Lord Chapter 15

Chapter 15 You’re Fired

“Firstly, Southlake Corporation will operate as usual. The current organizational structure shall remain.

“Keep my identity a secret. Don’t let anyone else know who I am. I won’t come here often, so you have full authority to deal with company-related matters.”

“Alright, Mr. Lynch. I will not disappoint you.” Miranda didn’t expect Caspian to give her such authority on his first day. She was delighted.

He continued, “Secondly, our company will immediately cease all collaborations with the Stewart family.”

Miranda was stunned when she heard that. She asked curiously, “The Stewart family? Isn’t that your wife’s family, Mr. Lynch?”

“Yes.”

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“Sure. I’m on it.” Miranda was puzzled. Why would he cut off all collaborations with them?

However, her experience had taught her to follow instructions and never ask what she shouldn’t.

He asked, “Thirdly, does our project director have the surname Hudson?”

He planned to take action against Richard’s uncle.

But he was concerned he might mistake someone else for him. So, he had to ask.

“Yes, Mr. Lynch. Our project director is Wilson Hudson. He’s from the renowned Hudson family in Southlake City,” Miranda explained.

“Dismiss him from the company. At the same time, cancel all collaborations with the Hudson family, too. If he asks, tell him the following reasons.

“Firstly, he has signed an agreement with the Stewart family. Secondly, his nephew, Richard, has been too arrogant and offended someone he shouldn’t have.”

“Alright. I’ll work on it.” Miranda remembered his instructions.

“You may settle these three tasks first. Then, come back here. I have other tasks for you,” said Caspian.

“Sure, Mr. Lynch. I’ll take my leave now.” Miranda nodded respectfully before leaving the office.

Meanwhile, Richard and Alicia were in the project director’s office at Southlake Corporation.

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“Uncle Wilson, now that the corporation has a new CEO, do you think the Stewart family can acquire another project?” asked Richard. “As for the kickback, they say the amount will be the same as before.”

“Didn’t we just sign an agreement yesterday? Why are you asking for another today?” asked Wilson.

Alicia answered, “Uncle Wilson, the Stewart family’s business is flourishing. We can definitely achieve more than that.

“So, since the new CEO has just assumed his duties, he may be too busy to pay attention to the project agreements. It’s the best time for my family to secure more projects!”

Sitting on his executive chair, Wilson shook his head. “Greed knows no bounds.”

Alicia pulled a bank card from her purse and handed it to Wilson. “Uncle Wilson, we’ll be a family soon. We hope to have your assistance. The benefits are mutual.”

“Alright, then. I’ll consider it and contact you within the next few days.” Wilson kept the bank card in the drawer.

“Thank you, Uncle Wilson!” Alicia grinned.

“Oh, right. I met the Stewart family’s useless son-in-law just now. He wanted to apply for a job here. You mustn’t let him work here, not even as a janitor,” said Richard.

“Are you talking about Willow’s husband, Caspian?” Wilson saw the news last night, too.

The news reported that Southlake City’s most beautiful woman, Willow Stewart, had just registered for a marriage with her employee.

“Yes, that’s him!” said Alicia.

“Why do you resent him so much? What did he do to you?” Wilson asked curiously.

“He spewed nonsense at the entrance moments ago. He said you’ll be fired.” Richard told him.

“How rude! How dare an underdog like him curse me behind my back? I’ll contact the HR department and get him out of here!” Wilson was furious when he heard what Richard said.

Just then, Miranda entered his office with several security guards.

When he saw her, he immediately stepped forward and greeted her with a smile. “Ms. Barton, what brings you here? You can always call me to your office if there’s anything you need me for.”

As Southlake Corporation’s vice president, Miranda had never come to Wilson’s office.

Usually, she would get her secretary to notify him, and he would go to her office.

+15 BONUS Miranda went straight to the point. “Wilson Hudson, I’m here to notify you that you’re fired,” she said coldly.

Wilson was dumbstruck. He almost lost his balance and quickly held onto his desk.

Richard and Alicia stared open-mouthed.

Wilson stared at Miranda, and his voice quivered. “Ms. B-Barton, why am I being fired? T-There has to be a reason!”

“The new CEO made the decision. Please leave the corporation now.”

“The new CEO? Who is the new CEO? He has just assumed his title today. Why would he fire me?” Wilson asked nervously.

“I’ll relay the CEO’s message. There are two reasons for your dismissal. Firstly, it’s because you signed a contract with the Stewart family. Secondly, your relative, Richard Hudson, has offended someone he shouldn’t have.

Wilson shuddered. How would signing an agreement with the Stewart family be a reason to fire him?

On the other hand, Richard was shocked when he heard what Miranda said. He tried to recall who he had wronged and how he had caused his uncle’s dismissal.

Alicia was stunned. Could it be that the management had realized that she had been offering Wilson bribes?

“Our new CEO said Southlake Corporation will call off all collaborations with the Hudson and Stewart families starting today. Mr. Wilson Hudson, please pack your belongings and leave the company immediately!” Miranda ordered coolly.

Suddenly, Wilson’s vision turned black, and his knees gave way. With a thump, he fell to the floor.

He wasn’t working at Southlake Corporation just for the salary. After all, he had shares with Hudson Group. He also ran a business on his own.

What he cared about most was his authority as Southlake Corporation’s project director!

This post allowed him to provide continuous projects to the Hudson family.

Throughout the years, the Hudson family had risen to fame in Southlake City because of Wilson’s influence.

He would give the Hudson family any project the Southlake Corporation had.

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As Marilyn said last night, any elite family that built a relationship with Southlake Corporation would

prosper.

Numerous elite families bowed before Southlake Corporation because it led the business industry in Southlake City.

Now, the corporation had fired Wilson and ended all collaborations with the Hudson family. Wilson couldn’t quite compose himself, especially when he knew the reasons for his dismissal.

It was because of an agreement he signed with the Stewart family yesterday. It was also because his nephew wronged someone he shouldn’t have!

Alicia was in a daze, too.

She had just received the agreement, yet it was now invalid!:

Richard thought, “That loser, Caspian, was right. Uncle Wilson was fired!”

Why did it happen so abruptly? Who on earth was the big shot he offended?

Miranda saw they were still in a trance. So, she left the security guards her instructions before leaving. Watch him. When he’s done packing, escort him out of the company.”

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Miranda returned to Caspian’s office on the 66th floor.

“Mr. Lynch, I’ve handled all three tasks,” she reported.

“Alright. Now, help me with one more thing,” replied Caspian.

“Please go ahead. I’ll listen attentively,” she answered courteously.

“The role of the project director is vacant now. Spread the news that Southlake Corporation is hiring for

the role. When my wife, Willow, applies for the job, hire her. Everyone else doesn’t matter.”

Miranda couldn’t understand why he did that. Finally, she couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Lynch, you can always hire her straightforwardly if you want her to take up the role. Why do you have to use such an indirect approach?”

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