bradley responded indifferently as if he had no stake in the matter. “Then let it go bankrupt.”
A board member, who overheard Bradley’s defeatist words, stepped forward in frustration. “Mr. Warner, the
Warner Group is Mr. Thomas’ legacy. Are you truly willing to squander all his hard work like this?”
“The Warner Group bears the Warner name.” Bradley’s icy gaze fixed on those before him. “I have the authority to
decide its fate.”
“Bradley, have you lost your mind? If you’re not in your right senses, transfer the Warner Group to your son! But if
you’re still rational, take responsibility instead of appearing ready to abandon it all!”
Many of the Warner Group’s board members were veterans who had been with Thomas from the company’s
inception. They had witnessed the Warner Group evolve from a small firm to the global conglomerate it was today.
Under Bradley’s leadership, the company had prospered.
While numerous businesses had succumbed to market forces, the Warner Group had remained a stalwart presence
in the business world and a top choice for many recent graduates.
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“Mr. Warner, the Warner Group is a global entity with countless employees, all of whom have families.”
“What will happen to their mortgages, loans, parents, and families if the company goes under?”
“You might argue that it’s not your concern, but even if you no longer wish to oversee the Warner Group, please
don’t squander Mr. Thomas’ efforts!”
The board members had approached Bradley in the hopes of convincing him, but it seemed their expectations
were too high. While they had deep sentimental ties to the company, it didn’t mean they were prepared to go down
with it, especially when Thomas had paved the way for Bradley, but the latter had turned it into a dead end.
Some of the board members had already considered selling their shares to the Quill Group, which had offered a fair
price. They could minimize their losses by selling at this time.
After this exchange, they all decided to sell their shares to the Quill Group.