Chapter 769
My Substitute CEO Bride
Chapter 769
Nash panicked. âAh, Iâm almost done.â
Hera was puzzled. âWho are you talking to?â
âThe president,â Nash replied.
âOhâ¦â
Hera took in a sharp breath and whispered, âWhy donât you hang up
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first? Are you making the president wait for you to finish the call?â
This was the president of Universal Group they were talking about. Although he was only the president of the Jonford branch, Universal Groupâs name was still well-known. For someone to be able to sit in the presidentâs position meant that they were extraordinary.
âAlright, Iâll hang up first. Iâll pick you up after you get off work later,â Nash said with a gentle smile.
âIâll wait for you, then. No lying to me!â Hera warned.
âOf course, Iâm not lying.â
Nash hung up the phone, quickly stood up, and apologized, âMy apologies, Mr. Lindon. My wife called to check on me.â
Jack chuckled. âSo, even you are afraid of your wife, Mr. Calcraft!â
Nash was the one who made the call just now yet he claimed that his wife had called to check on him. This man was lying through his teeth.
Of course, having been in the business world for a long time, Jack
knew some things were better left unsaid. Exposing the truth might only make things awkward for both parties.
The Inspection Department was not a party one should so easily
offend, even if he was the president. It was, after all, the only
department in the company not under his jurisdiction.
Nash smiled and said, âEvery household has its difficulties.â
Jack pointed to the couch. âMr. Calcraft, please have a seat.â
âYou too, Mr. Lindon,â Nash returned politely.
Jackâs expression softened a bit. It seemed that this guy was not
completely clueless, after all! He took the lead and sat down on the sofa, then instructed his secretary to prepare tea again.
Nash sat upright on the opposite couch and said, âMr. Lindon, Iâve
come to inform you that the Inspection Department has been
established for nearly two weeks now.
âIn the coming days, we will conduct strict supervision over the entire
company. Weâll be focusing on personnel in management who harm
the companyâs interests for small gains.â
Jack was aware of Arnauldâs embezzlement and the issue with the
Purchasing Department. This man had just taken office and was
already targeting two departments in a row. However, this might yet
prove beneficial. He hoped Nash would bring down his two nemeses.
âAs youâre part of the Inspection Department, I will, of course, support
your work. However, I hope youâll consider carefully when dealing with those management personnel. If too many are cleared out in a short
time, it may adversely affect the companyâs production,â Jack said
with a serious expression.
âYes, I understand that. Thank you, Mr. Lindon, for your understanding! âNash smiled slightly
âAs far as I know, the biggest issues are within the Purchasing
Department, Finance Department, Warehouse Management
Department, and Audit Department, I suggest you take a closer look
at these departments, Mr. Calcraft,â Jack reminded Nash with a smile.
âIt seems youâre well informed.â Nash smiled mysteriously. For him to know so much about the issues yet not take action as the president would be considered neglect, no?
Jack could tell from Nashâs smile what he wanted to say and added
helplessly, âI believe youâve inquired about the companyâs internal
situation. Universal Group is not something I alone have control over.â
The secretary poured a cup of freshly brewed tea for Nash and Jack.
âHave some tea, Mr. Calcraft,â Jack said.
Nash lifted the teacup, took a sip, and asked, âMr. Lindon, plea
continue.â
Jack blew on the hot tea, took a few sips, and said, âThere ar things that are not as simple as you imagine. In fact, most pe pursuit of interests is within the acceptable range for the comp
âDo you know why the kings of old did not kill their ministers desp knowing they were corrupt?â
He did not wait for Nash to answer and continued, âItâs because the value they create far exceeds what they embezzle. Itâs not just the Jonford branch; even the high-level executives of Universal Groupâs
headquarters seek benefits.â
After a pause, Jack topped up his teacup and added seriously, âSo, Mr. Calcraft, I donât oppose your investigation, and I may even support it. But I hope you can assess the situation, know when to stop, and not bring trouble upon yourself.â
Nash chuckled, âMr. Lindon, are you reminding me or threatening me?â