The mention of Rose’s name seemed to embolden them, as if her influence could still sway Alex.
“Huh! Rose this… Rose that. Huh!”
But Alex only sneered. His expression grew colder, his disdain for them more visible and evident.
“Rose?” he repeated, his tone filled with mockery. “And what is she supposed to be? A goddess I have to kneel to? My master or something?”
The biting sarcasm in his voice made the Winters family flinch, their desperation growing.
Alex stood up slowly, his presence looming over them like an unstoppable force. He looked at the Winters family from his position, his expression one of utter disdain.
“Let me make this clear,” he said, his voice deadly calm. “Rose’s name holds no power here. Atleast not anymore.”
“Do you really think I care about her opinion?” Alex leaned back in his chair, his sharp gaze piercing through the Winters family eyes. His voice was calm, but the disdain dripping from his words was unmistakable.
“Do I need her permission to make decisions in my company? Do I need her permission to sit, stand, shit or something?” His tone rose slightly, every word hitting with the weight of a rock on their head.
He leaned forward, his elbows resting on the table as he continued, his voice cold and resolute. “Let me make this clear. I don’t care if Rose is unhappy. Even if she were standing right here in front of me, I’d still ensure every one of you pays for what you’ve done! No, maybe a more drastic measure to be honest.”
His words were like a thunderclap in the room. He slapped everyone in the The Winters family with his words as their paled faces visibly, their trembling hands betraying their growing panic pr their previous calm.
The other attendees in the room watched the scene unfold in stunned silence. For years, Alex had been the laughingstock of the company, a man who bent over backward for Rose and her family, letting them walk all over him.
But now, that version of Alex was nowhere to be seen. In his place stood a sharp, commanding figure, someone who wouldn’t hesitate to sever ties, no matter how deeply they were rooted.
Their shock quickly turned to awe. Many had suffered in silence under the oppressive rule of the Winters family, who had abused their positions and thrown their weight around, shielded by Rose’s influence.
For years, their actions had bred resentment within the company, but no one had dared to stand up to them.
Well that was… Until now.
Alex let the silence linger for a moment, watching as the room digested his words. Then, his voice broke the stillness once more, calm but firm. “Additionally, Dominic, Leo Turner…”
He listed off a series of names, each belonging to long term employees who were best in the company who had been relegated to obscurity under the Winters family’s reign.
“All the names I just mentioned will fill the positions vacated by Charles Winters and the others.”
The weight of his announcement hit the room like a wave. The individuals he had named were seasoned professionals, loyal, hardworking, and highly capable.
For years, they had been overlooked and suppressed, their talents wasted in menial roles. Now, Alex’s decision was giving them the opportunity they had long deserved.
Several of the newly promoted employees stood up, their emotions barely contained. Their voices trembled with gratitude as they expressed their loyalty.
“Thank you, Sir, for your trust!” one of them said, his hands trembling slightly as he bowed deeply.
“We will give everything we have to serve the company!” another added, her voice filled with resolve.
It was clear that for these employees, this was more than a promotion. It was a moment of vindication, a recognition of their loyalty and dedication after years of being overlooked. They were determined to repay Alex’s trust with unwavering effort.
Dominic, one of the newly appointed executives, stepped forward. He was a middle-aged man with a calm demeanor and an air of calmness and thoughtfulness. Clearing his throat, he addressed Alex with measured respect.
“Sir, I know your actions are for the company’s benefit,” he began, his tone cautious yet sincere. “But replacing so many people so quickly will undoubtedly put financial and operational strain on our company.”
He glanced around the room, his concern mirrored in the expressions of the other newly appointed executives. “Would it be better to approach this transition gradually? It might help stabilize the company during the restructuring.”
The others nodded in agreement, their worries were clear and very much to look into. They were excited about their new roles, but they couldn’t ignore the potential risks of such rapid changes.
Alex, however, waved off their concerns with a simple gesture, his expression remaining calm.
That was before… even he had to look into this slowly if he didn’t have a system and the reward he just got for removing the Winters family from the company.
“There’s no need to worry about the financial impact,” he said, his voice steady and firm. “I have only one goal: to get this company back on track as quickly as possible, no matter the cost.”
He leaned forward slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping across the room. “Your task is to focus entirely on this goal. Leave everything else to me.”
The order and authority in his tone left no room for argument related to this matter. Just as the executives were about to respond, Alex reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a sleek black card, placing it on the table with a deliberate motion.
“This card holds $10 billion,” Alex stated plainly, as though the amount were insignificant. “It’s more than enough to cover any loss, turbulence or anything caused by the restructuring.”
The room fell into stunned silence. The sheer amount of money Alex was willing to inject into the company left everyone speechless. For a moment, no one moved, their expressions a mix of shock and disbelief.
“Ten billion… dollars” someone muttered under their breath, their voice barely audible.
“This… This is unbelievable,” another whispered, their eyes wide.
While the other executives struggled to process what they had just heard, the Winters family members sat frozen in their seats, their faces twisted in disbelief and panic. They had thought Alex’s actions were bold before, but this was on an entirely different level.
He was prepared. He was prepared from the start.
Charles, his earlier bravado completely shattered, tried to speak but could barely get the words out. “You… You can’t be serious, Sir…” his eyes widened as he looked at Alex finally seeing the grim situation which he should have seen the moment he got terminated.
Alex glanced at him, his expression still the same but the one who had a new face of a deapair was now Charles. Then, slowly, he leaned back in his chair, his sharp gaze locking onto Charles.
“Serious?” Alex repeated, his tone cold and biting. “I’ve never been more serious in my life to be honest.”
The sheer amount of money Alex was willing to put into the company left the room stunned, except for the Winters members.
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