Chapter 1408: Chapter 1408: Firing Charlotte Thompson
Yesterday, the company faced such a major incident, and the stock price plummeted.
This shareholder meeting, naturally, was unavoidable.
However, the atmosphere at this shareholder meeting is completely different from the last one.
Almost everyone looked at Justin Battleson with a trace of dissatisfaction in their eyes as he walked in.
Meanwhile, George Robbins had already taken his seat early, and when Justin walked in, he didn’t bother to greet him.
"Mr. Battleson, the company’s current situation can be described as precarious, wouldn’t you agree?"
Justin had barely sat down when someone couldn’t resist speaking up.
"Yes, I watched the company’s stock price drop so much yesterday. If this continues, the consequences will be unimaginable."
"Mr. Battleson, in light of this situation, how do you propose the company responds?"
"We had a collaboration that could have revived the company’s operations, but now it’s been... ruined by some people."
The meeting room became filled with a cacophony of voices.
Even Justin Battleson’s subtle furrowing of his brow at the noise didn’t silence the shareholders.
But when George Robbins cleared his throat, the shareholders’ attention immediately shifted to him.
It was obvious that George enjoyed the attention, though he didn’t let his smile show too conspicuously. He cleared his throat again, then addressed Justin:
"Mr. Battleson, given the scale of this issue, the company must come up with a solution, correct?"
"The online backlash against the company is undoubtedly damaging," Justin acknowledged with a nod of agreement.
Seeing this, George immediately chimed in: "The Worsen brand has already submitted a termination of their contract with us. Due to the plagiarism scandal, numerous brands have explicitly refused to cooperate with us. If the situation continues down this path, the consequences will truly be dire."
Before George finished speaking, some shareholders couldn’t resist voicing agreement.
Justin propped his hand idly against his temple, calmly observing the enraged George as he spoke.
It was as if George were the victim of the plagiarism scandal, while Justin was merely an innocent observer.
"From the way Mr. Robbins looks, I presume he already has a solution in mind?"
Justin narrowed his eyes slightly and played along with George’s expectations, asking the question.
George’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly stood up.
He adjusted his suit, planted both hands firmly on the meeting table, then spoke in a righteous tone:
"The situation has escalated terribly, and if we’re to resolve it, we need to address the root of the problem!"
"Mr. Battleson, I believe we must fire Charlotte Thompson. She is responsible for the plagiarism scandal and should resolve it herself, rather than dragging the entire company down with her."
George spoke with great conviction, as if presenting an excellent solution.
"Exactly. I think Mr. Robbins is right," someone chimed in.
"Such a person absolutely cannot stay in the company!"
"We can’t let someone like that drag our company into the abyss!"
George kept his gaze fixed on Justin’s face.
But Justin remained silent.
George’s eyes revealed a hint of displeasure, though he concealed it well, not letting it show on his face.
"Mr. Battleson, I understand your connection with Charlotte Thompson. Perhaps, deep down, you choose to believe her, but..."