Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1372

Jade's expression was serious. "Ms. Thompson, let's leave aside the fact that the Thompson Group isn't a dictatorship. Your authority doesn't extend to the point of dismissing an employee arbitrarily!"

Renee stared at Jade, her fists clenched and trembling. She felt nervous about this visit, but Jacquelin had been adamant that she, as a shareholder of the Thompson Group and the boss' niece, had limitless power.

What's more, Renee was eager to kick out Lena. Plus, the fact that Lina wasn't at the company today presented a rare chance.

However, she hadn't anticipated the typically quiet Jade would become her greatest obstacle.

Jacquelin scoffed. "Ms. Neale, you've been with the company for a long time. Must you really feign oblivion? Ms. Renee is Mr. Thompson's niece. Are you not heeding her words?"

"The Thompson Group is a modern company, not a family workshop. No matter the situation, no individual can make decisions on their own." Jade glanced at Jacquelin. "Besides, is this your place to interfere?"

Jacquelin rolled her eyes and looked at Renee for help.

"No individual can make decisions on their own?" Renee sneered. "Ms. Neale, how did Lena join the company? Was there a proper recruitment process? Did the board of directors approve it?

"If these procedures were not followed, and she can't achieve any results, why should the Thompson Group keep her?"

Jade looked alarmed.

"Ask her to leave," Renee said softly. "Let HR handle the rest. Follow the proper procedures."

"Follow the proper procedures?" Jade asked. "Then, according to procedures, you're a company shareholder, Ms. Thompson. You participate only in profit sharing. You have no right to interfere in terms of management!"

"What did you say?"

"I respect your status as Mr. Thompson's niece and Ms. Pamela's cousin, and I've always spoken to you politely. But if you insist on following proper procedures, then I'll speak to you strictly according to the rules!"

"Jade! You..."