Although Christopher had already recovered, it was still not very convenient for him to move around.
Tina had prepared a wheelchair for him, so when Eudora heard Tinaâs request for her to take care of Christopher, she had assumed that it was to watch over him so that nothing would happen.
âAlright!â She nodded.
The light in Tinaâs eyes dimmed, but soon after, her lips curled into a smile.
âGreat! Thank you, Eudora.â
After Tina left, Christopher recalled someone talking about the Valiant East Catering in the hospital.
So, he curiously asked Eudora, âI heard some people saying that the Valiant East Catering is facing some problems, that the foodâs taste has changed and become unappetizing. Do you want to go and take a look at whatâs happened?â
She remained calm as she answered, âCooking is just like being a person;Â it has to stay true to its original essence. If the person cooking it has changed, can they still produce the same dish?â
Christopher instantly came to a realization, âIt was youâ¦â
Eudora nodded, âSome things canât be rushed.â
He looked at her with admiration and remarked, âYouâve changed!â
Eudora looked at him curiously and asked, âWhatâs the matter? Do you think that Iâve become too ruthless? I used to be very weak, right?â
Christopher shook his head. âNo, Iâm just surprised over your change. As you said, you had indeed been fragile, but now youâve become someone who can support the entire Valiant East Group. I really admire Amos, as it was him who lifted you up. He was also an amazing person.â
As the two of them spoke, they did not know that Tina was standing at the kitchen door, staring dazedly in their direction. When she saw how well the two of them got along with each other, she pursed her lips and backed away.
â¦
Meanwhile, in the Valiant East Group.
Sebastian was enjoying the transformation of statistics on the internet, when the secretary, Archer rushed in anxiously.
âPresident Granger, things are not good, not good at all!â
Sebastian was livid, âWhat are you yelling about all the time? Youâll scare off all my good fortune!â
Archer immediately fell silent, looking distressed.
âBut, President Grangerâ¦â
âSpeak!â Sebastian ordered coldly.
Archer then started, âThereâs an issue with the catering department. The sales of the Valiant East Catering has dropped drastically, and itâs plummeted to less than half of the previous statistics!â
Sebastian was speechless, âIsnât it just a little turnover? What use is there with that measly amount? Iâll just do a bit more charity work, and itâll return the same amount!â
Archer replied with a shaking head, âItâs not that, President Granger.â
âWhat are you talking about? Youâre so annoying!â Sebastian was so angry that he wanted to get up and drive Archer away. Then, Nick entered the room.
âPresident Granger, whatâs the matter? Such a tantrum this early in the morning!â
Sebastian quickly smiled as he replied, âThereâs nothing wrong at all; come in and have a seat.â
Nick turned to Archer and asked, âWhatâs going on?â
âThe report from the catering department is out. Iâve brought it here for President Granger to have a look.â
Nick was a senior shareholder in the Valiant East Group, so he knew crystal clear about what was profitable towards the company.
With that being said, he had also heard some rumors recently, so he took the report over for a read.
âWeâll take a look. You can go back to work!â
Sebastian still did not think much about the problem as he said, âNick, do you also believe in this foolishness? What money could possibly be obtained from the catering department?â
Nick waved his hand as he returned, âYou donât understand this, do you? The Valiant East Catering isnât the same as other catering businesses, as we have many reputable long-established brands under us. In fact, many of the customers bring their families to our restaurants over the generations. The taste mustnât change!â
There was a slight pause.
Nick continued, âDo you know how much good reputation and benefits the catering business had brought to the Valiant East Group last year?â
âHow much?â
Nick raised both his hands, to imply that it was a ten-figure amount.
Sebastian took a sharp inhale, and finally began to pay attention to the insignificant catering business. However, as soon as he opened the report, he was completely dumbfounded.
Nick was also stunned, âWhatâs going on? Valiant East Catering is so important to our company, so how could it have suddenly become like this? Itâs not just a matter of losing a little money. Our brand reputation will drop if this continues! If the other shareholders find out about this, you wonât be able to sit firmly in this position!â
Sebastian finally realized the severity of this matter. He quickly picked up the phone with a grim expression.
He spoke in a sharp voice, âArcher, come in.â
Archer soon came in. Before even managing to stand still, Sebastian started scolding Archer.
âWhat are you even doing? You didnât even bother telling me about such a serious matter? Did you know how many losses the Valiant East Catering has suffered within these few days? How many more losses does a business have to suffer for you to actually report it?â
Archer was speechless, âPresident Granger, I had reported this to you a few days ago!â
âYou dare to talk back to me?â Sebastian gritted his teeth, âWhen did you report it to me? Why donât I know anything about this? You must give me an explanation right now. Also, where is the head of the catering department? Tell them to come over.â
Archer, after being scolded, exited begrudgingly. Upon seeing the manager of the catering department, Archer burst into tears uncontrollably.
âWhat the heck! I had already reported this to him a long time ago. It was him who kept saying that it was fine, and he even instructed me to leave it to you. Now that the issue has escalated, heâs pinning all the blame onto us. This has never happened when the previous President Granger had been around!â
The catering department manager, Jordan frowned, âIs that true?â
âDoesnât it seem so? He put all the blame on me in front of Nick, the shareholder! If this continues, I canât hold on any longer. Iâm going to quit!â
Jordan sighed and said, âValiant East isnât the same anymore!â
âRight? That year in Greene City, when President Granger had done something wrong, he had even accepted the punishment himself! He was amazing.â
âAlright, letâs stop talking about this. Iâll go take a look at the situation.â
Jordan very quickly arrived at the new presidentâs office. Sebastian was still standing there, bragging to Nick. Each statement was more boastful than the previous one.
Jordan quietly stood still and asked, âPresident Granger, were you looking for me?â
The next moment, a file came flying over.
âWhat are you doing as the manager? Such a big business has been handed over to you, and now you do this to me?â
Jordan replied with eyes closed, âIâm sorry, President Granger. However, weâve really done our best!â
âWhatâs the meaning of having âdone your bestâ? Is the catering business dying, or has someone actually died? As long as the workers are still alive, so is the catering business! Get this into your head!â
Jordan sneered coldly upon responding, âPresident Granger, youâre correct. It is indeed true that someone has actually died! The old President Granger is gone, so the catering business will go down too!â
Sebastian was furious, âWhat do you mean by that? Are you saying that I canât measure up to Amos?â
Everyone present, including Nick, had the expression of wanting to affirm Sebastianâs question, but Nick remembered that he was still cooperating with Sebastian, so he held back.
Jordan took a moment to calm down.
Jordan continued to speak, âI didnât mean it that way. Itâs just that the Granger familyâs catering business has a secret recipe. In fact, this recipe always has a designated person safeguarding it. Naturally, nothing can be done well if we donât have the recipe. Even if you kill me, thereâs no helping it.â
A secret recipe?
Sebastianâs face fell again, âEudora, that b*tch, she tricked me again!â