Ex-wife, Please Come Back novel Chapter 347

Cindy had always stayed by Jacob's side. The company's business was not only his business but also hers. Because of this, she paid as much attention as Jacob did.

It was futile to care in silence. Unfortunately, she had no other means to change it.

Jacob threw a pile of documents on the table and ordered in a stern manner, "Speak!"

"There are employees who don't even bother showing up at all. Even if we've already informed them, they just pretend that they did not hear it, and they still come to work. They reason out that if the company is unable to give a reasonable explanation, this matter will not be over."

Cindy glanced at Jacob nervously, afraid that he would be angry and would start thrashing the table.

Unexpectedly, Jacob looked calm. He just nodded and replied, "The financial department will take the matter into their own hands. They'll remove the people on the list and won't give them a salary for next month. They can come to work, but since the company has already fired them, their work, even if there's any, will no longer be recognized."

Cindy looked at him in disbelief. She had never expected that he could solve such a dilemma in just a few sentences.

"Yes, yes. I'll notify them right away. By the way, Mr. Jacob, is there anything else I can do to help?" She glanced at him, apprehension could be seen on her face. She was really worried about the matter at hand.

Jacob shot her a glum look and pondered for a moment before he said, "Call Mr. James and ask him to come here. I have something to discuss with him."

Cindy nodded in response and then turned to leave. Meanwhile, Jacob rested his head on his hand. He was obviously exhausted due to what was happening recently. As she reached the door, she glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. Then, with a sigh, she walked out of the office.

James arrived not long after. He came to the office as soon as he could and waited for Jacob to compose himself.

"What's wrong, Jacob? Why did you ask me to come here? What happened? Haven't you finished dealing with the matter concerning Sara's mother?" James's worried tone calmed Jacob's anxious heart.

"I've already settled that, Uncle. I called you here today because I have something to discuss with you. There seems to be a problem with the company laying off employees. Everyone is expressing their disapproval regarding this matter, but rest assured that it's all within my expectations."

Jacob put his right hand over his chest. Contrary to what he had said, he looked defeated, which made James frown.

"I know, I know. Don't worry. I'm trying my best to deal with this as well, but public outrage is something else. Until now, significant progress hasn't been made yet. Everyone is dissatisfied with the way the company is handling the problem,"

James replied with a frown. This company was his second home, so he knew what the company had been going through. However, knowing the problem and solving it were two different things. He could say that this matter was simple yet very tricky.

"I know, that's why I want to tell you this, Uncle. There's no other way to deal with this. I've already presented myself as the bad guy, so you don't have to get involved. People will only be angry at you if you take part in this,"

Jacob explained with a confident smile. So what if he betrayed many people? In this world, one would either betray or be betrayed. In this case, Jacob chose the former.

"It's doesn't matter. I'm just worried that someone will use this to their advantage and make things more difficult for you. If that happens, the company will be in so much trouble." James heaved a heavy sigh. No matter how great a person is, scandals are always a terrifying thing.

"I know that, Uncle. Actually, I want to ask you to do something for me," Jacob said with a smile. Then, he wrote a note and handed it to James.

James took it and read what Jacob had written with a frown. What his nephew had planned seemed too risky for him to do. Unfortunately, James could not think of a better way.

"Inform the board of directors of this matter. Aren't they dissatisfied with me? The plan I'm proposing may actually be better than reducing staff. Instead, we're going to let them choose."

Jacob smiled calmly, which surprised James.