Chapter 633


    "I can tell you now. You are free to resign with immediate effect if you do not have the confidence


    that thepany will get through this. I will not force you to stay and help ovee this crisis,"


    Jenna said clearly, sweeping her eyes over everyone. She then waved the keys in her hand and


    continued, "This is the key to Mr. Richards'' office. He has already authorized me to take charge of


    thepany. Regarding the payroll, you can give it to me to sign now. Anyone who wants to get


    signatures for resignation letters could also look for me now."


    The senior executives looked guilty after hearing Jenna''s words. None of them wanted to resign.


    They held their breaths as they were afraid of getting into trouble. The huge conference room was


    so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.


    "CFO."


    "Yes, Mrs. Richards."


    "Did we receive the two hundred million dors from N&S Group yesterday?" Jenna asked, looking


    straight at the CFO.


    The CFO thought for a moment and made a phone call immediately. A few momentster, he


    smiled and said, "Mrs. Richards, the money has just been credited into our ount."


    "Okay." Jenna took over the topic and said quickly, "Let''s do this. The public rtions manager will


    go down and exin the situation to the shareholders. If they insist, then immediately process their


    shares withdrawal requests. I will approve the documents. But you must make it clear to them that


    the Richards Group will never work with the shareholders and clients who backed out again, as they


    have no integrity and did not hold up their end of the bargain. Furthermore, they will also be forever


    included in ourpany''s cklist."


    The public rtions manager left after receiving the instructions.


    The two hundred million dors that they had just received from the N&S Group had almost


    reignited everyone''s confidence.


    People who were familiar with the workings of the business world understood that N&S Group was


    actually a subsidiary of the Richards Group and was doing quite well overseas. The Richards Group


    was still standing strong. Of course, people wouldn''t be stupid enough to resign from such a well-


    establishedpany.


    "If you still wish to work for thepany, then please go down immediately to take care of your


    respective departments. Anyone who continues to gossip and spread rumors will be fired


    immediately." Jenna turned and walked out of the office after finishing her sentence.


    The people in the room stood up cautiously and went back to their respective departments.


    The chaos in Richards Group was immediately resolved. Everything had returned to normal.


    Jenna came to Hansen''s office and began to deal with various matters of thepany,


    The public rtions manager walked up to her with a smile and reported that none of the


    shareholders or customers wanted to withdraw their shares anymore. They had all left thepany.


    Jenna let out a cold snort, and just waved her hand without a word.


    The public rtions manager took the hint and left her office quietly.


    Jenna started to bury herself in work and did not leave until nighttime.


    Meanwhile, in the luxurious private suite of Walda Hotel.


    Octavia stepped into the VIP room in trepidation with an invitation card in her hand.


    A feeling of fear that she couldn''tprehend followed her along the way here.


    Who invited her here? What was the purpose of the invitation? She was clueless!


    She didn''t want toe but the sender had given out the invitation in a tone that seemed


    impossible to reject the invitation. It was as if there would be dire consequences if she rejected the


    invitation.


    She pushed the door open with unease.


    The interior was luxuriously decorated. The room appeared ssy.


    Who would be this pompous?


    "Is anyone here?" she asked softly and looked around.


    The private room was empty. Clearly, the person who invited her hadn''t arrived yet.


    She checked the time on her phone and noticed that she arrived right on time. It seemed like the


    other party had bailed on her.


    She thought for a while before walking out of the room. She proceeded to ask the waiter to see who


    had reserved the private room.


    The waiter shook his head, as he didn''t know either.


    She felt even more uneasy. She stood in the private room and looked around. She had a vague


    feeling that something was not quite right and decided to leave.


    "Mrs. Richards, this way please." A young man''s voice sounded from outside.


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    There were footsteps heading towards the door of the private room.


    Octavia stood still and held her breath.


    Mrs. Richards? She didn''t know a Mrs. Richards!


    The door was pushed open.


    "Ah, it''s you," Octavia eximed, taking a few steps back in shock.


    "Sorry, I''mte." Jenna smiled and extended her hand towards Octavia. "My name is Jenna Murphy.


    Thank you foring. Please have a seat."


    Jenna''s hand stretched out in front of her.


    Octavia hesitated, stretched out her hand, and shook Jenna''s hand briefly while her mind was


    turning and assessing the situation.


    What did she invite her here for!


    She rummaged through her memories trying to find clues about Mrs. Richards. She had heard of


    her but their paths have never crossed. Why would she arrange to meet her out of the blue?


    She was aware of the incident about Hansen being taken away as it was on the front page of the


    news today.


    Was it because of this? How can she be of help?


