Chapter 77 - The Choice is Yours


    Cody mmed his fist on the table, veins bulging in his neck and his expression furious. He was so


    enraged he wanted to punch Arthur. "You''ll be sorry if you go through with this," he spat.


    Cody had a backup of The Underworld, knowing full well that the Brown Company''s business was


    heavily dependent on itswork. The influence of The Underworld was so strong that it directly


    impacted the development of the Brown Company. As such, Cody was confident he deserved to be


    CEO, as only he could ensure the Brown Company would remain on its fast-paced growth track without


    any obstacles.


    Moreover, Cody was sure that Arthur Gardner was not a well-known person nor a part of The


    Underworld. He was certain Arthur would not stay at the helm of thepany for long, and the Brown


    Company would soon fall into ruins.


    Cody fixed his gaze on Arthur and dered firmly, "You must have a valid justification if you intend to


    terminate me. I''m confident you don''t possess any such grounds."


    He then shifted his attention to the other executives and implored them, "Inform our new leader of my


    importance to the corporation. Exin to him what a valuable asset I am."


    Arthur nodded and gazed at the other executives. He allowed them to express their opinions before


    revealing all the facts that proved contrary to what they had said.


    Arthur had acquired abundant information and thoroughly analyzed thepany''s business, giving him


    the confidence to make it even more sessful.


    Someone then raised their hand, and, with Arthur''s nod, the man stood up.


    “Mr. Gardner, allow me to speak,” he said.


    “I know you want to make thispany even more advanced, but I think this action you take is too


    hasty. Do you really understand how much influence Mr. Cody had at thispany? We could be in for


    disaster if we make the wrong move. I hope you will reconsider your decision. And, forgive me if I seem


    impolite, but didn''t you used to be a janitor here, Mr. Gardner? I''m sorry, but we need proof that you are


    capable of making the right decisions for the future of thispany.”


    Cody''s face lit up with a smile when he heard someone finally express their support for him. Confident


    that the majority of thepany''s executives would likely feel the same way, given that a decision


    made by thepany would not benefit them.


    "Alright, does anyone else have an opinion to share?" Arthur then turned to the others.


    "Let me talk, sir," someone else stood up and continued. "I don''t believe that thispany needs any


    changes whatsoever, as I feel that we are doing quite well. This is a sizablepany and we are able


    to provide very good ies for both our employees and shareholders. I''m sorry, sir, but I believe that


    decisions should be based on data. You cannot make arbitrary decisions because you are a


    shareholder in thispany. I implore you to allow us to continue running thispany in the right


    manner. We do not need someone toe in and tell us how to run apany. Thank you."


    After waiting patiently for a while and not seeing anyone else offer their opinion, Arthur finally


    concluded that it was time to speak his mind.


    Therge screen in the room suddenly lit up with the data Arthur had gathered and presented, leaving


    many in awe of the depth of information Arthur had managed to acquire.


    "The colossal apartmentplex in this region has been the most unsessful venture taken up by


    thispany. There were countless illegal activities that took ce there, and yet it remained in


    operation for an extended period of time. Above all, the Brown Company did not experience any gain


    from this project, and I am certain that all the money that was going into thepany was merely


    falling into the hands of a few people," Arthur stated.


    Arthur then turned to the executives in the room, who immediately looked away, their sins exposed.


    "This is just one example of other projects that experience the same case," he added. "And I''m sure


    that if this continues, we will never go anywhere and remain stagnant, unable to improve thispany


    any better."


    Cody, hearing Arthur''s exnation, immediately stood up once again. "You can''t make arbitrary


    decisions, Mr. Gardner," he said. "Do you have any idea what would happen to thispany if we


    tampered with that project?"


    "Sure, I know," Arthur answered casually.


    "You have dug your own grave," Cody warned, his voice low yet menacing, "if you persist in taking


    such reckless actions. Are you aware of the consequences should you dare to tangle with The


    Underworld?"


    He paused, giving Arthur a moment to imagine the immense power of The Underworld; Cody knew it


    would be enough to cause him to recoil in fear.


    At the same time, several employees who had never heard of it or were unclear began to gossip and


    debate about it. Some of them knew about The Underworld, a vast organization alleged to be pulling


    the strings of government from the shadows. But, for most, it was the first time they had heard any


    suggestion that The Underworld had ties to theirpany.


    Arthur smiled at Cody''s words. "So, you admit that you really have cheated on this project, Cody?" he


    asked.


    “I don''t feel that what I did was wrong,” Cody replied, his tone condescending.


    “We had no other choice but to work with The Underworld. They are the only ones who can provide the


    strong support from various parties, including the government, that we need in order to carry out our


    projects smoothly. And I''m sure you wouldn''t understand that far, would you?” he added.


    Arthur then cast his gaze around the room, determination zing in his eyes.


    "Some of you may have heard of The Underworld, while others may not," he said. "But I believe that we


    must find the courage to stand on our own and not be overshadowed by them. Otherwise, we will never


    be able to pursue our own ambitions and thispany will be doomed."


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    Cody could no longer contain his anger, hearing Arthur continue to spout nonsensical words.


    "Therefore," Arthur dered, "anyone who disagrees with my decision and wishes to resign right now


    can do so. You may follow Cody, the former CEO of thispany, whom I have also fired today."


    Cody clenched his fists at Arthur''sst words and, without hesitation, he lunged forward ready to punch


    him. Arthur, however, calmly stepped out of the way and retaliated with a powerful punch to Cody''s


    face, sending him flying back against the wall at the far end of the room.


    Everyone was stunned by Arthur''s strength and Codyy unconscious in a corner of the room.


    "You may choose the gentle path or the rough path, I will serve whatever you choose," Arthur dered


    to everyone.


    Alicia clicked her tongue in frustration, her anger bubbling up as she saw that Arthur had already


    beaten Cody. She wanted to rip the man''s mouth apart, and she was ready to throw a tantrum if


    anyone dared to belittle Arthur in her presence.


    Edna then softly whispered to Alicia. "Hey cutie," she said with a smile, "hold back. Let our boss be the


    main performance in the show this time, okay?"


    "CK," Alicia sighed in response.