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My voice was clear.
Including the man, everyone around was startled, their faces full of shock.
Secretary Zhang nervously pulled me, “Mrs. Zhou, $10 million in compensation is too outrageous. You can’t agree to it.”
“It’s fine.”
I raised my hand to reassure Secretary Zhang, then continued speaking to the man and his phone camera:
“I’m giving you $10 million in compensation, not because I want to settle this incident, but on the contrary, I hope you can continue to expose this matter, let everyone know about it. This $10 million, I want all Zhou Corp employees to remember that even a tiny bit of negligence in work can lead to very serious consequences.”
I spoke passionately. Even without seeing the man’s livestream screen, just from the reactions of the gathered crowd, I knew my tactic had succeeded.
“$10 million! My God, my neighbor’s son was killed in a car accident and only got $700,000 in compensation.”
“This Olivia is quite good, compensating and apologizing. The CEO must have married her for her kindness.”
The crowd discussed enthusiastically, but no one would pay attention to Zhou Corp’s product issue
Now, everyone’s focus would only be on whether he could really get the $10 million compensation.
I retreated from the crowd, quietly entering Zhou Corp’s building.
anymore.
Now, that man’s livestream would no longer cause any loss to Zhou Corp. On the contrary, everyone would only be concerned about whether he could really get the $10 million compensation.
I instructed Secretary Zhang to immediately arrange for someone to handle the compensation matters with him. He nodded and quickly arranged everything, then came back to me, hesitantly saying:
Mrs. Zhou, the compensation you promised is really too much. If word gets out, I’m afraid others will follow suit and demand compensation.”
The temptation of $10 million is something no one can resist.
“Call the sales department immediately to contact distributors and recall all of this body lotion. At the same time, issue a statement that individual purchases will also be recalled. Whether used or not, full refunds will be given, plus triple compensation.”
“This…”
Secretary Zhang hesitated, “If we do this, there will be too many refunds from distributors. Adding individual refunds. I’m afraid the company’s
Secretary Zhang hesitated, “If we do this, there will be too many refunds from distributors. Adding individual refunds, I’m afraid the company’s current liquid assets… won’t be enough.”
This was indeed an oversight on my part.
Without Lucas, the CEO, to sign off, the company’s available liquid funds are limited.
However…
I opened my handbag and took out a bank card.
“There are funds Lucas just transferred to me in here. See if it’s enough.”
I had just sent Secretary Zhang away when I immediately called the police.
Following the clues, they had already found the cleaner’s car, but there was no one around the vehicle. It seemed the perpetrator was well–versed in counter–surveillance techniques and had switched vehicles midway.
The police were still searching and told me to wait for news.
I hadn’t expected such a turn of events. This was completely out of my expectations.
I couldn’t just sit and wait. I asked the police for the location and was about to rush over.
But before I could leave the office, I was stopped by Secretary Zhang again.
“Mrs. Zhou, the money in here isn’t enough. Why don’t we let Mr. Zhou come? As long as he signs, we can use the company’s fixed assets…”
If he could come, he would have come long ago. Why would I, a deadbeat, be managing so many things!
My irritation must have affected Secretary Zhang. He sighed and lowered his head, saying:
“Ah! This incident couldn’t have happened at a worse time. A couple of days ago, to deal with Lin Corp, Mr. Zhou just mobilized a large sum of money. If that money could be recovered, today’s issue would be resolved.”
“What did you say!”
A boit of lightning flashed through my mind, quickly connecting all the information.
Lin Corp!
“It’s Chloe! She wasn’t sent abroad at all!”
I exclaimed, finally understanding everything.
I opened my bag and took out another card, handing it to Secretary Zhang.
“This is my personal assets. Take it. If the compensation money isn’t enough, use this!”
I turned to write down the password. Secretary Zhang’s face was hesitant: “Mrs. Zhou, you may not know, but the company’s needs are quite large. This card probably…”
Not enough?
I frowned but couldn’t dwell on it anymore.
“Twenty billion in assets, even if it’s not enough, it should definitely be able to hold out until your CEO returns.”
Throwing down these words, I hurried away.
Vaguely, I seemed to see Secretary Zhang’s jaw drop along with the bank card hitting the floor.
