Chapter 367

"There's no need. This is only a minor personnel change within the branch. Mr. Kane doesn't have time to concern himself with it, and I hold full authority here." Giselle's voice was icy, each word cutting like a blade. The announcement struck the room like a thunderclap. The executives who had just been demoted and had their salaries cut went pale. At first, they thought she was throwing a tantrum, but when they realized she meant every word, their faces darkened. The first person to lose his cool was Jared, the R&D executive. He had worked at the company for almost a decade and had led the development of several best-selling medicines. He had contributed a great deal to the company, and he refused to accept such a verdict. "What gives you the right to make these kinds of decisions?" he snapped and slammed the table. "You're nothing but a shameless woman who used your looks to get what you want. "You're only good as a decoration! What power do you have to demote or reduce my pay?