Chapter 15
Cene stretched lazily. “11’s nothing major, just find some jobs for my relatives. Nothing too demanding–high salaries, good benefits, and easy work will do.”
The Hit manager, Sandra Newinan, blinked, immentarily speechless. Nothing major? The audacity of his request was staggering.
“Mr. Reid, you might not be aware, but Payne Group’s stalling is already at full capacity. Hiring more people will take some time.
“And, even when we start recruiting, veur_uh, requirements might be difficult to meet. We have a rigorous review process for hiring.”
Cedric shot her a sharp look. “I told you to make it happen. Why are you wasting my time withexcuses?
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Sandra took a steadying breath and tried again. “I’m sorry, Mr. Meid, but I don’t have the authority to make these decisions.”
Cedric let out a cold chuckle “Who said you needed authority? T’on giving you a direct order, just do what i said
Sandra hesitated, he mouth opening as it to respond, but the words taltered and died on her tongu
“What’s the problem now? You don’t listen to me amor? Do I have to get Lettle to spell it out for you?” Cedric pressed.
He stepped closer, his eyes gleaming with menace, the sharp edge in his tone enough to send a chill through the room. Before Sandra could reply, a calm, commanding voice sliced through the tension like a knite.
“Yes, you do
Cedric tumed sharply, initation flickering across his face. Grace strode in, her heels clicking against the floor with measured confidence.
She was dressed in a sleek business suit that hugged her form perfectly, highlighting her flawless figure. More than a few of the men in the room stole glances at het strong curves
Cedric’s mention shitted immediately.
– Mr. Reid, the HR department at Payne Coup operates directly under Lettie’s management. All personnel decisions require her explicit approval and signature. So, don 1 make this harder than it needs to be. She doesn’t have the authority, and neither do I.”
Grace’s voice was laced with unmistakable disdain. She had only come to HR to drop off some files but had walked right into the middle of this absurd scene Cedric’s relatives immediately began muttering in indignation
“What land of nonsense is this? They’re husband and wife, why all this ‘yours and mine‘ foolishness?
“Exactly! What kind of employees are these? What’s the point of keeping them around?”
“Cedric, don’t tell me you can’t even handle something as simple as this!TM
Cedric’s are flushed, oscillating between red and pale, humiliated and furious. In one swift motion, he slammed his palm against the desk with a sharp crack “Cut the crap! Get them hired immediately! Say one more word, and I’ll make sure every si
single one of you packs your things and gets out of here!”
Grace frowned, her delicate brows drawing together in disbelief. “You”
“said, do now! Cedric roared, cutting her off with finality before he stormed out of the room
Fuming, Grace decided she’d had enough Without a second thought, she span on her heel and marched straight to the CEO’s office
Lettie, you’ve got to hear this! Does any of this sound reasonable to you? He’s acting like Payne Group is his personal property! Even if it was his, he can’t just hire Instelatives like this, it’s blatant repollsın!”
Grace’s indignation posted out with every word, her chest rising and falling as she vented her anger, malding her fury all the more palpable.
Scarlett rubbed her temples as though trying to ward off a headache.
“Forget it just amange for them to start working,” she said, her voice weary.
Grace froze, her eyes widening in shock. “Are you serious? Lettir, you can’t give in on this! If you set this precedent, people down the chain are definitely going to have a problein with it,” dhe exclaimed.
before Scarlett could arspood, the office d
what if they do? What can they du? Revolt?”
with a sudden, decisive face. Cedre strode in with an air of triumph.
This attention to Scadeti, his expression softening into one of calculating charm. “Lettie, these irlatives have lelped me a lot in the past. I can’t just tummy back on them. “Besides, every single out them is an industry expert. They’re fully qualified for the jobs, and I’m just trying to help
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and handle it.“
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