More and more employees gathered around Roxanne. Upon noticing the frustration on their faces, Roxanne waved her hands to calm them down. “Calm down, Old Mr. Lomax. I didn’t receive any news about this operation from the headquarters either. But this time, I’ll try to work things out with Orchid!”
While they were in the car earlier, Lucian encouraged Roxanne to stand up for herself and claimed her rightful benefits.
As more people gathered around her in support, she grew even more determined. However, just as Roxanne finished speaking. Orchid strode over, stood before her, and gave her an icy glare.
“What do you mean by that, Roxanne?” Orchid scowled. Suddenly, she noticed Lucian and was startled. “This is…”
After all, Lucian had a presence that no one could ignore. Even though Orchid often attended high-class events and thus had witnessed plenty of prominent figures before, she still couldn’t help. but marvel at his elegance. When she saw Lucian standing so close next to Roxanne, her heart was filled with disbelief.
“He’s my husband, Lucian Farwell,” replied Roxanne plainly. Orchid’s eyes were filled with shock. So, the news I heard in Dartan is true! Roxanne did remarry her ex-husband. I also heard her ex was a mogul, but I didn’t expect him to be this handsome.
Envy flooded her heart as usual. Why is Roxanne constantly blessed by fate? In terms of medical skills, she’s better than me. Among Mr. Lambert’s three students, only she learned the fastest and understood the most. Even he praised her for surpassing him in acupuncture!
When it comes to research and development of techniques, she’s always one step quicker than. everyone else. Each time she attempted something risky, it would pay off fabulously for her! Now, I learned that she has a husband that anyone would be jealous of. How infuriating!
“Greetings, Mr. Farwell! I’m Roxanne’s senior, Orchid Downey.” Politely, Orchid stretched her hand toward him to shake his..
However, Lucian nodded coldly and reluctantly. “Nice to meet you, Ms. Downey.” It was evident he didn’t like her much.
Awkwardness flashed past her face before she turned to Roxanne with knitted eyebrows and questioned, “What’s going on with this situation today? You have some explaining to do.”
It was taboo for a chief to disobey the company’s orders with their employees, regardless of what company they belonged to.
Upon sensing Orchid’s intention to corner her, Roxanne changed her demeanor and replied slowly, “I’m sorry, but you didn’t tell me you were coming. So, it wasn’t the research institute staff member’s fault for not recognizing you all. Besides, you would’ve tried to investigate the information immediately. An act like that would’ve caused an uproar in other companies!”
A gloomy expression was set on Orchid’s countenance. I can’t believe she’s arguing with me, even though she’s usually obedient!
Then she spoke confidently. “The company and our mentor sent me to conduct this surprise investigation. Therefore, you obviously wouldn’t have been notified of this beforehand. Please announce to everyone that my team will helm the research institute from now on!” Mr. Lambert has always been Roxanne’s weakness. She should obey me now that I’ve brought him up.
However, she was incorrect in her assessment again. Roxanne turned to Lucian, saw the look of encouragement in his eyes, and replied, “I’m sorry, Orchid, but I can’t execute the company’s order. There are still many things that haven’t been discussed clearly yet. I won’t hand over the research institute until then.”
Disbelief colored Orchid’s countenance. She gritted her teeth and questioned, “Are you planning to ignore Mr. Lambert’s order?”
Firmly, Roxanne responded, “Perhaps. We should discuss this in more detail. If we can satisfy both parties, I’ll cooperate.”
Even though it has only been a year since we met each other, I can tell Roxanne has undergone massive changes. Did she become courageous because she renewed her relationship with her ex? Also, I should’ve thought about Farwell Group when she mentioned her husband’s name was Lucian Farwell.
Now I remember who he is. He’s currently the number one businessman in the country. Even though he never showed up on the ranking of the wealthiest men in the country, everyone knew the throne belonged to him. Even major corporations and bigwigs in Epea had to respect him. I’m equally shocked and envious of Roxanne. How can she be this lucky?
