NOVPUBChapter 1326: 612 Mountain Rain_1 Chapter 1326: 612 Mountain Rain_1 Year of 2026, April, 28th.
Auspicious for finance and commencing business.
On this day fifteen years ago, Digby Hart established his own business empire.
After fifteen years of uninterrupted development, the Artie Group has become an integral part of both Pethkids and Jimenez.
Digby Hart set this day as the annual meeting and anniversary of the Artie Group.
With the rapid development of society and technology, as a leading information technology company in Jimenez, the Artie Group naturally stays at the forefront of technology.
Its research team is about to launch its latest self-developed chip at the annual meeting.
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There are already voices within the industry predicting that this chip release will lead the Artie Group into a new era.
The annual meeting of the Artie Group is always open to the public and some media are invited to attend.
However, the scale of this year’s meeting will be unprecedented due to the chip release.
There are also rumors that Digby Hart will be getting married and he will propose to his girlfriend at the annual meeting.
If this is true, programmers on various forums will have to hurry to fix the program; they’ll be working through the night.
“Is the rumor about Digby Hart’s illegitimate daughter true?
It’s being talked about in very specific details.”
In a corner of the venue, several TV station reporters are gathered together sharing information.
“Hush.” One reporter glanced around cautiously.
“Don’t say such things carelessly.
I heard from an old classmate who cooperates with the Artie Group’s PR department that the Artie Group has issued a gag order.
Any media that spreads this rumor about the illegitimate daughter won’t last in this industry.
You guys don’t want your jobs anymore, spouting such rumors carelessly.
If one of the staff members of the Artie Group hears it, it’ll be over.”
“Where there’s smoke, there must be fire.
I think there’s a high possibility that the rumor is true.
Otherwise, why would Digby Hart be in such a rush to propose?
He must be worried that his girlfriend will leave after finding out about his illegitimate daughter.”
“Digby Hart is worried about a girlfriend leaving?
What a joke!
Is the woman some sort of fairy?”
“What do you know?
Rumor has it that his girlfriend comes from an influential background, she’s not just an ordinary person.
Otherwise, why would she make an austere man like him fall in love?”
Just then, they saw a man in a suit leading a group of people walking by.
They quickly closed their mouths.
Only when the group walked away did they dare to speak again.
“That must be Lorcan Hart, he looks really imposing.”
“Ensure the security work for the event is done well and guarantee a smooth completion of the annual meeting!” Having arranged everything, Lorcan Hart finally had a moment to take a breath and drink some water.
“Secretary Hart, this is the guest list and seating arrangements for tonight, please take a look.”
Lorcan Hart took it and glanced at it.
The look didn’t quite sit well with him and he furrowed his eyebrows.
The staffer was nervous, unsure where the mistake was.
“What benefits did the Capris offer you that you gave up Mistress’s seat?”
Secretary Hart’s voice was very calm, but it scared the staffer pale.
“Mistress!” The worker murmured, “I never received notice that the Mistress would be attending.
There are rumors online that she is currently in Coral Island and may not be able to attend the company’s annual meeting!” His voice got quieter as he spoke.
Aubree Groove has a different last name than the Hart’s, and she has no blood ties to Digby Hart.
The Artie Group has tens of thousands of employees, with various internal factions and complexities.
Many people don’t really see Aubree Groove as the Mistress of the Artie Group.
Meanwhile, the Capris, who had recent business dealings with the Artie Group, was given the best seat by the staffer for their daughter.
Lorcan Hart slammed the seating chart down on her face.
The hard cover scraped against her face; it stung.
“Very good.
There is no place for traitors in this company.
Go to the HR department now to terminate your contract. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝖕𝖚𝖇.𝖈𝔬𝔪
The company will give you a severance payment, so it’s best if we part amicably.”
She had kept some hope in her heart, thinking it wouldn’t be a big deal, but she wasn’t expecting Secretary Hart to fire her right away.
She was a senior executive hired by the company at a high salary and had been working diligently for the company for many years.
Firing her just like that is too unreasonable.
“We have an agreement.
Without a serious misdemeanour, the company has no right to fire me.”
“Is that so?” Lorcan Hart smiled faintly and picked up his phone.
“Mr.
Philbert, there is something urgent at the company that needs to be handled.”
Isabella Foster started to be scared.
The Artie Group has one of the best legal teams in the world.
She is looking for trouble by doing this.
“Secretary Hart, I…I know I was wrong.
Please don’t let me go.
I will change the seating chart right away.”
“It’s too late.” Secretary Hart turned around indifferently.
The surrounding employees held their breath as they watched the scene unfold, their heads bowed in solemn reflection.
They must always remember Aubree Groove is the Mistress of the Artie Group.
Lorcan Hart received a call and went to a quiet place to answer it.
“Mr.
Hart, the person you asked me to monitor has taken action.”
Lorcan Hart stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city.
The midday sun was somewhat dazzling, and he inadvertently squinted his eyes.
“We must not let anyone ruin tonight’s banquet.”
Nor could any opportunity be given to tarnish his lord’s reputation.
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Meanwhile, a man wearing a baseball cap and face mask was stopped at the hotel entrance.
He showed his credentials, and the security officer carefully inspected them with a device.
The attending media and journalists were carefully screened by the PR department and often collaborated with the Artie Group.
The on-site question scripts were carefully prepared through thoughtful consultations to ensure that there would be no situations beyond control.
“Sir, please remove your hat and mask for a facial verification.”
The man didn’t expect the situation to be this strict and couldn’t help but sweat a bit.
“Verification complete.” The machine issued a mechanical voice, and the man covertly let out a sigh of relief.
The security officer returned his credentials and gave him an additional pass.
The man put his mask back on, his victorious smile hidden under the brim of his cap.
He is the number one paparazzo in the industry, famous for getting photos no other can get.
A week ago, he received a strange phone call.
At the Artie Group’s annual meeting, a shocking reveal would occur.
The caller had asked if he wanted to get the exclusive news.
He immediately sensed the business opportunity.
If there was indeed major news, and the media on-site didn’t dare to expose it, he would.
After all these years, he’s received numerous lawsuits from celebrities and is no longer scared of anything.
How could Digby Hart scare him?
Combined with the recent rumors about Digby Hart’s illegitimate daughter, he was pretty sure he knew what the big reveal was.
Given the gag order from Digby Hart, it seemed the rumors were mostly true.
A coup was about to be staged tonight.
As the top paparazzo, he certainly had to reveal the truth to the public.
After having a full body SPA and dressing carefully, Nana Breezent, a woman with a graceful figure and an elegant demeanor, appeared in the mirror.
She practiced hard in front of the mirror and took a deep breath.
This was her first time attending such a grand occasion as Digby Hart’s companion.
She must not disgrace Digby Hart.
The mirror reflected a slender young lady.
“Nana, you look beautiful.”
Nana Breezent turned around in surprise; “Aubree, you’re back.”
