Chapter 380 - 380: Don’t Let Me Hunt You Down Personally (2/2)
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Concluding the scolding session, the heaviness in everyone's chests dispersed. Energies have been replenished after filling their empty stomachs with a delicious breakfast.
Gabriel and Li Yifei said their goodbyes and thank you's before they left. It was pretty obvious that they were reluctant to go back. Resuming another boring day after everything that happened last night was, frankly, underwhelming.
But looking at the bright side, they'll have time to gather themselves up and process everything properly.
In other words, they'll get their well-deserved rest with the help of their dear professors lulling them to sleep with their...enchanting lectures that are more effective than sleeping pills.
While the younger siblings attended their classes, the elder ones carry on with the work at their respective companies.
Lillie was called into a meeting with the Empire's executive officers and even her father, the president.
She listened to the progress of the Empire and reports about a few minor setbacks that are bound to happen from time-to-time, while also inputting her comments and suggestions in between to help formulate a solution.
The chief financial officer discussed the budget they'll be spending on the upcoming big event, the annual Fenghua Fashion Week that her Fashion Queen mother will be displaying her autumn collection.
Needless to say, White Phoenix Empire is one of the biggest sponsors of the event. Her father is such a devoted husband, of course he'll be showing his exuberant support for his beloved wife.
Alexander Bai's affection for his wife is widely known. Even at their age, they still made many people's faces glow green with envy at their sturdy relationship.
And their only daughter wasn't that far behind with her relationship with Ethan Li.
”...is there anything you would like to further analyze, CEO Bai?” The CFO politely asked after finishing his report.
”What about the stock we're gaining from the collaborative business with Weishi Corporation?”
”The Empire is gaining generous profits, courtesy of CEO Wei.”
”What do you mean?” Lillie's cold eyes narrowed.
Surprised of his CEO's hostile tone, the CFO flinched under her chilling glare. ”O-on CEO Wei's insistence, instead of initial 50-50% of shares, he settled for it to be 70-30%, with us receiving the 70%.”
Lillie frowned. ”And who authorized the agreement to his proposal? It certainly wasn't me. Dad, did you know this?” She turned to her father.
”I'm on the same page as you, daughter.”
Cold sweat dripped down from the CFO's forehead. ”It—it was the COO...”
”Why,” Lillie demanded, shifting her glare on the chief operations officer.
”I apologize if I acted by myself without your consent, CEO Bai. I-I just thought it was a great offer. The Empire would benefit a lot than—”
”Yes, we would gain a lot, while the Weishi Corporation gains a meager amount.” Lillie glared at the incompetent fool. ”Isn't that enough to garner suspicion? Wouldn't that make you think that they're plotting something?”
The COO was trembling in his seat and didn't reply. He realized the gravity of his mistake.
Sighing exasperatedly, Lillie roamed her eyes at the quiet executives. ”Who else knew about this?”
No one replied.
”Don't let me hunt you down personally. Because when I found you, the consequences will be much, much worst.” Lillie's tone was filled to the brim with venom, highly signifying that her threat was anything but empty.
A few minutes later, shaking hands were raised.
”Dad?”
”I'll take care of it.”