Chapter 106 Turned Him Down
Josephine is the general manager of Smith Group?
The moment those words rang out, not only was Jonathan surprised, but even Miguel and Ezra wore looks of stupefaction on their faces.
They couldn’t quite believe their ears.
Miguel, in particular, gaped at Hugo incredulously. “Dad, when did Josephine become the general manager of Smith Group?”
“Just a moment ago,” Hugo replied coldly.
“Why?” Miguel demanded through gritted teeth.
I’m the general manager of Smith Group! Why has it become Josephine instead?
“Do I need your permission before I make a decision?” Hugo’s voice turned even frostier.
“Dad!”
Miguel grew so incandescent that his eyes blazed scarlet.
If Josephine becomes the general manager of Smith Group, what position will I occupy?
“All right, that’s enough!” Hugo cut him off. Turning to Jonathan, he remarked, “Mr. Goldstein, don’t tell me you don’t even trust Josephine?”
“Does she know about this?” Jonathan glanced at him placidly.
I’ve got to admit that this cunning old fox is indeed very crafty! At a single glance, he discerned Josephine’s importance to me.
Shaking his head, Hugo answered, “No, she doesn’t know about this yet. But if you’re willing to agree to my request, I’ll immediately notify everyone in Smith Group that Josephine is the general manager starting tomorrow. Ah no, from tonight onward!”
“You should discuss this matter with her in person,” Jonathan replied mildly.
I handed the Blackwood family’s business to Harrison to manage on my behalf, so I don’t mind giving this project to the Smith family if Josephine were to take over. All these years, she’s been treated as though she’s thin air by the Smith family. Even in the company, she’s only a glorified gofer after having been there for three to five years. In other words, they have always looked down upon her!
“Go and invite Josephine in!” Without further ado, Hugo had Miguel summon Josephine with a wave of his hand.
Despite the sheer reluctance within him, Miguel still went out with a frightfully grim expression and called Josephine in.
“You asked for me, Grandpa?”
Confusion was written all over Josephine’s face.
He usually doesn’t even bother to speak to me, much less ask to see me.
“Josephine, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.” In a courteous tone he had never used with her, Hugo continued, “After careful consideration, I’ve decided to appoint you as the general manager of Smith Group. What do you think about that?”
“Me?” Josephine was startled upon hearing that, and she couldn’t quite wrap her head around it. “Isn’t Uncle Miguel the general manager of Smith Group?”
“He’s getting on in years, so he can no longer shoulder such a heavy responsibility.” Regarding her meaningfully, Hugo declared, “If you have no objections, you’ll be the general manager of Smith Group starting tonight!”
“What’s happening here?” Josephine reflexively looked at Jonathan, her instincts screaming that this matter definitely had something to do with him.
“Can’t you tell? They’ve finally realized your worth!” Jonathan replied with a smile.
“Cut it out!”
Josephine shot him a glare.
Thus, Jonathan candidly admitted, “They want to swipe the ecological park project from Harrison. I said no, so they’re using you to have me agree.”
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