The Abandoned Wife (Lucian) novel Chapter 2034

Chapter 2034 Public Outrage

Upon seeing everything was going smoothly, Orchid gave orders to her subordinates. “Investigate all the incoming and outgoing accounts for this year and compile a list of all the technology patents related to the new medicine.”

All her subordinates sprang into action immediately.

Soon, all the laboratories in the research institute stopped operating. The technical personnel came out, puzzled by everything that was happening.

Colby explained to Peregrine about the ownership structure of the research institute and that Roxanne was not the sole proprietor.

However, Peregrine retorted, “Colby, I'm not well-versed in all this professional jargon. But tell me if Roxanne was responsible for establishing the research institute and subsequent research and development, as well as all the profit-making operations?”

Colby kept mum and nodded in acknowledgment.

Despite being a subsidiary of GK Group, the research institute did not depend on any significant financial support from its parent company. At most, it only requested a small amount of money as the initial start-up capital.

Every subsequent expansion of the business was carried out at Roxanne's risk and expense. Furthermore, she would always report each expansion plan to the board of directors to obtain their approval before executing them.

When Roxanne established Flora Verba Group, many members of the board even supported her in exploring profit-making options independently because they believed they did not have what it took to retain such a talented individual.

“Since you said Roxanne has single-handedly established the research institute, why should the parent company steal the credit? And that Ms. Downey is just being pushy.” A stern expression crossed Peregrine's face.

Since he uttered those words right outside the general manager's office, it was natural that Orchid could hear him.

As her expression darkened, she raised her brows. “I know who this Old Mr. Lomax is because my mentor told me about him. My mentor, Harvey Lambert, built GK Group from scratch with a group of investors. Roxanne has been working under GK Group and has not left the organization. Therefore, all her business activities essentially represent the company!”