Unexpected Blessing After Divorce

Chapter 108

Chapter 108 Need To Sharpen Character

When Christopher arrived at the company, he was blocked by Kendrick’s secretary. He did not even get to go to his office and was summoned to Kendrick’s office.

When the secretary knocked on the door and went in, Layla was also there. She seemed to be discussing something with a serious expression on her face, but when they saw Christopher, the two of them

immediately stopped.

The secretary said, “Mr. Kendrick Solace, Ms. Solace, Mr. Christopher Solace is here.”

Kendrick leaned against the back of his chair with his hands on the armrests and stared at Christopher, who was at the entrance, for two seconds. Then, he said, “You may leave now.”

The secretary nodded and left, not without closing the door.

Christopher lazily walked to the U-shaped couch and sat down. He glanced at them from a distance and greeted Layla before he turned to Kendrick, who sat behind the desk, and said, “Mr. Kendrick Solace, are you looking for me?”

Kendrick was expressionless and only tapped on his wristwatch. “Look at what time is it.”

Christopher glance at the time and said, “It’s 11.50 a.m.

Kendrick said, “So you know it’s already 11.50 a.m. Didn’t the personnel from the HR department yesterday tell you about the company’s working hours?”

“They did.” Christopher raise his eyebrows and said, “It was from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a two- hour break in between. It was also said that it’s considered late if within 30 minutes. If it’s within 15 minutes, then the fine is 7 dollars and 50 cents, but if it’s between 15 to 30 minutes, then the fine is 15 dollars. Being late for more than 30 minutes will be counted as absenteeism, and the number of hours of absenteeism will be multiplied by three. I’m late for more than two hours today. Let’s round it off to three hours, so that’s nine hours’ salary that’ll be deducted. And also, if the person is absent from work more than three times without any reason, they will be dismissed.”

Speaking of this, he smiled at Kendrick. “Oh, by the way, I have been absent from work more than three times without reason, so I will be dismissed.”

“You remember very clearly.” Kendrick could not help but sneer, “Christopher, are you that certain I won’t do anything to you?”

Christopher propped his legs on the coffee table, “Mr. Kendrick Solace, I only promised you to join Solace Corporation, but I didn’t promise you to follow your requirements and standards.”

Layla chuckled and shook her head.

However, Kendrick told Christopher, “There was an emergency meeting just now. The branch manager of Solace Corporation Romdale Branch had some physical complications and needed surgery. It will take about half a month, so the headquarters decided to have you temporarily replace his position.”

Christopher glanced at Kendrick briefly and leaned lazily on the couch. “I won’t go. Anyone else can go if they

wish to.”

Kendrick reminded, “Christopher, you can turn this down, but then I’ll have to talk to Ms. Livingstone.” Christopher’s gaze turned dark, and he gave Kendrick a half-smiling look before he suddenly said,

“Fine, I’ll go.”

It was only for half a month anyway.

“When is it?” Christopher asked.

Kendrick said, “Next Monday. Later, I will tell my secretary to contact the branch manager of Solace Corporation Romdale Branch. Over these two days, he will proceed with the handover process. You’d better take this job seriously. If anything happens to Solace Corporation Romdale Branch during your term, you will be fully responsible for it.”

Christopher sneered, but he did not say anything else and only asked, “Is there anything else?”

Kendrick said, “Go back to your office.”

Christopher got up and left.

When the door was closed, Layla frowned and looked at Kendrick. “Are you really leaving the Romdale branch to Christopher?”

Kendrick said, “Do you not believe me or him?”

It was not that Layla was distrustful, but she always felt that Christopher had never had experience in company management. Even if he founded Glory Corporation, the management was still left to a professional manager.

However, Layla understood Kendrick’s intention.

Solace Corporation had a history of more than 200 years. Every term was always succeeded by the eldest son of the family. Although it guaranteed that Solace Corporation would continue to prosper to a certain extent, the speed of development had obviously slowed down after the setback in this century.

This was especially true due to the scientific and technological revolution, where the situation of various industries had changed.

Both Kendrick and she tended to be conservative in business philosophy and were greatly influenced by their father, Zachary. If Solace Corporation were to make changes, it had to break through the current situation and bring in new blood.

Alex was too young. It would take at least 20 years for him to grow old enough to bear the burden of Solace Corporation.

The situation might change a lot in 20 plus years, and Solace Corporation could not afford to gamble on this. However, Kendrick saw hope in Christopher’s Glory Corporation.

Perhaps Christopher lacked experience in company management, but he had a unique vision. In recent years. almost every project invested in by Glory Corporation was profitable. Setting aside the small projects, all large projects could only be invested in after receiving Christopher’s approval.

At present, although Glory Corporation was still vastly smaller than Solace Corporation, it would take no more than ten years, or possibly a shorter time within five years, for Glory Corporation to surpass Solace Corporation.

Kendrick said, “He seems like he’s always idling around all day, but he’s actually very sharp. You’ve underestimated our younger brother.” He paused for a moment and continued in a deep tone, “But he still needs to sharpen his character.”

Layla did not expect Kendrick to give Christopher such a high evaluation. When she thought of her previous concerns, she could not help but smile. “You’re right. Chris is the most quick-witted among the three of us.” Especially when they were younger. Christopher had been a mischievous kid since a young age, but they had no way to deal with him.

Kendrick only managed to force Christopher to follow his wishes now after blackmailing Christopher with his weakness.

Layla remembered what she had talked about with Kendrick earlier and said, “I’ve already contacted Annabelle. I’ll go back to Juxshire this afternoon.”

Kendrick pondered for a while and said, “Go and arrange it. I’ll have dinner with her tonight. You come along too.”

Layla nodded, “Okay.” Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

In the afternoon, Yorick, the person in charge of Solace Corporation Romdale Branch, contacted Christopher and sent the latter a list of work handovers as well as various follow-up work and projects. This was so that Christopher could have a general look at them first and contact him if there was any confusion.

Yorick was in his forties. When Zachary was still in office, Yorick was already transferred to Solace Corporation Romdale Branch. It took Yorick nearly 20 years to become the top leader of the branch from a project manager.

Now, a young man in his twenties came to replace Yorick directly. Even if it was Christopher from the Solace family, Yorick did not take it seriously in his heart.

He had heard many rumors about Christopher. In short, Christopher was just an irresponsible playboy.

Yorick even could not help but wonder if Christopher could understand some matters on the work handover

list.

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However, unexpectedly, he received a call from Christopher less than two hours after the job handover list.

was sent out.

“Mr. Foster, is this how your branch works?” Christopher spoke.

After reading the work handover list and other documents from Yorick of Solace Corporation Romdale Branch, Christopher sneered on the phone. “I had a rough look. Many of the projects that were followed up on were from last year or even the year before, which had long exceeded the planned period.”