Everyone exchanged looks, all feeling a bit sorry for the man just now. He was on the verge of a promotion and had a project in hand that recently caught the higher-ups’ attention. But just because he talked about the general manager, he ended up getting kicked out. No one really cared about such matters. At the end of the day, it was best to do your job dutifully. And since Ian dared to fire someone, it was obvious this had something to do with Grace. That much was painfully clear. After all, Grace had just arrived at the company. With that thought in mind, everyone shut their mouths tightly, not daring to say another word.
These things weren’t something they could change anyway. And no matter what the general manager’s situation was now, it didn’t have much to do with them. The company still had to keep running. Besides, Walton Corporation was such a big company–it wasn’t going to go bankrupt just like that. Thinking this way, they felt even sorrier for the man earlier. At that moment, the project team leader stepped forward and awkwardly said, “Let’s all just focus on getting our own projects done. Don’t gossip anymore. We’re here to work and make money–that’s what matters most.” Hearing that, everyone felt it made sense. No one dared say another word. Work was still the top priority. That man from earlier was the perfect example. None of them were foolish enough to throw away such a good job just to talk nonsense.
Ian returned to the chairman’s office and respectfully said, “Madam Grace, the person who spread the information has been dismissed.”
“You did well,” Grace said, sitting in the office chair and speaking without even lifting her head.
After receiving Grace’s affirmation, Ian left the office. He even closed the door behind him. Ever since Aurora was no longer with the company, he had felt like a ghost wandering the halls–completely lost, with no clear direction, unsure of what to do next. If Grace hadn’t come in today, he wouldn’t have known these people had been gossiping behind the scenes all this while. In truth, what that man did wasn’t serious enough to warrant dismissal. But Grace insisted–this was about setting an example. And since he had been Aurora’s assistant, it made the most sense for him to handle it. Hearing Grace say that, Ian found it completely reasonable. That was how everything had unfolded.
Meanwhile, Grace continued reviewing the urgent documents. There had been too many pending issues piling up in the company. If she didn’t step in, it was only a matter of time before things went wrong. She skimmed through a few of the most pressing projects and noted something surprising–they were all linked to Hunt Enterprises. That didn’t sit right with her. “Is Hunt Enterprises really being handed over to Mr. Hunt’s son now?” Grace hadn’t managed these affairs for a long time, leaving everything to Tessa. Except for a few fundamental decisions where Tessa would consult her, she had already relinquished full control over day-to-day matters. So, she genuinely had no idea who was now overseeing those companies.
Jason replied, “Madam Grace, we’ve indeed been overwhelmed lately. The main culprit is a Hunt Enterprises subsidiary, which is now being managed by Joseph Hunt, Mr. Hunt’s son.”