NovelEnglishHow dare you conspire with Marco against me?” Marina struggled to comprehend Jefferson’s accusations, but she had a keen memory for grudges. Hearing him take credit for her position reminded her of the the'd had her tossed out of a shareholders’ meeting.
She retorted with a sneer, “Are you hallucinating, old man? Who's conspiring? You should be enjoying your retirement with your bonus.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInstead, you're here, becoming a daily nuisance!” Jefferson's face reddened, his temper reaching the boiling point. His accusations gained more weight as he jabbed a finger towards Marina.
“Are you denying it? Huh! Don’t play dumb with me! The Bryant Group's stock price plunged by half when the market opened today! After Marco left, there was a flurry of resignations. Our company has beca ghost town, with ongoing projects stalled, leading to this financial catastrophe. Are you tellingyou had no idea?” Marina was stumped by Jefferson’s revelation, left speechless with shock, her face a picture of clueless innocence. “I... | had no idea.” Since her induction into the company, Marina had primarily concerned herself with selfies and boasting. She never took the tto familiarize herself with her team or sift through the paperwork piling on her desk. As a result, the string of resignations remained unbeknownst to her.
She dismissed Jefferson with a casual wave.
“You're making a mountain out of a molehill. A few employees quit a behemoth like Bryant Group? We can always replace them.” Jefferson’s anger flared as he realized Marina’s ignorance of the current predicament.
What an idiot! His disdain for Marina increased as he wBierea how the Bryants could produce such a clueless heiress.
His grievances were less about caring for the Bryant family and more about the inconvenience Marina's incompetence had caused him since she took over the Bryant Group.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe more he dwelled on the situation, the more his anger grew exponentially. “You reckless fool! You fired Carl on a whim and even denied him his pay! Can you fathom the disheartening effect that has on our key employees? He was Marco's right-hand man, having good interactions with various departments. His influence was vast. His departure triggered a talent exodus, and you're to blame!” The thought of eliminating Marina crossed Jefferson’s mind, his eyes red with rage.
He had staked his entire fortune on the Bryant Group, even mortgaging his properties and depleting his cash reserves to secure that 15% share.
With the current stock market turmoil, he was a few hundred million in the hole.
Marina, however, remained defiant. “It can’t be as grave as you suggest. Plus, as CEO, | call the shots. Why should it concern you?” Jefferson sneered, his rage intensifying.
“You, the CEO? Not for long! For your information, | now own a 36% stake, surpassing your grandmother. I'm now the principal shareholder of Bryant Group. It's mine!”
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