Chapter 808
Sweet Subterfuge
âSlapped in your slead? What do you mean? Garyâs pleasant expression immediately darkened when he heard this.
Larissa told him what happened in the conference room in an exaggerated manner. Finally, she got to the point. âMarilyn has been so helpful to me. Can we give her a raise?â
âSure.â As long as it didnât involve Kevan, Gary always agreed to Larissaâs requests, will inform the HR department later. Marilynâs salary will be raised by 10%.â
Larissa gave him a bear hug. âThanks, Dad!â
Gary burst into laughter, his eyes crinkling. He patted her hand and said. âI havenât had the chance to talk to you recently, Now that youâve been in Blue Star Shipping for some time, how do you find the work? Is difficull?
Larissa glanced at Lewis and said proudly. âWith Lewis around, what difficulties could I possibly have?â
âThatâs good to know.â Gary seemed relieved. âYou know that my health is declining. Dr. Smith has been telling me for years to step down and rest.
âHowever, Iâm worried that Lewis wouldnât be able to handle the old fogies in the boardroom. Lark, work harder and take my position as Soon as you car. When you and Lewis can support earn other, I can finally be rest assured.â
âYes, I will do my best! Larissa promised solemnly.
She wasnât that clear on the severity of Garyâs epileasy, but she had witnessed his seizures twice. Both seizures happened on the first and second time they met. Al this frequency, seemed urgent for Gary to step down and rest.
Larissa fet the heavy weight on her shoulder. But it gave her motivation to work harder.
âBy the way, everyone in the presidential office had resigned. What should we do about the workload?
Larissa looked worried. Given their attitude today, they wouldnât do the proper hancover procedures.
âEven if we start recruiting today and ask them to start tomorrow, it would take time for training.â
In other words, the presidential office might take a month to resume normal operations, âDonât worry about that. I have pulled in the most e te staff from other departments. They will complete the handover of their tasks this afternoon. They can start working tomorrow officialy.â
Gary remained calm and composed. There was no sign of panic in his voice.
Larissa was shocked by his efficiency. âThatâs realy fast!â
âIf we donât act quickly, Bue Star Shipping or I will end up being led around the noses by those employees. Larissa, you must remember not to give in easly.
âIf you compromise, others might take it for granted and ask for more. You would only end up in a losing position, Gary sald seriously.
Larissa nodded. âTil remember that.â
âThis principle not only applies to work but also to relationships, just like you and Kevan. âGary changed the topic abruptly.
When he brought Kevan up, Larissa knew he would nag again, âOh! Marilyn is waiting for me to have lunch with her! She grabbed both Marilynâs and her lunch boxes.
Without waiting for Gary to speak, she ran out quickly. The door to the office closed with a bang.
Garyâs face darkened. He grilled his teeth and sighed helplessly. âThis girl â
âLari is already more than thirty years old. She knows how to handle her own relationships. Donât you worry about her,â Lewis cevised.
âSheâs my only daughter. Who should I worry about if not her? Oh, right! Iâll worry about you instead.â
Gary looked up and gwelews aside The calmness on Lewis face cracked a little. He passed the utensils to Gary and opened the lunch boxes, saying, âJust continue worrying about Lar ther