Chapter 7: You Are Not Good at Comforting Others

Julia gritted her teeth. "Your father just died, and you are bullying us. Olivia, you are such a vicious woman!" Olivia sneered, "I am not as vicious as you two. Yesterday, you didn't even hesitate to hold an engagement ceremony in a red dress, shamelessly claiming that it had nothing to do with the Hampton family." "Hillary is not your father's biological daughter, but I am his widow!" Julia couldn't contain her anger. "You have no shares or no position in the company, so you shouldn't have stayed here in the first place." Olivia's eyes turned cold and sharp. "I am reasonable and legal in expelling you. Get out of here!" "You!" Julia pointed at Olivia. "Olivia, don't be too cocky. I have ways to deal with you!" "I'll see what you can do!" Olivia's gaze darkened. Of course, she would not let Julia and Hillary go easily. Julia left the company. She knew that without shares or a position, she could never go back to the Hampton Group. Originally, she had no intention of returning to the company. According to the previous plan, the Hampton Group was supposed to go bankrupt. After bankruptcy, what use would there be? However, on that day, Olivia unexpectedly managed to attract 1 billion worth of investment, instantly tackling all the financial problems in the Hampton Group and leaving a considerable amount of money. If Julia could continue to stay in the company, she could find ways to get this money into her pocket. Unfortunately, she could do nothing now. No! She could do nothing, but someone else was different! She immediately pulled out her phone and dialed a number, smiling gleefully as she said, "Mom, Dad, it's me." ... The Hampton Group, CEO's office. Olivia handed Brady a list. "Dismiss them one by one according to the list." Brady was surprised. "Who are these people?" "They are mostly Julia's people. I need to remove them all," Olivia said coldly. "Don't worry about the compensation. We have money now. If we don't remove them now, we will suffer in the future." "Okay." Brady put away the list. "For the vacancies, don't arrange anyone for now. Post a recruitment notice on our official website. I want to personally attend the interviews. You also need to be prepared and investigate these people to see if they are related to Julia or our rivals," Olivia said cautiously. "Got it." Brady knew that Olivia wanted to support her own people in the company. Olivia remained silent. Brady spoke up, "Miss Hampton, when will the shareholders' meeting be held?" "No rush." Olivia narrowed her eyes. "I know there are several shareholders who have a close relationship with Julia. They are the most anxious now because they want to find out our future plans. Keep them in suspense for a while. Someone will eventually be unable to bear it, and whoever can't bear it will be Julia's lackey." "Okay." Brady nodded. "But Miss Hampton, what are your future plans? Many things in the company are stagnant now, and it's no longer just a matter of money." "I know that the Hampton Group is currently stuck in the new technology, while other companies are striving to research and develop. Only the Hampton Group has been stagnant for the past two years and has even become a contract manufacturer for these companies. If this continues, the Hampton Group will be toast." Olivia said while standing up and walking to the floor-to-ceiling window, then pointing to the tallest and most spectacular building nearby. "Look, Brady, the Baker Group is really impressive. How much money do they make in a year?" Brady was taken aback. "According to the Baker Group's publicly disclosed financial statements last year, they made fifty billion dollars." Fifty billion dollars? The Hampton Group could only make two billion dollars at its peak. "Miss Hampton, don't be discouraged," Brady encouraged. "One day, we will surpass the Baker Group!" Olivia turned around and chuckled, "Brady, you are not good at comforting others. The Hampton Group cannot catch up with the Baker Group even if we struggle for ten years." Brady felt embarrassed. "But I have confidence in leading the Hampton Group back to its peak." Olivia turned around. "Brady, convey this order for me. Suspend some of the newly started projects immediately, and those who want to take a vacation can do so now. After one week, I will hold a meeting. Ask them to get prepared." Brady was surprised. "But we have already invested funds in some projects." "The loss can still be recovered by temporarily suspending it," Olivia's voice turned cold. "Some of those projects were set by Julia. They are all related to the company's transformation. Our company only focuses on tangible industries, not entertainment. Tell everyone to bring their focus back." "Okay. Got it." Brady turned around and left. Olivia sighed in relief. Just as she sat down, her phone rang. It was a call from home. "Miss, it's me," the maid's voice came through the phone. "What's the matter?" Olivia was puzzled. "Miss, those debt collectors are here again. They said if they don't get their money today, they will start moving things out," the maid said anxiously. "This money is owed by Julia, and the house is under my father's name. What right do they have to come in and move things?" Olivia's eyes darkened. "I told them the same, but they wouldn't listen. Now they are all at the doorstep," the maid said fearfully. "Miss, maybe you should come back and take a look." Olivia said indifferently, "Did you call Julia?" "Yes, I did. She said you have money," the maid replied. "Alright, I got it." Olivia's eyes darkened with a hint of coldness. "I'll be home in half an hour. Make sure they wait for me." "Okay," the maid said, finally feeling relieved, and hung up the phone. Olivia stood up and gave a cold smile. If Julia dared to play these tricks, she would play along with this old woman! ... Half an hour later. Olivia returned to the villa. There were about ten people gathered at the door, all looking fierce and menacing. Upon seeing Olivia getting out of the car, they immediately surrounded her. Olivia sneered, "It is useless to surround me. If you hurt me, you have to compensate me." One of the men said, "You owed our money and you should repay it!" "That's right!" the rest of them echoed. Olivia extended her hand and said, "I am a reasonable person. Do you have a loan agreement?" The man took out the loan agreement and said, "Take a look!" Olivia glanced at it and then took out her phone to take a photo. "What are you doing?" The man snatched it away. "Don't worry. I won't tear it up. I just want my lawyer to see if this has any legal effect," Olivia explained. After a moment, Freddy gave a response, confirming its legal effect. "Listen up. My lawyer said that this loan agreement holds legal effect," Olivia smiled. "But it's Julia who owes you money, not me. So if you dare to do anything to me, be aware of the consequences." "What? Julia is not part of your family?" the man angrily interrogated.