Ex-wife, Please Come Back novel Chapter 414

Nobody dares to speak, which was to be expected.

"Today, I'd like to introduce a new member to you," Sara announced while sitting in the swivel chair for the CEO in the conference room. Then, she clapped her hands hard to show her enthusiasm and excitement.

Everyone's eyes were on her, making Jacob uncomfortable. For some reason, it felt as though he was sharing his beloved to other people.

Sara's outfit was gender-neutral. Despite that, she looked hot because of her exquisite figure.

Jacob had to admit that her curvaceous figure made her look enticing.

"Boss, isn't this Mr. Jacob?" someone asked in a low voice. Although Jacob was quite famous for his reputation, there were still some who did not know him.

Unfortunately, for those who knew him, Jacob left a bad impression on them.

"Well, I think everyone is aware who he is," Sara answered while pointing at Jacob.

"Anyway, I'd like to formally introduce to you Mr. Jacob, the former CEO of the Shi Group. He has decided to join our company. Everyone, let's extend our warm welcome to him,"

she added impassionedly, but nobody seemed impressed by her announcement. Meanwhile, Jacob observed the people present. Although they seemed unwelcoming, he remained calm and composed.

He had anticipated that it would not be easy to get along with these people. As it was within his expectation, it did not concern him.

Besides, his reputation had been besmirched. It was not surprising to receive such treatment.

Nevertheless, Jacob felt uncomfortable.

As Cindy noticed that he seemed unhappy, she felt a little anxious as well. 'Mr. Jacob has never been treated so badly even in the Shi Group! Why are they being like this?

They've gone too far!' she thought as she felt sorry for him.

"If there's nothing else you'd like to add, the meeting is over. From now on, Jacob will be the deputy CEO of the company. This position was vacant anyway. Do you have any objections?"

Even though Sara asked about it, she really did not care about their opinions. To her surprise, someone was bold enough to question Jacob.

"Mr. Jacob, why do you want to join our company even though it's smaller than the Shi Group? If my memory serves me right, it was you who withdrew the investment in our company. Didn't you know that what you had done almost caused our company to go bankrupt?"

a middle-aged man asked in an unfriendly tone. What he had said triggered the unpleasant memory and anger of the people that were present.

Jacob did not expect that that matter would be brought up at the meeting. It was true, though, and no amount of excuse could make up for it.

"Yes. I admit what I've done," Jacob answered frankly.

Sara looked at him nervously, afraid that he would say something that would cause an irreparable damage to himself again.

After hesitating for a moment, Jacob continued, "Why? Wasn't it normal? In the jungle, the strong prevail. It's the same in this world. All of us have to obey that law."

Astonishment was written all over the man's face. Jacob was really good at making excuses. He was honest, yet he managed to dodge the bullet.

On the contrary, on Sara's face was admiration. She looked at Jacob in awe and thought, 'If I were him, I would have been speechless. Impressive.' Fortunately, he was different from her, and it was a relief.

However, it did not stop there. Another person threw an even more difficult question for Jacob to answer. "So you're saying that it was reasonable for you to cause harm to our company at that time?"

Regardless of the man's question, Jacob remained unfazed. He just looked at the person who had just spoken. All of a sudden, he exuded an intimidating aura that made everyone retreat, even Sara.

"I had no intention of harming this company. As a matter of fact, I can totally understand your feelings. If any of you wants to make trouble with me for it, you are welcome at any time."

What Jacob had said caused an uproar among the people in the room. Even so, nobody dared to argue with him. He was so confident and clever, yet so arrogant.

What was more, Sara, the CEO, was on his side. For a moment, a deafening silence filled the room.

"Well, everyone, you shouldn't be so frigid. After all, Mr. Jacob here will be your colleague from now on. He is a good person, and you'd know it once you get along."

Sara tried to persuade everyone. Besides, it would be inconvenient for her if she blamed her subordinates instead.

As she spoke, she could not help but glance at Jacob.

He remained calm regardless of what was happening. It made Sara feel that he was indeed experienced and expert in resolving conflicts.

'There will always be time that it is annoying to work.' At the thought of this, Jacob looked at everyone with a firm gaze.

This was why regardless of what was happening, he had no choice but to solve it, even through gritted teeth.

As a matter of fact, being questioned and doubted are inevitable. It is just sad that newcomers had to endure other people's provocations in silence. Even Jacob, who was not even a newcomer, had to go through it.

Nevertheless, he was still one in the minds of the seniors in the company.

Jacob was competent and capable. Fortunately, everyone was aware of how bad his temper was, so nobody dared to provoke him.

However, what he had said offended a lot of people. Even though some of them did not have any malicious intent towards him, his words imprinted a bad impression.

But what annoyed them most was that everything seemed to be under his control.

Jacob swept his eyes on the crowd again and remembered what he should do next.

"Well, if there's nothing else you want to say, I'd like to introduce to you my assistant. This is Cindy. She's the best assistant I've ever met, so rest assured that this company is in good hands. I assure you that we will work hard for the sake of the company."

Even though he was dissatisfied with them, Jacob still reassured them. Besides, he would probably work alongside them for a long time, so he might as well make his workplace comfortable and worthwhile.

He did not want to put his and the managers' relationship in jeopardy on his first day. After all, there was still a long way to go.

"Welcome, Mr. Jacob," said a veteran employee. Finally, someone took the initiative to welcome him.

In the small meeting room, Jacob felt that there was a distance between him and the managers. Although the distance was not obvious, he could still feel it.

In his experience, his greatest companions did not praise him but rather acquiesce.

Over the years, those who were most loyal to him respected him, even in silence. He could attest to that.

Being silent might seem neutral. But for Jacob, it meant observing and exploring things that could not be seen with the naked eye.

In order to do so, one should maintain neutrality at all times. No words have to be said, for it is the mind that works wonders.

Unfortunately, Jacob had met very few such people, so few that he felt that people were naturally noisy and insincere.