Chapter 98
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The next day, at the Snider Group.
Calvert looked at the latest itinerary. He held the document firmly, and his voice was cold and distant. “Do I need to go overseas to discuss a cooperation?”
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“This client is very influential in the southwest region. If the cooperation succeeds, we don’t have to worry about future business. It’s just that this timing is a little too coincidental.” Shane was also very surprised to receive the call regarding this meeting.
Unfortunately, that was what the other party arranged.
Calvert glanced at him with a stern look. “Arrange for the business trip. Aren’t you done investigating Ash and Shadow Ventures yet?”
“No, but I did get some information from the Ford family. It seems that Ms. Turner has quite the outstanding talent,” Shane said truthfully without any emotional attachment.
Calvert nodded and added some emphasis to his tone. “Tell Shadow Ventures the informant’s identity and make the bid with Crux Holdings.
“Also, control the public opinion online and put pressure on Shadow Ventures. They can’t get this piece of land.”
Shane responded. He had a feeling that Shadow Ventures would still get this piece of land… Calvert would definitely feel disrespected in the end.
Shanehad more than just an exceptionally strong feeling.
Shane remembered something. “Mr. Snider, there’s something I need to tell you. This morning, I found out that Shadow Ventures seemed to have a staff reduction incident last year. There was a commotion at that time, and nothing happened.”
No emotion could be seen on Calvert’s face. “So?”
“That’s why I’ll deal with it now and learn more.” Shane could not see through Calvert’s thoughts. He could not decide and did not know if he should be more decisive.
With Calvert’s tacit approval, he set out to go ahead and investigate.
As it turned out, Shane was very efficient. Within a few hours, the news that Shadow Ventures had previously suppressed was made public again.
Public opinion on the Internet was instantly one–sided, and everyone criticized Shadow Ventures for being unscrupulous capitalists and squandering workers‘ hard–earned money.
Shadow Ventures.
William had just finished a proposal meeting when he was called to an emergency meeting with the Public Relations Department.
The head of the Public Relations Department explained anxiously, “Mr. Mallin, the current public opinion doesn’t work to our advantage. I don’t think we can hide the truth anymore. What do you think we should do? If the news continues to spread, our stocks will also be affected.
“Currently, the news has blown up on everyone’s phones. The official website is filled with negative comments. Many people are just following the trend and cursing us out.”
William swiped his phone screen and looked at the comments that kept popping up on the official website. His expression was emotionless. Netizens were always like this. They would take advantage of the situation and never wait for the truth
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before expressing their opinions.
He pondered for a moment and shook his head. “We’ve already decided to stay silent now. Let’s not bring it up again. It’ll be bad for the victim. Think of another way to find the informant.”
When the head of the Public Relations Department heard William’s response, he sighed repeatedly and gave William an awkward look. “Mr. Mallin, this is very difficult to deal with because it will greatly impact Riverstone’s Commercial Area bid.
“The government does not cooperate with companies involved in such matters. You still have to make a cautious decision.” The head of the Public Relations Department gave his suggestion.
Before William could reply again, he received a message from Ash: [I’ll come to the company immediately. Don’t tell the truth about what happened back then. Think of another way to suppress it.]
As expected, William and Ash had similar thoughts.
He pinched the bridge of his nose and looked at the people in the conference room. “I’ll give you guys a solution later. For now, check the IPs and hire fake reviewers.”
“Mr. Mallin, this…” The head of the department said.
“That’s all. Meeting adjourned.” William stood up and left the meeting room.
The rest of the people in the meeting room stared at each other. In the end, they could only give up. Their boss had already left, so there was no point in them hesitating.
Ash was used to climbing over the wall. Even though Brooke had pretended not to notice her sneaking out, Ash still climbed over the wall.
Brooke stood outside the door and watched her daughter climb over the wall with ease. Brooke felt a little embarrassed. She moved her lips, but when she saw that her daughter did not notice her, she said nothing.
‘Forget it. My daughter can do whatever she wants. What I need to do is to support her, Brooke thought.
“Boss, Winnie is waiting outside. She wants to talk to you.” Ash arrived at the company. Before she could sit down, William told her this.
Ash nodded. “Even if she didn’t come to me, I would have gone to her. I need to talk to her. This has nothing to do with her. It’s just despicable methods were used!”
“Boss, this is my fault. I’ll make a statement.” Winnie had been sitting in the waiting room for a long time. She didn’t look too good when she saw Ash.
Ash pulled a chair over and sat opposite her. “What is it? What is your fault? I don’t understand what you mean.”
Winnie took a deep breath. She looked a little broken. “Boss, you know what I’m talking about. Riverstone Commercial Area is the biggest project this year. Don’t… ruin it again because of me.”
It went back a long time. Winnie was still a new employee at that time. She was promoted to the secretariat when she joined. She was young and had no experience in social work. She wanted to get a new project, but a man harassed her for nearly half a year, and she almost lost her virginity.
At that time, the perpetrator used a video to threaten her, and she agreed to compensate him but would not want the matter to blow up. Ash naturally refused to allow her to let it go, but Winnie was unstable then and begged Ash to let it go.
In the end, Ash could only endure resentment for the man. Although she hired someone to hurt the perpetrator and send him to the hospital for half a year, she still felt that such retribution was not enough.
“Boss, it’s been a long time. I’m really fine now. Besides, he wouldn’t get away with it even now. He should be in jail when he
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needs to be. He should be scolded when he should be scolded. Winnie gave a heartbreaking smile.
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Ash pursed her lips and clenched her fists. “He has to pay the price, but what’s happening now it definitely not because of you. Winnie, I’ll make my own decision on this matter. There’s no need to say anything else.”
“Boks… Winnie pleaded.
“Do you believe me?” Ash reached out and pinched her cheek. Her tone was as calm as possible. If you believe me, leave it to
- me.
Winnie wanted to say something but hesitated. Her expression improved a little, but she was still confused. “Boss, I’ve already thanked you very much before.”
Ash clicked her tongue and looked at Winnie with hope in her eyes. “If you really want to thank me, then don’t say anything Leave this to me. Is there anything I can’t solve?”
“Alright, I still have a meeting. Go and do your own thing. Don’t think about this anymore.” Ash patted her head and stood up. A comforting smile appeared on her sweet face. “Shadow Ventures is not to be trifled with.
“We’re not a company to be trampled on. If you provoke us, you have to pay the price.”
