Chapter 1084 - The people Jeff can trust (1/2)
~ Austin, White Mansion ~
Saturday, March 14
2:03 PM
The White Mansion is bustling from people who are preparing for the event which will officially start in four hours. They are arranging flowers, seating, glasses, beverages, restocking two full bars... Kitchen is bustling with activity. Various caterers and event planners are coming and going endlessly under the watchful eye of Elanor.
Oscar stopped by few times to ask her if she needs help, but she told him that she got it under control and that he should go to the parlor and entertain few of his close associates who came early.
Hundreds of rich and influential people are invited to the inauguration of the new Master and Madam of the White family.
Three large hotels are completely booked for the guests to stay in and a small fleet of limousines is arranged to transport them from their hotel to the White Mansion (and back).
Stella and Edward arrived in time for lunch and as special guests, they are staying in the mansion itself. Elanor told them to freshen up and rest, and they can join them anytime they want. Stella and Edward didn't rest much before Stella joined Elanor to help with event preparations, and Edward joined Oscar and others in the parlor.
Separate from all that commotion related to the event preparation, there is a meeting in the conference room in the West wing of the mansion.
Jeff is at the head of the massive table. On his right is JoAnna, Sophia and Felix and on his left are Aiden and Sarah. The seating order represents the power in the organization, and only a handful of people present knows what Jeff is about to announce.
There is more than fifty people in attendance, including Mason who is in charge of intelligence and information related to White family, and Ryder who manages money and other resources. Present are also Steve, Bridgette and Jesse.
”As new Master, I want to take this opportunity to introduce several new people and roles they are taking, starting immediately.”, Jeff started while glancing over people present. ”Since Shawn left us, we didn't have a steady leadership among our people, and I am happy that my brother, Aiden, accepted to take that role. I hope that no one will make things difficult for him.”
Jeff glanced at Aiden and Aiden stood up.
Aiden introduced himself and started his speech: ”I had a chance to look into existing forces and people with whom I want to meet and discuss further steps will get invitations by tonight. Starting tomorrow morning I want to talk with each of you who reported to Shawn.... I will work together with Sarah…”, Aiden glanced at Sarah and he didn't miss that people exchanged glances at those words. His expression softened while looking at his future wife who obviously created some waves when she visited last time, and people still remember that. He is sorry that he missed it. ”She will have the same authority as me, but if you need to pick whom to contact first, that will be me. Not because she reports to me, but because she has other things to manage as well. The two of us are a team. As part of the leadership team in our branch, we will also have Jesse.” Aiden gestured to Jesse who was seated in the back, next to Steve and Bridgette. ”Jesse will report directly to me and Sarah and he will be your next contact in case we can't be reached. Further details will be disclosed on our meeting tomorrow…”
When he finished, Aiden took a seat, and Jeff continued: ”On my right, is Sophia Martin-Hill. She will be our new strategist and she will work closely with Mason…”