She doesn’t deserve it! I refuse to yield to her! Stifling her rage, Orchid demanded firmly, “I don’t think there’s much to discuss. If you truly plan to oppose Mr. Lambert’s arrangement, then there’s nothing else I can say. Leave this place with your people now!”
She thought that would be enough to scare Roxanne away. Instead, Roxanne replied calmly. “I’m not the only person involved in this matter. Thus, I will hold my ground until the end. If you don’t want to have any discussions, then that’s for the best. Please leave now.
I won’t send you out.” I’m not doing this just for myself. I need to consider Colby’s, Old Mr. Lomax’s, and others’ futures, too. If I hand over the research institute to Orchid, she’ll remove anyone who opposes her.
Orchid’s expression froze when she heard that.
Gritting her teeth, she squeezed her words out. in a frigid tone. “It seems like you no longer respect Mr. Lambert.”
“I’ll explain the situation to him.” Roxanne then ignored Orchid, turned to Colby and Peregrine, and nodded.
Basically, she was telling them to return to the research institute and pay no mind to the visitors. It was Orchid’s turn to suffer.
Originally, she planned to rid of the existing managerial team. She didn’t expect to face such fierce resistance. If I give up now, I’ll embarrass myself! I can’t help but regret not accepting Roxanne’s proposal. I should’ve listened to what conditions she had. If they weren’t too extreme, I could’ve agreed to them.
From the corner of her eye, she saw Lucian smirking at her, making her panic even more. Roxanne played me like a fiddle! If I return like this, no one in the company will listen to me anymore!
Swallowing her pride, Orchid requested, “Roxanne, wait. Perhaps we should discuss this. It’s my fault for being rash.”
After taking a few steps away, Roxanne turned and faced Orchid composedly. “Is that so? In that case, please come to my office, Orchid. We’ll discuss things there.”
Then she approached Peregrine. “Old Mr. Lomax, please ask everyone to return to their stations and continue their good work. I’ll definitely negotiate an outcome that everyone will find acceptable.”
While Peregrine was put at ease by her promise, he still couldn’t help but remind, “This research institute is your sweat and blood, Roxanne. You should think more for yourself. We never worry that there’ll be a crisis. After all, the reward from Flora Verba Group is enough. Every technician is grateful for you from the bottom of their hearts.”
Feeling touched, Roxanne nodded. Peregrine then led everyone back to their posts while Roxanne took Orchid to her office.
Suddenly, Colby grabbed Lucian’s arm and informed, “Ms. Jarvis asked me to take care of something earlier, Mr. Farwell. I need to handle it now, and I hope you can help.”
Without waiting for an explanation, Lucian nodded swiftly.
Boiling hot water and preparing the coffee. bean, Roxanne went through the actions leisurely after sitting in her office.
Nobody else followed them into the room as Orchid sat opposite her. As the two ladies took their seats, they watched each other as frostiness appeared in Orchid’s eyes.
“Roxanne, tell me your conditions. What do you want me to do for you to give the research institute to me? You’re married into a wealthy family now. You don’t need to work so hard on your career, so let’s hope your conditions won’t piss me off!”
Roxanne kept quiet, as if she didn’t hear Orchid’s words at all. Feeling agitated, Orchid fumed, “Why? Are you fooling around with me? Don’t forget that it was me who helped you when you were in Epea. Without my help, you would have to sleep on the street and beg for food!”
Roxanne stopped cleaning the coffee cup. She looked at Orchid and nodded. “I’ll always remember the kindness you’ve shown me.. That’s why I didn’t hesitate to give you the other research institute. And I don’t think I’ll have to repeat the great profits that research institute brought to GK Group.”
Orchid was stunned. She couldn’t find the words to retort. Just like Roxanne had stated, the research institute that she gave to Orchid previously had marketed much new medicine. These medicines contributed to nearly one- third of the profits earned by GK Group.
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