The fact that Celena refused to sign made Jayme panic. In a blink of an eye, he came up with an idea.Jayme pretended like he was anxious and pointed at the place ahead of them where the construction was going. Then, he said, "Ms, Stone, it's not that I'm scared about you checking the materials and their prices. "It's just that these materials are already listed at the lowest price in the market. I've checked myself as well. There are no issues at all. I've worked with the Stone Group for years. Mr. Stone knows very well what kind of person I am. There's nothing for you to worry about at all."You've seen it yourself as well. The materials we have are going to be finished soon. If we don't get the materials here in time, we'll have to stop the construction this afternoon. That's why I'm so anxious."Besides, if the materials don't arrive today and the workers have to stop working, we, the contractors, would just have to pay them an additional half a day's wage at best. It'll just
"That's right, Mr. Robbie! We're all waiting for the materials so we can start working!""Didn't you say the materials will be restocked today? Look at the time. We can't just stand around and wait!""Mr. Robbie, we're out of materials. You can't just let us wait around while doing nothing, right?"The workers got more riled up the more they bellowed. They all threw their tools on the ground and gathered together by the time they were done.Jayme secretly observed Celena's expression after the workers started creating a commotion. A wicked sneer appeared on his face as he thought he was about to get his way after he saw Celena frowning and gripping the document tightly.Jayme let out a cough and walked up to the workers with a smile. Pretending to placate them, he said, "Listen up, everyone. Don't make a scene. I'm already discussing with Ms. Stone about purchasing the materials. "But you know that she's very serious and cautious when it comes to work. So, she'll first have to r
Everyone fell silent in an instant.Jayme, the other persons in charge, and the dozen workers, in particular, stared at Liam in shock.Celena, on the other hand, looked at Liam with slight confusion and asked, "Huh? Did you just say that there's something wrong with this document?"It was only then Jayme regained his senses. His face was filled with anger as he bellowed, "Liam, what the hell are you talking about? What do you mean something is wrong? I'm the one who prepared the list and the quotations for the materials on this document. Who could something possibly be wrong?"Besides, you're just a man who married into the Stone family. What do you know about the company? I'm warning you. Stop spewing nonsense and dragging my name through the mud on purpose!"Jayme turned to Celena furiously, looking like he was humiliated, and bellowed, "Ms. Stone, I've worked with the Stone Group for years. We've always built our cooperation on trust. Are you going to just let Liam, a clueless
It was after Liam reminded Celena that she remembered he was one of the outstanding young men in Drunham City back then. He interned at Cole Enterprise while still in junior high.He doubled the profit of the Cole Enterprise in the second year after he joined the company.Celena believed in Liam, but Jayme and the others were appointed by Yafe. If something was wrong with them, would that not mean that-Celena's expression changed drastically at the thought of that. "But they're all contractors that my father personally appointed. If something is off with them, th-then."A faint smile appeared on Liam's face after he saw that Celena was able to think of that. He patted her hand gently and said, "Celena, you just joined the company recently. There are still a lot of unspoken rules in the business that you're unfamiliar with. Take the situation today, for example. Have you ever thought of the possibility of them having a deal with Yafe under the table?""You mean like taking kickbac
"He's a loser who relies on his wife for money. What right does he have to call the shots for this project?""Ms. Stone, you've gone overboard. We've explained to you that today's batch of materials is very important. Are you not going to think on behalf of the Stone Group at all?""That's right! Your husband isn't part of the company. What gives him the right to meddle in the business here?"After Liam talked about taking the agreement away to verify the details, the contractors could no longer hold themselves back anymore. One after another, they stepped forward and stopped him.After all, they knew very well what was in the document. The list and prices of the materials written in the document looked fine at first glance, but it would not stand a chance if it was verified and examined closely.They planned to pressure Celena by telling her that the materials were running low and the workers were about to stop working soon. They wanted her to sign the document without having the
Celena immediately called out, "Mr. Robbie!"However, Jayme did not let Celena have a chance to speak at all. As soon as he was done talking, he immediately took out his phone from his pocket and called Yafe.Once the call was answered, Jayme said in an icy voice, "Mr. Stone, Ms. Stone refused to sign the document to authorize us to purchase the materials. "You know how important this batch of materials is. If we don't have them, we'll have to stop working. Ms. Stone said something was wrong with the document, and she wanted to take it away with her to verify the details."I've worked with the Stone Group for so long. I believe you know what kind of person I am. But Ms. Stone thinks there's something wrong with my character right now. You shouldn't have collaborated with us if that's what she's thinking. You should've just worked with a contractor that you trust."I've been looking out for the Stone Group. I was worried that the project would be delayed and your company would suf
As soon as Yafe heard Celena's voice over the phone, he flew into a rage and bellowed, "Celena, what's wrong with you? Don't you know the importance of the materials? Can you afford to bear the responsibility for causing a delay?"Also, don't you forget that you're just a manager now. What right do you have to call the shots on things that I've instructed you to do?"Sign the document Jayme prepared now. This is an order! The materials have to be transported to the site today!"Listen up, Celena. You better not step out of line. Don't be smug and forget your place just because you're in charge of two major projects now. You're just a manager. Who gave you the right to meddle in a major decision for the company?"Celena hung her head as she listened to Yafe barking at her. Finally, Yafe was done. However, just as Celena was about to say something, Liam snatched the phone away from her.Liam said sternly, "Yafe, I suggest you be polite when you talk to my wife. Also, Celena is not g
One of the contractors looked at Celena fiercely and threatened, "Ms. Stone, you better cooperate or you'll be the one to suffer in the end!"Celena was so frightened that colors drained from her face and her body could not stop shaking. She already felt uneasy after what happened at the Bridal District yesterday. After she was frightened by the aggressive workers at the site, her legs turned to jelly.Celena grabbed Liam's arm in fear to stop herself from falling and called out frightfully, "Liam!"Liam supported Celena and said, "Don't be afraid. I'll protect you."He then turned to look at Jayme and the ferocious workers. They were all holding hammers, wrenches, and other tools at that moment.Liam frowned with a frosty gaze gleaming in his eyes. He sneered and said, "Mr. Robbie, it looks like you've been prepared for this."Jayme sneered and glared at Liam viciously. His voice was filled with disdain as he said, "Liam, who do you think you are? You're nothing more than a lose