Shocked by their brazen actions, Peregrine constantly demanded to know who they were. Just as someone wanted to call the police, Colby stopped him and explained, “Everyone, please cooperate with them. They are part of the research institute’s senior management, and they are authorized to do this!”
Thereafter, Colby nodded at Orchid. Eking out a slight smile, Orchid said to Colby, “I remember you. You almost joined the company’s senior management before coming to Chanaea with Roxanne.”
“That’s right! I remember you too. From the way you stormed in here, I can tell that you’re carrying out the orders of the senior management. That’s why I have no right to stop you.”
Despite his words, Colby had already called Roxanne’s phone discreetly. She was constantly asking him what was going on but didn’t get an answer until she heard the conversation between Colby and Orchid.
She ended the call with a frown before ordering the butler to prepare her ride to the research institute.
Upon seeing everything was going smoothly, Orchid gave orders to her subordinates. “Investigate all the incoming and outgoing accounts for this year and compile a list of all the technology patents related to the new medicine.”
All her subordinates sprang into action immediately. Soon, all the laboratories in the research institute stopped operating. The technical personnel came out, puzzled by everything that was happening.
Colby explained to Peregrine about the ownership structure of the research institute and that Roxanne was not the sole proprietor.
However, Peregrine retorted, “Colby, I’m not well-versed in all this professional jargon. But tell me if Roxanne was responsible for establishing the research institute and subsequent research and development, as well as all the profit-making operations?”
Colby kept mum and nodded in acknowledgment. Despite being a subsidiary of GK Group, the research institute did not depend on any significant financial support from its parent company. At most, it only requested a small amount of money as the initial start-up capital.
Every subsequent expansion of the business was carried out at Roxanne’s risk and expense. Furthermore, she would always report each. expansion plan to the board of directors to obtain their approval before executing them.
When Roxanne established Flora Verba Group, many members of the board even supported her in exploring profit-making options independently because they believed they did not have what it took to retain such a talented individual.
“Since you said Roxanne has single-handedly established the research institute, why should the parent company steal the credit? And that Ms. Downey is just being pushy.” A stern expression crossed Peregrine’s face.
Since he uttered those words right outside the general manager’s office, it was natural that Orchid could hear him..
As her expression darkened, she raised her brows. “I know who this Old Mr. Lomax is because my mentor told me about him. My mentor, Harvey Lambert, built GK Group from scratch with a group of investors. Roxanne has been working under GK Group and has not left the organization. Therefore, all her business activities essentially represent the company!”
“Stop beating around the bush. You have no right to take any action since Roxanne is not here yet,” Peregrine uttered in frustration while frowning.
Before Orchid could react, Peregrine waved his hand and gestured for technicians who had worked with him for years to barge into the general manager’s office.
They immediately surrounded Orchid’s subordinates and warned, “Put down all the materials. You’re not allowed to touch anything since Ms. Jarvis is not here!”
Another technician chimed in, “Yeah. I don’t care which parent company you’re from. In this research institute, we only listen to Roxanne Jarvis. And we’ll protect all the materials and documents in the departments of finance as well research and development at all costs. Let’s report these people to the cops first. They’re acting like bandits, grabbing things without our permission. It’s outrageous!”
The sudden public outrage left Orchid and her subordinates stunned. They became even more petrified when more and more of Peregrine’s men flocked into the office.
Everyone turned their attention to Orchid, eagerly waiting for her instruction. Initially, Colby wanted to wait for Lucian to intervene once Roxanne became aware of the situation.
He believed they would be able to stop Orchid, a new member of the senior management team who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.
He was taken aback when Peregrine demonstrated his influence on the spot. He truly deserves all the respect in the world!
Giving in to Peregrine’s pressure, Orchid’s subordinates quickly returned the documents they had opened. Some of them who were trying to copy information in their external hard drives also had their devices snatched away.
Peregrine walked up to Orchid and said indifferently, “I’m sorry. You cannot touch anything until Roxanne arrives. If you persist, I’ll ensure you and the thirty to forty men you brought here won’t be able to leave the research institute!”
Orchid was completely struck dumb. She did not think that Roxanne’s subordinates would dare to interfere with the headquarters’ arrangements. It doesn’t seem to fit with Roxanne’s management style.
Three years ago, Roxanne also led a highly. professional research institute in Epea. At that time, there was no obstruction when the headquarters wanted to regain full control of the research institute.
Meanwhile, as Cayden began to accelerate the car speed, Roxanne told him to slow down, as she was not in a hurry.
Lucian, seated beside Roxanne, looked away from his phone and spoke nonchalantly. “Orchid seems to have a habit of choosing the perfect time to make her moves. Last time, when your research institute in Epea was doing well, she swooped in as the new management. and took all the credit for its success.”
A corner of her lips quirked up. She responded with a wry smile and responded, “Yeah. The same old trick.”
“Why don’t you fight back?” Lucian wondered. Roxanne’s eyes darkened as she replied, “I wouldn’t have been able to build a team to achieve my goals without her help. She leveraged all her connections in Dartan and brought in significant investments, which gave me a chance to realize my dream!
Furthermore, she has helped me during difficult times. There was a time when I had limited income after giving birth to Archie and Benny. It was she who provided me with financial assistance.”
That was why Roxanne did not intend to fight back. Anyway, Roxanne always managed to produce high-quality medicines and sell them at low prices before the takeover, ensuring that many patients could benefit from them.
This time, she simply did not anticipate Orchid’s swift action. She did not expect Orchid would come in and seize the management rights in just a year.
Though Harvey was the key figure of GK Group, Orchid wielded significant power over investments and financial decisions within the company.
After listening to her story, Lucian shook his head. “You’re still too kind. In any case, you established the team and led them to achieve new heights, so you deserve a fair share for your contributions. Orchid is just treating you as a moneymaking tool. She’s aware of your ability, yet she doesn’t give you the compensation you deserve. That’s just too much!”
Roxanne nodded. She agreed with what her husband said. However, as long as GK Group still carried her mentor’s name, she could not betray him.
After arriving at the research institute, Lucian carefully helped her out of the car before walking together to the lobby.
They heard a commotion and turned toward the source of the noise. It was then they saw hundreds of employees of the research institute gathering in front of the building, blocking Orchid and her team.
Orchid’s subordinates all had complicated expressions on their faces. While some looked panicked, some looked indifferent. Of all the expressions, Orchid’s was the grimmest. There was even an icy glint in her eyes.
“Ms. Jarvis is here!” someone exclaimed. Colby and Peregrine rushed over and walked up to Lucian and Roxanne.
Before Colby could open his mouth, Peregrine, visibly agitated, interjected, “Roxanne, we can’t just hand over the research institute to them so easily. It’s our blood, sweat, and tears! We don’t care about whatever GK Group is. We just want you to lead us!”
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