Chapter 475

As expected, when they were faced with the lure of personal gain, all those earlier promises turned out to be nothing more than empty words. "Linda, I've worked with finance for years. I'd rather stay in my current role than switch to another department," Zack said to her. The finance department was, naturally, the most lucrative place, so leaving it was the last thing he wanted. He had his people positioned within the finance department, ensuring his interests were protected. If Zack stepped away, all his years of under-the-table dealings would likely come to light, which would be his downfall. The other man echoed similar sentiments, each one voicing a preference to stay in their existing roles. Unsurprisingly, they all wanted to maintain their current positions—after all, no other spot would allow them to benefit as they had been. "Alright, I understand. Give me a few days to think about it. If no other solutions come up, we'll proceed as you suggested," Linda replied. The me