Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 984

"Those who want to leave cannot be forced to stay. If Olympus is truly set on opposing us, no salary, however high, will change that—it'll only be wasted effort."

Ethan's voice was calm. "At the same time, this is an opportunity to see who will truly stand with us through thick and thin."

The room was quiet. Many silently thought Ethan's approach was partly a show of bravado in the face of the crisis. Yet, Charlotte understood completely.

It was clear that entrusting Morrison Group to Ethan had been a wise decision. Olympus's initial recruitment attempts were only the first step to unsettle Morrison Pharmaceutical's core employees. If a salary war were to follow, even retaining some key personnel could fracture the morale of the entire company. Later, even without offering high salaries, Morrison Pharmaceutical could find itself in a vulnerable position.

Ethan's current strategy sent a clear message to all employees: the company values you, yes—but loyalty matters even more. Those who chose to stay after weighing the risks would be genuinely dependable.

In the short term, this might cause minor losses, but in the long term, it would strengthen the foundation of Morrison Pharmaceutical's core team. Non-core staff would remain unaffected.

Seeing the room's silence, Charlotte immediately spoke up.

"I support that. I've already spoken with Khloe—she said that since Ethan is acting as CEO, all decisions should follow his arrangements."

With Charlotte representing Khloe, the resolution passed smoothly.

Before the meeting, Ethan had already received a message from Khloe. She had taken a moment to review Olympus's news. Though she had no intention of micromanaging Morrison Group at the moment, her instincts remained sharp.

Olympus seemed like a sudden competitor, but subtle signs suggested otherwise. It might be coincidental that their drugs mirrored Morrison Group's, but Hunt Group's multiple partners being blocked—and new projects nearly halted—was no coincidence.

Ethan's analysis mirrored hers: whoever was targeting both the Morrison and Hunt Groups could be an enemy of either Khloe or Nick. Yet, available intelligence was limited, and Olympus had the backing of Yustonia's royal fund. Discovering the true forces behind them would take time.

Khloe trusted Ethan's ability to manage the situation. She had even prepared a voice note in advance—intended to counter any negative perception of Ethan within the company and ensure that decisions made in her absence would command support.