chapter 004 Promotions and Bonuses

<Chapter> chapter004 Promotions and Bonuses</Chapter>

"Eric Phillips next approached the aAssistant gGeneral mManager, Cooper next.

. Fear washed over Cooper's face turned, turning it a pale with fear, and heshade. He quickly said,

stammered, “Mr. Phillips! I'm not affiliated with Alex, please. Please believe me, Mr. Phillips!”

Eric helpedextended a hand, helping Cooper up and said,to his feet. “Cooper, there's no need to be frightened! ,” he reassured. “I'm not here to cause trouble for you. On the contrary, I wantI'm here to promote you. Starting today, you are the company's general manager!”

.”Cooper's shock was palpable, his voice barely a whisper. “Really...?” Cooper was both shocked and delighted.

“Of course, it's true,” Eric smiled.

Afterreplied, a smile playing on his lips.Upon learning that he would come to work here asassume the role of chairman of the board, Eric had spent money to inquire about somegather internal information ofabout the company.

According to the The intelligence he received; painted Cooper isas an incredibly capable businessman with anof excellent moral character, all. All he lacked was a benefactor who couldto recognize and promote him!

his talents.Unfortunately, he wasCooper had always been overshadowed by the previous gGeneral mManager, Alex. Alex had takena knack for taking credit for many of Cooper's achievements, while Alex’sconveniently shifting blame for his own mistakes ended up getting blamed ononto Cooper over the years.

.“Thank you, Chairman! I am so grateful for this opportunity to prove myself.”,” Cooper was excited, almost kneeling down to Eric.exclaimed, his excitement palpable. He had been waiting for this opportunity for many years!

.“No need to thank me. Just work hard in the future! Bringing the company to greater heights will be the best repayment forway to repay me,” Eric said.

responded.“You know who I am now; as long as you do well, I can promote you further in the future. It won't just be limited to being a general manager of a branch, I' am sure you realize that?” Eric continued.

“Understood, Mr. Phillips! Rest assured,; I will do my best! I'm willing to do anything for the sake of the company.” Cooper's tonevoice was filled with determination. He knew that Eric was nownow his benefactor and he would be loyal to Eric and the company.

“I believe in you,” Eric pattedsaid, patting Cooper's shoulder.

In the past Once, Eric had been the one to looklooked up to a vice general manager like Cooper, but now; . Now, the tables had turned, with Cooper was nodding and bowing before Eric.

Finally, Eric then turned to address the other more than one hundred employees present.

“As a welcome gift, I will personally give each of you $10,000, along with your salary next month!” Eriche announced.

The employees gasped in shock. “What?! A welcome gift of $10,000?!” The shocked employees they exclaimed.

, cheering excitedly, “Long live Thank you, Mr. Phillips! Long live Mr. Phillips!” They cheered excitedly.

“Our new chairman is so generous! Giving out so much money as soon as we meet! Much better than the Smith family!”

“That's right! With such a generous new chairman, there will definitely be great prospects in the future!”

...

The employees excitedly discussed they chattered among themselves, their new chairman, who they already felt was far more generous than the stingy Alex.

excitement palpable.By giving out money in this way, Eric had successfully won their hearts.

With Even with over a hundred employees present, even if each person receivedreceiving $10,000, it would only amountamounted to slightlyjust over a million dollars. This amount of moneyTo Eric, this was nothinga small price to Eric now.

pay.Eric waved his hand and said, “Ladies and gGentlemen, as long as you work hard, I guarantee there will be more bonuses and benefits in the future!”

“Follow Mr. Phillips , go through fire and water without hesitation!” Cooper shouted first.

All the The employees excitedly joined in, chanting the slogan.

with fervor.Eric looked at everyone's full enthusiasm and nodded in satisfaction.

Although his grandfather had said yesterday that all Eric needed to do was to be a figurehead;, Eric had bigger plans. He wanted to makedevelop the company develop better, he also wanted tofurther and prove to his grandfather that he was not just an incapable rich third-generationnepo baby.!

.Brady, who had been standing quietly by his side all the time, took all of this in. He couldn't help but think to himself with pride, “I didn't expect Young Master Eric to be so capable, not only making the new general manager completely loyal to him, but also easily winning the hearts of the company's employees. It's quite reminiscent of Mr. Williams.”

Brady decided to report everything he had just witnessed to Mr.Chairman Sean.

...

The company was already on track, and all aspects were relatively mature, so there was nothing that Eric needed to concern himself with. Cooper and the executives were handling all the affairs, so after. After spending the morning at the company, Eric decided to head off for the day.

In additionBefore leaving, Eric instructed Cooper to clear out all the favored personnel of the Smith family, who held special connections within the company.

According toFrom the informationintelligence Eric had received yesterday, gathered the previous day, it was clear that the Smith family had inserted a lot of strategically positioned their favored personnel intowithin the company who only took money and didn't contribute.. These individuals were nothing more than leeches, draining the company's resources without contributing anything of value. Eric knew that these troublemakers had to be eliminated!

On the other side of purged.Meanwhile, across town in the opulent residence of the Smith family home.

“, a storm was brewing."Damn it! Damn it!”!" A furiouslivid Mr. Smith slammedpounded his cup ononto the table.

“, the sound echoing through the room."Are we really goingtruly to stand by and let it go like this, Dad?” happen, Father?" Mr. Smith seemed unwillingSmith's voice was laced with a bitterness that betrayed his unwillingness to accept their situation.

“Of coursecurrent predicament."Absolutely not! !" Alex, his face hardened with resolve, declared through gritted teeth. "If I, Alex, don't getseek justice, I could hardly call myself a man today, then I swear I won't be human!” Alex said through gritted teeth.

“!""But he's Mr. Williams' grandson, and just based on that, we can't possibly beat alone makes him.” untouchable," Mr. Smith looked helpless.

“lamented, a look of helplessness washing over his face."If it's clear that we can't defeat him in a fair fight, then we'll useresort to whatever means necessary! We can secretly hire some thugs under the table and get riddispose of that kid!”the boy!" Alex's face twisted withcontorted into a sinister expression.

grin as he laid out his plan.Mr. Smith's eyes lit up. “Dadsparked with a newfound hope. "Father, that's a brilliantan ingenious plan! As long as we deny any involvement, no one will know we suspect that we were the ones who hired those peoplethe thugs! And as for those thugsthem, we'll give them some money a handsome sum and lethave them hidelay low overseas for a while.”

“.""That's rightthe spirit! I know a few thugs.unsavory characters who would be perfect for the job. I'll take care ofhandle it right away!” immediately!" With that, Alex got up rose from his seat and headed out.

“Dad! Tellmade his way towards the door."Father! Instruct the thugs to be ruthlessshow no mercy and make sureensure they leave him in as just a vegetative stateable!”!" Mr. Smith yelled after his fatheryelled out as his father left...