Of course, Mr. Ryker. Iâll go with you!â
Abel nodded and said, âAlright, we need to get this done as soon as possible. We canât waste even an hour!â
âI agree, Mr. Ryker!â Vice President Bennett left the presidentâs office to get the secretary to book the earliest flight ticket available.
Abel sat in his large office chair and frowned.
Why did this issue come up at this particular time? What a coincidence for several business partners to announce a temporary suspension of operations. Although the contract allowed a brief suspension due to uncontrollable circumstances such as pandemics and weather, their timing is suspicious.
I desperately needed their payments to alleviate the danger of Ryker Groupâs capital chain rupture.
They somehow run into difficulty right now, is that right?
Abel became more convinced that something was wrong as he gave it more thought. He needed to identify the root of the problem and find a quick, effective solution. Otherwise, how could he revoke his grandfatherâs military order?
Meanwhile, at Rykerâs residence, Oscar was listening to Adamâs nonsense due to Abelâs military order.
Adam said, âGrandad, this news is 100 percent trustworthy. Our overseas business partners have suspended their operations, and it will take months to resume production. Our groupâs capital chain will be in grave danger if we donât get their payments soon.â
Oscar remained silent but nodded gravely.
Adam complained, âAbel must take responsibility because he signed the military order with you. Heâs such a disappointment. How could he put the needs of our family aside in favor of saving that little witch?â
Oscar remained silent, but he appeared gloomier. He grunted, âHmph!â
Adam was pleased with his achievement. He continued to add fuel to the flames and stated, âAnyway, I donât trust Abelâs work ethic, the same goes for many of Rykerâs top executives.â
Oscar frowned, âOur executives donât trust him? It doesnât seem right.â
Adam suggested, âWhy donât you give the Deputy General Manager of the Finance Department a call?
He is a former subordinate of yours.â
âYou mean Doug?â Oscar asked.
Adam nodded, âYes, heâs one of them. There are others, but I shouldnât say.â
Oscar said, âLet me ask Doug first.
My vision has become blufry, call his number for me.â
Adam complied and gave Douglas a call.
Adam had already given Douglas a script and an enormous payment in advance for his response.
Douglas would identify the other executives if his grandfather asked about them. Of course, Adam also bribed these people.
Oscar had a conversation with Doug. The latter, as one might expect, had plenty of complaints against Abel. He was accused of being a dictator who misled the populace and was overbearing.
Doug said, âOld Mr. Ryker, Iâm not the only one who is unhappy with him; there are several people who share my opinion. It shows the collective wisdom and judgment of the masses are accurate and reliable.â
Oscar responded solemnly, âHmm, Iget it now. Iâll deal with this.â
After ending the call with Douglas, Oscar massaged the center of his forehead and leaned back on the sofa. He looked somewhat weary.
Abel is the best candidate to take over the company. I have personally chosen and trained him. Why is he such a letdown?
Oscar said with his eyes closed, âAdam, you should leave now. Iâll make a decision.â
Adam was a bit worried and he said, âGrandad, Abel has signed a military order with youâ
Oscar said impatiently, âOf course, Iâm aware of that. At the end of the day, Iâll definitely take that out and make him give up on the Ryker Group!â
Adam remained silent but was secretly delighted.
Abelâs position as CEO would obviously go to me once he gave it up. Meanwhile, Adrien is a weakling who isnât up to the task.
âI get it, Grandad. Iâll leave now. You should get some rest.â
âAlright,â Oscar responded, and the old man waved his hand with his eyes closed.
Adam added, âA friend just sent me some premium supplements. Iâll bring them to you later.â
Oscar nodded and said, âHmm, youâre filial. Leave now.â
Adam left Rykerâs residence with great joy in his heart.
Abel, letâs see if you can survive this time!