Malcolm was evidently prepared. Before Jasper could speak, Malcolm first gave his stance on the matter.
“To be frank, Mr. Laine, I came to meet you in hopes to change my career. As you know, I’m facing a small issue working with P&G, and I think that a change in my working environment might give me insight into my problems.”
This was the result of leaving a good impression. Malcolm would not have been so quick to speak if otherwise.
Jasper smiled. “My thoughts on the matter exactly, Mr. Malibu. You want a new job and I want a capable COO.”
“Not a CEO? Malcolm frowned and asked. This was not what he understood at the beginning.
Honestly speaking, Malcolm was slightly looking down on Jasper’s company. After all, as far as he was concerned, a modernized private enterprise did not exist in Somerland.
Even if there was, it was incomparable to P&G.
He was already the head of one of Procter and Gamble’s larger departments and there was no reason for him to accept anything less than the role of CEO of another company.
Why would he accept the position of COO?
“Mr. Malibu, my company is still in its initial stages and while there is quite an amount of funds, it has only just been established. I’ll take on the position of the company’s CEO, but that will not hinder your authority as the COO,” Jasper explained.
Malcolm shook his head and declined. “I’m sorry, Mr. Laine. I thought you would give me the position of COO, or I wouldn’t have come tonight. Thank you for hosting us. It’s getting late, I should return and rest.”
Malcolm then got up and moved to leave.
Jasper tilted his head down to drink his coffee. He narrowed his eyes slightly but did not call the man back.
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