NOVPUBChapter 963: Chapter 963: That Moronic Second Cousin_1 Chapter 963: Chapter 963: That Moronic Second Cousin_1 “Such a good-looking, energetic young man, but with such an obscene laugh.”
No wonder he still hasn’t found a girlfriend.
Lyke Zhekova decided, once he’s no longer single, he should advise Wallace Martin on these matters from the perspective of an experienced person.
Then he responded aloofly to Wallace, “What do you think?”
Wallace Martin blinked his eyes and said knowingly, “What if it’s still their CEO who is really in charge, and Miss Lewis is only assisting?
Then it would be their CEO who shows up.”
“If you don’t handle this well, I’ll send you to Virtuoso for some training,” Lyke warned.
Wallace Martin: “!”
Isn’t Virtuoso the company of Lyke’s dimwitted cousin, Gabriel Zhekova?
He doesn’t want to go there at all!
“I understand!” Wallace immediately assured, “I promise to handle it perfectly.”
“CEO, if there is nothing else, I’ll start working on it right away!” Wallace added.
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Lyke waved him off, signaling Wallace to leave.
This kid Wallace understood his personality thoroughly after working with him for so long.
Taking advantage of being indispensable therefore not easily replaced, he always tested his boundaries time and again.
Lyke could not help but admit, he’d become accustomed to it.
Wallace exited the office and waited for about 20 minutes.
Lyke didn’t call him back in.
Wallace then settled down and began working on the tasks assigned by Lyke.
His first task was to secretly investigate whether General Manager Webster had serious misconducts like Mr.
Houston.
The investigation would take time, so for now, he had to wait.
Afterward, Wallace called Mr.
Houston to relay Lyke’s orders.
Hearing that Lyke instructed her to take a temporary leave, Mr.
Houston felt a chill run down his spine.
A chill penetrated her very bones.
“How long do I have to take leave for?” Mr.
Houston asked immediately.
Could her position be taken away when she returned from the leave?
Or even worse, could she be laid off?
News would spread quickly in the industry if someone at the level of Vice President got fired by the company.
It would be very hard for her to find a job then.
How would she find one?
Which company would be in need of a Vice President?
Although with her experience, she wouldn’t have to start from scratch.
But if she had to start from a mid-level position, she was not ready for such a drastic change.
Moreover, once the news of her dismissal got out,
Despite whether she applied or not, every company would investigate out of curiosity and inquire about the reasons for her dismissal.
Mr.
Houston might not yet know why she was asked to stop working,
But she had a clear understanding of what she had done.
It didn’t matter if her dismissal was due to her past deeds.
These matters were not hard to investigate.
Once inquiries were made, her secrets would be easily unearthed.
Who would want to employ her then?
Mr.
Houston was truly anxious now.
With her own predicament, how could she think about warning General Manager Webster?
Moreover, she knew well enough that General Manager Webster was conscientious and hadn’t overstepped lines like she had.
Mr.
Houston asked timidly, “Why am I being put on hold?”
“Assistant Wallace, there ought to be a reason for suspending my work, right?” Mr.
Houston said.
Mr.
Houston’s first suspicion was the partnership with the Virtuoso.
After all, everything went wrong the moment Lyke held onto the contract of that partnership.
“Is it because of the collaboration with the Virtuoso?” Mr.
Houston took the initiative, “I did have people investigate it.
Virtuoso has no issues and fits well with our company’s criteria for collaboration, that’s why I chose them.”
Wallace heard Mr.
Houston’s dignified tone, still laced with a hint of probe.
Wallace then honestly told her, “Mr.
Houston, there’s no need to test waters with me.
I’ll be straight with you.
The collaboration with Virtuoso isn’t a problem.
The company intends to continue the partnership with them.
You can rest assured.”
Mr.
Houston: “!”
Rest assured?
What is she to be assured about!
Continuing the partnership with the Virtuoso doesn’t benefit her.
The most pressing question now is her position!
“Just because you take leave, doesn’t mean you’re suspended.
And, I think you might already have a hunch regarding the ‘why,'” said Wallace.
“CEO knows exactly how the deal with Virtuoso came under your purview.”
At this point, Mr.
Houston felt her heart freeze over.
From the inside out, chilling her completely.
If Lyke knew about this matter, what else did he know?
Mr.
Houston was painfully aware of her actions.
However, Mr.
Houston didn’t dare to ask.
In case Lyke and Wallace weren’t actually aware of her past deeds.
Should she ask, wouldn’t that be like walking into a trap?
Assistant Wallace was too smart for her to sneak anything past him.
One slip of a hint would give him a solid hold over her.
“So this time!” Mr.
Houston struggled to say, “Assistant Wallace, please give me a clue.
What exactly does the CEO intend?
Am I suspended?
All these years, I’ve never caused any loss to the company.
On the contrary, I brought in substantial performance.”
“Even though I’ve overstepped in my personal matters while working with Virtuoso, I do differentiate between personal and official matters.
As you just said, Virtuoso is absolutely fine and perfectly fits the company’s criteria.
Then wouldn’t it be improper to mix my personal indiscretions with official matters?” Mr.
Houston said.
“If you’re unhappy, you can go argue with the CEO.
The decision was made by him.
I’m just the messenger,” Wallace shrugged off responsibility.
Mr.
Houston: “!”
Where would she dare to argue with Lyke?
Who, after so many years in the company, doesn’t know about Lyke’s temper?
His decisions, especially those relating to disciplinary matters, weren’t altered by discussion.
Often, further argument would lead to heavier punishment.
Therefore, there was no way Mr.
Houston would approach Lyke.
To placate her, Wallace soothingly said, “Don’t worry too much, Mr.
Houston.
This isn’t a suspension.
It’s just a temporary leave.”
“I think he just doesn’t want you to handle the Virtuoso collaboration anymore,” Wallace told her.
Mr.
Houston felt slightly relieved but still sensed that something wasn’t right, “If that’s the case, they could just take the Virtuoso collaboration away from me.
There’s no need for a leave.”
Before Wallace could answer, she said again, “Don’t tell me I should ask CEO.
You’ve worked with the CEO for so many years.
You understand him best.
Just tell me.”
