After the assistant left, Frederick was surprised. "You've hired so many new people? How many employees are there now?"Jasmine pondered momentarily, and replied, "Probably over a thousand." "Over a thousand? That's quite impressive," Frederick exclaimed. Prospera Corporation had only a little over five thousand employees. Aerowind Enterprise, which had just started recently, was catching up to a listed company."You don't know how lucrative the Sleepless City project is economically. It far exceeds our expectations. Plus, the e-commerce and livestreaming industries are currently the hottest. The company is growing so fast, so of course it needs to expand its workforce," Jasmine said slyly."So, how much is the company's net profit per month currently?" Frederick asked. "We have yet to launch the Sleepless City project, but we've already received deposits from many merchants. The estimates are that we can make five million per month. The Livestreaming Department is even more
"Now, we need to inspect specific documents regarding your company's fire safety, finances, personnel, and other aspects. Get everything ready and bring it to us!" The two officials sat down, and crossed their legs arrogantly. Their noses were in the air, and they didn't even spare Jasmine a glance."Gentlemen, our company has been very busy lately, and some areas may not have been fully updated..." Jasmine hurriedly said. If it were just about illegal employment and tax evasion, she knew Aerowind Enterprise had nothing to hide. The problem was, being a new and rapidly expanding company, there were inevitably some areas that might have been overlooked in operations. If the officials found something and made a big deal out of it, the consequences could be severe for the company.The officials exchanged a knowing smile, as if their strategy was foolproof. However, heir arrogance immediately deflated at Jasmine's words.Clearing his throat, one of them said, "Ms. Smith, we're not
"What are you planning to do? Don't mess around! Drakonia is a society where personal relationships and mutual obligations are deeply valued, and can significantly influence outcomes and decisions. This has been the tradition for thousands of years. How can a single person like you break years of tradition?"Jasmine suddenly grew nervous.However, Frederick waved his hand dismissively and smiled. "Don't worry, I have my ways. Just let me...mess around this once."-Frederick walked into the lounge, and apologized, "Sorry for keeping you waiting. My apologies!"Jasmine followed behind, and added, "This is our general manager, Mr. Lester."The two officials immediately exchanged knowing smiles. "So you're Mr. Lester! Your reputation precedes you. To helm such a large company at such a young age is truly a remarkable feat!"Frederick replied politely, "You flatter me! Ms. Smith informed me of your visit. I heard you've traveled all this way to Aerowind Enterprise on our behalf. Y
Boom!The two officials barged straight into Frederick's office, breaking down the door. Jasmine and several assistants were also present, as they were in the middle of a meeting.Frederick feigned surprise, and asked, "Sirs, you're back again? Did you forget something here?" Seeing Frederick's expression, the two officials erupted with fury."Mr. Lester, did you personally put that stuff in the envelope?" one of them demanded."Yes," Frederick replied nonchalantly.The officials glared at him. "What do you mean by that?" "Whatever you think it means, that's what it means," Frederick said, maintaining his calm demeanor."Hah! Mr. Lester, you’ve trampled on our dignity and even proudly proclaimed it was you!" one of the officials accused.The officials from the Department of Commerce were now downright furious, and their faces were fierce."Do you know we have the power to issue an immediate cease and desist order against your company without going through any formalities?
"Are you talking about Mr. Ethan Walker, the director in charge of the entire Department of Commerce?" Both officials were startled.Their ultimate superior, Ethan Walker, was so high up that even employees like them only saw him once every six months.Frederick chuckled, and crossed his legs casually. "You'll find out soon enough."A few minutes later, their phones rang.It was their direct superior, Michael Ziegler.Their faces immediately turned pale as they hurriedly answered the call. "Mr. Ziegler, what's wrong? We were following your orders to thoroughly investigate the tax evasion at Aerowind Enterprise..."There was a burst of angry shouting from the other end. "Damn you and your whole family! Quickly apologize to Mr. Lester and come back! When did I ever tell you to investigate Aerowind Enterprise?! Just now, Mr. Walker called me and asked if it was my doing! You two idiots have messed everything up!"Upon hearing this, the two officials were thunderstruck and visib
"You're such a narcissist!" Jasmine rolled her eyes, clearly irritated by Frederick's arrogance. Could he really be so powerful as to ignore the authorities?She sighed. "Anyway, you're my boss, so I'll listen to you." Then, she leaned her head on Frederick's shoulder and continued, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? Since you're my man, I'll do as you say.""By the way, Mr. Lester, Ms. Smith. Apart from the two officials, Captain Zephyr from the law enforcement team has been waiting in the lounge for quite some time," the assistant suddenly said."Willa?" Frederick exclaimed."Yes, sir."Frederick's face darkened. "Why didn't you say so earlier?" Knowing Willa's temper, she must be furious after waiting so long!"I'm sorry, Mr. Lester! The situation seemed tense earlier, so I didn't dare interrupt..." the assistant apologized nervously, and bowed.Frederick couldn't be bothered with the assistant any longer. He walked straight into the lounge.Willa was dressed i
On the other end of the phone, Percy was terrified. Since inheriting half of Aston State's underworld, this was the first time Frederick had given him a direct order.The sharpness of Frederick's words made Percy's heart race. He couldn't afford to delay; immediately, he mobilized tens of thousands of his men and activated his entire network across Aston State to find Jennifer and Zoey.-Meanwhile, back at Aerowind Enterprise, Willa furrowed her elegant brows. "Frederick, don't act rashly! Searching for people is our law enforcement team's specialty. You can't possibly locate them relying solely on civilian forces..."Before she could finish her sentence, the phone rang."You've found Zoey? Alright, I got it," Frederick answered calmly.Willa was dumbfounded. It had only been three minutes since Frederick made that call! One couldn't even finish a trip to the restroom in that time! How did he manage it?"Captain Zephyr, I'm going to see someone now. I'll contact you anoth
"Mr. Lester! Everything's ready. Should I lead my men inside and round up everyone?" Percy asked respectfully when Frederick returned.As a smart man, Percy knew well that as long as he clung tightly to Frederick's coattails, his future achievements would far surpass a small place like Aston State. After all, when one person succeeded, everyone around him benefited.Percy refused to settle for being merely an underground king.Frederick waved him off casually. "I can handle this alone. You keep your men outside and ensure not even a fly gets in here.""Understood, Mr. Lester! If a fly gets in, I'll take care of it myself!" Percy pledged confidently.Frederick stepped into the bar. There, he was greeted by a scene of colorful lights and debauchery. It was beyond chaotic; it was utter pandemonium! Disheveled men and women clung to each other shamelessly, not caring about the scrutiny of others. Faint moans could even be heard from the nearby restroom, leaving little to the ima