Chapter 451 - BOARD MEETING (1/2)
Roosevelt, the Department Manager, was looking at the laptop screen. He was in the middle of a video conference with the Board of Directors. A heated discussion was going on in the virtual board meeting.
Roosevelt was trying to ease the anger of the Board of Directors. ”Look gentlemen, I know what you are thinking but this decision was taken by the Managing Director. I have no power over him.”
”You can't say that Roosevelt! That child is giving an international project to an intern. A newbie. Can you imagine what's going to happen? I couldn't sleep a wink last night after finding this out.”
”This project is so important to us. You know this very well as well as how much impact it will leave in France about us. That's why we need the best people working on it. Not some amateur!” The person snorted.
”Can you imagine what will happen if there is a single flaw? How can we face the President?”
”That's why you shouldn't let young people handle a man's job. They are going to ruin it for sure.”
”I heard he ruined a project's proposal meeting and found some mistakes. He even came up with a solution. I think that's why our Managing Director is smitten with him.”
”No matter how good he is, he is just an intern!” That man slammed the table.
”What that intern did then was just pure luck and nothing more. He shouldn't take the chances and become too ambitious. His overconfidence will ruin the entire project.”
The Board of Directors wasn't taking Mo Yuan's decision lightly. They were headstrong and wanted to dismiss the new intern.
Roosevelt began to sweat in the cold weather. ”Let's not get agitated. It's not good for our health. Nothing has been set in the stone yet. Furthermore, you have nothing to worry about. Since our President will have the final say on this.”
”I hope he will make a wise decision.”
One of them scoffed. ”As long as he isn't blinded by love.”
”If the Managing Director proves that he isn't fit to be in this position, the future is bleak for this company.”
”That damn brat!”
”That brat will be our future President. Please be mindful of your words.” Roosevelt warned the Directors. The Directors shut their mouths. He added, ”I have loads of work to finish. Let's adjourn the meeting.”
”Fine!” The board of Directors grumbled and turned off their screens.
”Sigh!” Roosevelt loosened his tie and leaned against the chair. ”Why do I have to go through this? I knew this brat would be a handful. Even I couldn't sleep a wink last night. My hair will turn grey soon.” He sobbed without tears.
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Meanwhile, in the Managing Director's office, John Lu was pinned against the door.
He heard a deep voice whispering in his right ear, ”How long do you think you are going to pretend? Did you think I wouldn't see through your disguise, hmm?”
John Lu's heart began to pound. His hands were all sweaty. He didn't dare to face him. ”I don't understand what you mean by your words, sir.”