Chapter 1483
“This project is massive, so we need to tread lightly! First, we gotta find the perfect spot to test it
out, see if it''s a go or a no-go, and which parts need tweaking. We need to consider how to recoup
the money. This would make it easier for us to carry out the project. How many things should we be
mindful of? If this is all Greek to you, Ms. Alonso, maybe you should sit this one out. Chill and enjoy
life, and let the pros handle it, okay?"
Wendy swallowed the anger that was bubbling up because of the top brass looking down on her
and retorted, "First off, this project was chosen because it''s got a high chance of sess. If it was
risky, why would we pour so much energy into it? If it was chosen for development in the first ce,
it means it''s worth it, right? And of course, we''re gonna get our money back! Why worry about it?
We''ve got 20 billion for the initial fund, isn''t that enough to kick off a few projects at once?”
"Every investment carries risks, and being overly optimistic in business is a bad move. You''re not
considering any unexpected situations or risks! Ms. Alonso, you''ve been butting heads with Ms.
Summers from Starlight International for so long, haven''t you learned anything? You always think
you can outdo everyone else, never considering the possibility of failure, and that''s why you always
fall t on your face, with no backup n... A tough experience should make you smarter, but Ms.
Alonso, you just don''t get it!”
Wendy, struggling to contain her anger, looked downright scary. "You''ve been in the business for
years, howe you don''t have the guts to take on big projects?”
“You…”
Wendy''s words were dripping with sarcasm and mockery, showing no respect for thepany''s top
brass. Cole''s face was turning an ashen color.
"Dad, since the 20 billion is not a problem, I think we should wrap up the project as soon as
possible. You know Peck Innovations is working on a simr project. If we keep dragging our feet,
they might beat us to it…”
“We shouldn''t rush into this project! If the quality isn''t up to snuff, or if any problems arise…”
“You think I would mess up a 20 billion project?”
Wendy cut him off, the top brass couldn''t take it anymore, and mmed his fist on the table,
standing up.
“Stop talking rubbish if you don''t know anything! We need to be extra careful precisely because it''s
a 20 billion investment!
I heard Mr. Alonso is nning to hand over the Alonso Corporation to Wendy? With her like this,
Alonso Corporation is doomed!
Let me tell you this, if you do hand over Alonso Corporation to Wendy, don''t me me for not
warning you when problems arise!”
Wendy was shaking with rage before Cole could speak, she retorted, "Don''t worry, those days are
over!" She paused, then smirked. "Because I''ll fire you before you have the chance to leave!"
Cole mmed his hand on the table. "Wendy! Shut up!"
Apany''s existence and growth weren''t just up to them. These top executives had devoted their
lives to the Alonso Corporation. Sure, they might have had some personal interests, but that was
not the end of the world.
Cole was worried that if he left thepany to Wendy, she would not be able to handle it. He was
hoping to ask these top executives to look after Wendy in the future. But Wendy just rejected them
outright.
However, Wendy wasn''t swayed by Cole''s anger, she continued, "Dad, the Alonso Corporation will
be mine sooner orter. If they''re against me now, I can''t guarantee they won''t stab me in the back
when I take over thepany. So, why not fire them in advance…"
Several top executives in the room stood up upon hearing this.
"Cole, I really got a taste of Wendy''s capabilities today! So, let''s get this straight today, are you
really going to hand over the Alonso Corporation to Wendy? If so, I''m officially quitting today to
avoid being kicked out by herter. I''ve worked at Alonso Corporation for most of my life, and I don''t
want to leave in disgrace!”
Cole looked grim. "Gordon…"
Wendy cut in again. "Dad, if he can threaten you now, it means he can threaten me in the future.
Since he''s brought it up now, let''s just agree. The Alonso Corporation can run without him."
Cole looked even grimmer, his face twitching. "Wendy…" Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.
Suddenly, the office door flung open. Everyone turned to look at the door, to see the secretary
standing there, looking flustered. The secretary nced at everyone in the room and paused for a
moment.
Grace, who had been holding Wendy''s wheelchair, was startled by the sudden noise. Seeing it was
the secretary, she clutched her chest, angrily saying, "Do you have any manners?! Do you think you
can just barge into the chairman''s office?! Are you an idiot, not knowing there are other people in
the office?!”
The secretary bit her lip, standing at the door looking at Cole. After hesitating for a while, she
nervously said, "Mr. Alonso…"
Cole knew his secretary waspetent, seeing her like this, he suppressed his anger, and asked
seriously, "What happened?"
The secretary nervously said, "There''s a problem with the funds from Ava''s family''s investment."
Cole frowned, "What''s going on?"
"The news is on TV. Viscount Rhys has called for a press conference. And…” She didn''t continue,
her gaze shifting to Wendy. Her expression wasplicated.
Cole didn''t wait to hear more, he immediately turned on the TV in the office. Every major financial
channel was reporting the same news. The news clip showed Rhys holding a press conference.
He made it crystal clear that Ava''s family had straight-up pulled the plug on their funding for the
Alonso Corporation. Under media grilling, all he offered was that Ava''s family''s finances had hit a bit
of a snag, and they wouldn''t be making any investments for a while.
No matter how hard the reporters prodded, Rhys yed dumb.
This bombshell news sent the whole office into a deathly silence. The only sound that cut through
the quiet was the grating voice of the reporter on the news.
The remote in Cole''s hand hit the deck. And he himself suddenly sank into his chair.