Rodney had gone through this when the Snow family cut all ties with him last time.
Nevertheless, he was not as helpless at that time.
Even though he had lost everything back then, at least he still had the woman he loved.
However, things are different now. Sarah was still with him, but he felt like he had nothing left.
âPresident Snowâ¦â Rodneyâs assistant, Hans, went to his side. He watched the man who was clutching his head and crouching on the floor with a sad gaze.
Rodney raised his head. His pretty eyes were lost and empty.
âPresident Snow, Iâm sorry. This is my⦠resignation letter. Iâve worked with you for six years, so I wish to hand this to you personally when I leave.â Hans handed over the resignation document.
Rodney glanced at the document and grabbed Hansâs collar in disbelief. âEven youâre leaving me too.
No matter how shabby I am, I still have Osher Corporation. There are many people fighting to be my assistant. Why? Is being Osher Corporationâs assistant not enough to satisfy you? How f*cking capable are you anyway? Donât be so ambitious.
Only my company can accommodate you.â
âThatâs not it.â
Hans lowered his head. âOsher Corporation is Australiaâs large -scale cosmetics company. When you chose me to be your assistant back then, I was very proud. But Iâm leaving⦠because my girlfriend and parents are telling me to resign. You might not know, but the fact that you cheated on your wife is now known to the public, and youâve become the common enemy of the women in this entire nation. My family members think you have a bad character and that I might be influenced by your bad habits if I stay by your side. My girlfriend even told me that sheâd rather I earn less money. At least she can have a sense of security.â
âHa.â
Rodney looked as if he had just heard the most ridiculous joke ever. His handsome face was flushed red from anger. âDonât you know my character?
Youâve been with me for so many years. Arenât you clear what type of person I am?â
Hans went silent for a moment. He pressed his lips and said, âI used to think that you value your relationships more than anything. For the sake of relationships, you did not care about how others saw you. But now, I think youâre an irresponsible person. To be honest, Iâm just an assistant, but Iâve directly and implicitly advised you before. The truth is that you had an affair just after your wife gave birth. In my opinion, you shouldâve sent Miss Neeson away with some moneyâ¦â
âEnough. Stop talking.â
Rodney felt a sharp throb of pain in his temples. â Leave. I approve of your resignation.â
âThank you.â Hans nodded. âPresident Snow. This is my last piece of advice to you. Go back to the company now, and stop staying by Miss Neesonâs side every day. Youâve offended all of Australiaâs women with your affair, and they are Osher Corporationâs source of income. If you donât settle this problem through public relations as soon as possible, the consequences will be grave.â
Rodney rubbed the middle of his brows in annoyance.
Hans moved his legs. âYou might not be clear on this, but Osher Corporation is going through its worst reputational crisis in history because of you. Many cosmetics companies want a bite of Osher Corporationâs market, especially Freycatheli. Theyâve introduced a new skincare product, and theyâre even collaborating with e-commerce platforms to hold large-scale events for New Yearâs Day. Freya, in particular, has gained the sympathy of all women as the victim. Freycatheli has been one of the top three best-selling skincare companies consecutively for the past three weeksâ¦â
âSkincare?â Rodney was surprised. âArenât they specializing in cosmetics?â
âTheyâve already gained a good reputation in the cosmetics industry, so theyâre taking the opportunity to reposition and launch skincare products.â
Hans sighed. âFreyaâs global reputation as a cosmetics chemist is pretty good. Everyone is willing to buy her products. The new skincare products sheâs launching were initially developed for you to launch at Osher Corporation some time ago. However, both of you had fallen out afterward, so⦠After all, you guys didnât sign a contract back then. There was only a verbal agreement.â
Rodney was stunned.
He vaguely recalled that incident in his mind. Back when Freycatheli had some minor achievements, Freya asked whether Osher Corporation needed new products, which she and her team could help to develop.
That was when Rodney and Freyaâs relationship was going well. He even joked that her formulations were worth billions of dollars. What did she say back then? She said she was helping her husband and could give away a few formulations. By then, his skincare company and her cosmetics company would dominate the world, and they would be the greatest couple in the cosmetics industry.
Those words sounded fresh in his ears when in fact, it had been a long time since then.
Rodney could only hear his hoarse voice after a long while. âIsnât Freya in the hospital? Can she still manage the company?â âCurrently, Catherine is in charge of the company. She has managed Hudson Corporation before, so sheâs active in management and operations. On top of her experience, she has wide connections, and many manufacturers want to connect with her. I think Freycatheliâs strategy and goals have changed.â