King’s Awakening - Chapter 206
Chapter 206: The New Official Sets Three Fires!
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“You!”
Elijah Bailey was fuming, chest heaving as if a fire ready to burst forth at any moment. He looked just like a lion driven mad with rage.
Seeing how incensed Elijah was, a look of self-satisfied smugness flashed across Ryan’s face. A despicable victor reveling in his rival’s misery.
This was precisely what Ryan wanted to see; Elijah pinned into a corner, unable to retaliate. The sight was downright satisfying!
At that moment, a disoriented Sherry Jones appeared at the entrance of the company.
As she contemplated how to explain the situation to Elijah and the others, she overheard Ryan’s grandiose discourse from within the office.
Hearing this, Sherry furrowed her brows and rushed into the office. “Ryan! Shut up! Elijah has served our Jones Group loyally and his termination isn’t at your disposal.
As the Vice President of Jones Group, if I say he isn’t to be fired, that’s what goes. This is not your place to dictate.”
Either sit down quietly with your team and get back to work, or I will consider this neglect of duty and you’ll be held accountable!”
Sherry’s reproval was no more than a mosquito bite to Ryan, causing no pain or discomfort. Clearly, he couldn’t care less about what she had to say.
Even more so, Ryan looked arrogantly complacent, backhandedly sneered at her. “Oh, Vice President Jones, you’re very impressive with your airs of authority.
However, your influence does not extend to me. Trying to punish me? Laughable!
You better spend this time wisely, helping Elijah pack his stuff and get out of here. Save yourself the trouble for when Mr. Jones returns and finds this old man here, spoiling his mood!”
Upon hearing this, Sherry’s eyes flashed with anger, her pretty face icing over with a frosty demeanor. She was seething.
The elderly employees of Jones Group all looked stricken upon hearing the exchange.
Elijah seemed puzzled and looked at Sherry, asking, “Miss Jones, what… what’s going on?”
With a guilt-laden expression, Sherry helplessly said, “Elijah, I’ll explain everything later. Rest assured, I will not let Uncle drive you away. I’ll do everything in my power to keep you here…”
Just as Sherry was promising to stand up for Elijah, Will Jones arrived, wearing a cold smirk on his face. “Vice President Jones! Do you mind sticking to your role?!
You’re just a Vice President. The power to hire and fire is not in your hands. Don’t you even know your place?”
Uncle?
Upon seeing Will, Sherry’s eyebrows drew together in a scowl, her face showing a sense of frustration, as if unable to breathe.
At that moment, Will gave Sherry an indifferent glance, then turned to everyone with an air of superiority, “Hello everyone, I’m happy to meet you all again.
Yes, as Ryan stated earlier, that was indeed my decision. I, as the General Manager of Jones Group, hereby announce that effective immediately, Elijah Bailey is dismissed.
Anyone who disagrees, will speak out. Whoever wants to resign or be fired, I approve of any and all requests!”
A gasp!
Upon making the announcement, an uproar off gasps and murmurs echoed throughout the Jones Group office.
Will Jones was purging his opposition! His arrogance went unmatched; employees were seen as expendable. He could fire or hire at will.
The atmosphere reminded everyone of a time when they had to walk on eggshells beneath Will’s rule.
As autocratic as a tyrant, the slightest mistake could lead to one being fired or suppressed under his reign.
They had finally enjoyed a handful of peaceful days. However, their peace was short-lived as Will returned into power.
How would they ever have peace at work in this company again?
As these thoughts flooded their minds, the employees’ faces were filled with desolation and dread.
At this moment, Sherry couldn’t bear it any longer. She reprimanded Will, “Uncle, Elijah is a longstanding loyalist of our company. Aren’t you afraid that your actions would leave other employees disheartened?
How will they work for our Jones Group with this hanging over their heads?
Would grandmother know you’ve done this?!”
After her words fell, Will nonchalantly turned to Sherry with a dismissive gaze, arrogance written all over his face.
“Do really think I need a little girl like you telling me how to run things? When I started managing this company, you were still sucking your thumb.
Just because you were in temporary charge of the company, doesn’t mean you get a say in how things should be run around here. Against me, you’re still green!
I advise you to step aside. Otherwise, if I get angry, I’ll fire you too!” Will scoffed with an indifferent expression across his face.
At his words, a bitter expression appeared on Sherry’s face, intensifying her anguish as though she had been stabbed by a blade with blood gushing out and dripping ceaselessly.
She appeared utterly lost and powerless.
Seeing Sherry’s predicament, the old employees felt deeply sorry for her. One of them finally stepped up and said, “Miss Sherry, just say the word. As long as you do, we’ll follow you. Let’s start our own company.
We don’t deserve this humiliation!”
The moment these words were uttered, all the old staff members chimed in, “Yes, Miss Sherry, we’ll go with you. Together with Elijah, we will leave this place. We can’t even bear to look at Will’s revolting face any longer!”
The staff members passionately echoed each other. The atmosphere at the scene became riled up with their sentiments.
At this moment, Will burst out laughing and looked at everyone dismissively, “A bunch of hooligans! What are you planning to do? Revolt?!
Why are you still here? Return to your duties! Who pays your salary? Is it Sherry or the Jones Group? You ungrateful curs!
If I hear anyone spreading rumors behind my back, they can forget about getting this month’s wage! Anyone who dares to defy can get lost, not a single one of you will be spared!”