Pierre said. “Jessica, I think you should call your father. You are hosting a meeting with us? That’s hilarious.”
A few of the board members joined in to chuckle with Pierre, as if Jessica had just told a joke.
Jessica stared at them with icy gazes. She didn’t say a word until they stopped laughing. She then gave a faint smile and said, “Why don’t you keep laughing? Are you done now?”
She swept her eyes around the room and then pulled several folders from her stack. “I have some gifts for you guys. I guess this will make you laugh even harder.”
She passed the first folder to the side, where Herbert, Dereck’s former assistant, took it and handed it to the few who had laughed along with Pierre.
Those board members took the folders with an air of disdain. But when they opened them, they suddenly widened their eyes and frowned.
One of them muttered, “No, this can’t be.”
Another added, “Ms. Grant, this must be a misunderstanding.”
Someone else said, “I… These documents…”
They looked at Jessica in fear. Under her gaze, their faces grew pale, and within moments, a fine layer of sweat appeared on their foreheads.
“I appreciate the contributions you have made to the company. However…” Jessica deliberately paused.
Though she looked the most delicate in the large meeting room, her presence at that moment made it hard for anyone to meet her eyes.
She continued, “Herbert will contact you regarding follow–up matters. As for now, please proceed to HR and submit your resignations.”
Her words landed like a thunderclap. The few board members who had received the folders looked bitter. One of them glanced at Pierre, clearly seeking help. But just then, Herbert handed Pierre a folder as well.
It was clear that Pierre was in no position to protect anyone. He had trouble protecting himself.
Someone muttered angrily, “Very well. We will leave. But Ms. Grant, we hope you will keep your word. Considering our years of service, we trust we will not walk away with nothing.”
The board members exchanged glances and closed their folders. They shot Jessica a sharp glance before walking out.

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