Sylvia was familiar with the board members. Before, she had worked here under her father's leadership, and later her older brother took over. There were quite a few issues at that time, but they were all resolved with her broader vision. Now it was her turn, and, well, whenever a new person takes over, there are bound to be various troubles.
"I don't have any specific suggestions for you. I've been through this myself. These people aren't easy to deal with, especially since I'm not happy with the project. But now, I think it's time to make some moves against these folks."
Bruce continued eating with exceptional grace.
"These folks have been getting too greedy over the years. But, you know, it's your turn now. Dealing with them now, while you're in charge, is a good move. It'll help you establish your position more quickly."
Sylvia paused with her fork halfway to her mouth, looking at her brother. Was he doing this on purpose? He must have been waiting for her to clean up, right? So, the recent exposure of her identity was probably the happiest news for him because it meant she could tackle these issues earlier than expected.
"Big Brother, were you planning to deal with them all along? You didn't do anything before, and now you're leaving it to me."
"Well, you're about to take over, so it's only natural for you to deal with this now. It's a good opportunity for you."
Although she found her brother's reasoning logical, she also realized that dealing with these troublesome people first would mean fewer worries later.
"These folks won't be easy to handle. It took you about two or three years to get to where you are now. How much time are you giving me to deal with these old foxes?"
Sylvia looked at her brother. He had been planning this for years. He wouldn't leave her unprepared to deal with these old foxes. After all, Dad had helped him a lot in the beginning.
Bruce paused and looked up at Sylvia, blinking as if he were genuinely surprised. Suddenly, Sylvia felt a sense of unease.
"Don't tell me you never thought about this and want me to figure it out on my own?"
"I talked to Dad about this last month. He said he would help you deal with some of the people, and now he's leaving it to you. Didn't he tell you?"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: After Divorce She Becomes the Billionaire Heiress (Sylvia and Cyril)