    Her eyes rolled around and her mood calmed down. She did not look as frightened anymore.


    Jenna has nothing on her so she had no reasons to be afraid of.


    "Mrs. Richards, what can I do for you?" Octavia sat down on the sofa and asked in a casual tone.


    Jenna poured her a cup of tea and ced it in front of her. She then smiled and said, "Nothing,


    Octavia. I just wanted to chat."


    "Oh." Octavia snorted and said indifferently, "Mrs. Richards, I am just an insignificant employee of


    thepany. I am not on your level to talk to you and I don''t think we have anymon interests."


    Jenna said with a half smile, "No, we do. We have a lot of topics inmon that we should


    discuss."


    Her expression was calm, and she was very confident in her actions.


    Octavia''s eyelids twitched slightly. She looked straight at her and felt a little intimidated.


    "Mrs. Richards, what do you mean?"


    Jenna leaned back on the couch and made herselffortable. She picked up the teacup in her


    hand, took a sip gently, before talking slowly and


    courteously, "Octavia, of course, I have my reasons to invite you here today. I hope you can


    cooperate with me in our conversation. This will benefit you."


    "Really?" Octavia refused toply. She stood up and said coldly, "Mrs. Richards, you really think


    too highly of me. I am just an insignificant employee of a smallpany. I have no value to you at


    all and we have nothing to talk about. I''m afraid that I have disappointed you. I''m sorry but I shall


    make a move as I have prior engagements."


    She stood up and was ready to leave.


    Jenna understood what she was implying. She smiled lightly and said, "Octavia, I would suggest


    you sit down, so that we can have a good talk. We might even have a good time. Who knows? I


    may even be able to help you."


    Octavia chuckled and said bluntly, "Mrs. Richards, thank you so much. However, there is really


    nothing to talk about between us and I don''t need your kindness. I am just an unimportant staff


    member and I can''t provide you with any valuable information. In my opinion, Mrs. Richards, you


    should spend your energy on dealing with your husband''s lovers.


    Her tone was light and casual. Then, she turned around to leave.


    "Stop." Lomen stood in front of her. He looked at her with a vacant expression and said, "Please


    show some respect to Mrs. Richards and answer her questions honestly."


    Lomen''s body blocked Octavia''s way out like a stone wall. His sharp but gloomy eyes were staring


    at her, as cold as iron.


    It was only then that Octavia realized that she might not be able to walk out of here that day!


    "Mrs. Richards, are you going to keep me here now by force?" She turned to look and asked Jenna


    angrily.


    Jenna was sipping her tea at a rxed pace with an indifferent expression.


    "There is no need for me to use force on you. I believe you''ll cooperate with me," she said in a calm


    tone.


    Octavia sneered. "Mrs. Richards, you are acting so confident but are you aware that you are using


    force now to make me stay? I can tell you certainly that I will neither cooperate with you, nor will I


    answer your questions."


    "Really?" Jenna said with a chuckle. "You are behaving rudely, which is not a good thing. Lomen


    had only intended for you to allow me to finish my words." "I think it''s better that you listen carefully


    to what I am going to say before you decide what you want to do. What do you think?"


    Octavia raised her eyes and looked at Lomen, who was standing in front of her. His face was cold


    and ruthless, and he would notpromise at all. Then, she looked at Jenna, who was calm and


    Well, let''s see what she has to say. Either way, she would not be able to provide her with any useful


    information at all! Octavia thought smugly.


    She walked back as she contemted and sat down on the couch with an arrogant look on her


    face.


    "Then, hurry up and say it. I''m listening. Remember, I have very limited patience. There are people


    waiting for me outside as well. I didn''te here alone."


    Her message was clear. She would not cooperate with her. She can''t be threatened either as she


    didn''te here alone. Her bodyguards were waiting for her outside, and there were probably more


    than one of them!


    Jenna understood what she was implying. She smiled and spoke without thinking twice.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t take up a lot of your time. I just need a few minutes. Why are young people so


    impatient now? You will easily lose out if you continue to behave this way."


    Octavia was getting restless. "Mrs. Richards, just say whatever you have to say. I don''t have much


    spare time."


    Jenna smiled and put down the cup of tea. She continued to lean back on the couch and asked


    lightly, "I am sure you have heard of Ziyon?"


    "Ziyon?"


    Octavia''s face turned pale as soon as she heard this name. Her whole body tensed, and she


    appeared alert.


    "Who is Ziyon? Which Ziyon? I don''t understand what you are saying!" She pretended to question


    back in confusion. Nervousness and anxiety was written clearly on her face.


    Jenna looked at her calmly.