Chapter 507: Chapter 507 Leaving the Griffith Family

In the meeting room, Andrew, with a sullen face, was sitting in the chairman seat.

“You’d better give me a proper explanation on this matter, Victoria — if you have not received any take back, why is the expense on our construction site over budget?”

Throwing the finance report in front of Victoria and tapping on the table angrily with his fingers, Andrew said, “Our financial status can never absorb such great expense, and bankruptcy will greet us first before we finish the construction of the new factory!”

“Victoria, my dear, though we have authorized you to manage the construction site, it doesn’t mean that you are under no supervision and can make your own profit from it at will.” said Darian with a rather weird tone.

Picking up the finance report and giving it a detailed check, Victoria frowned at the overspent amount, which was at an extreme level.

“I’m sorry, but I’m confused too. Could you please give me an opportunity to check it out specifically, Uncle Andrew?”

“Stop fooling me, as you are in charge of the construction site! You’d better tell me right now where the overspending goes to!” shouted Andrew in rage.

Suddenly, with a creaking, Maximilian stepped into the office. He gave Andrew a glance and said, “I think I know where the money is.”

“Now I see — you are the one who plays tricks behind us, aren’t you? You and Victoria, a tricky and greedy young couple, are planning to steal money from the company to establish your own business!”

said Andrew, as everything was within his expectation.

Maximilian answered, “What a joke! Check for yourself the pathetic financial status of your company. It is too little to be a temptation for me. A great amount of money was spent on reaching the construction standard, which would be a complete failure if the project were handed over to the engineering group you designated before.” The coldness in Maximilian’s eyes was about to drill into Andrew’s heart and dig out his sense of guilt.

“Nonsense! The engineering group I have been working with has been strictly inspected, and is definitely qualified and nothing like what you said. I’m not a fool, and I know every single bit dirty trick of you!” Andrew tried to retort as hard as he could.

Squeezing between her eyes, Victoria felt exhausted and sad inside. After all her diligence and deliberation for the company for years, she was still being excluded from the group and under suspicion.

Maximilian tenderly encircled Victoria with his arms, and said in a cold voice, “If you doubt my judgment and criticize Victoria’s hard work on this matter, feel free to handle it by yourself from now on. I will keep Victoria from this affair for your good.”

“Maximilian, how dare...!” Looking at Maximilian with surprise, Victoria thought if they decided to stay away from the Griffith’s businesses, they would no longer be able to have their positions in the company anymore. What were they going to do after that?

Being aware of Victoria’s anxiety, Maximilian comforted her with a smile, patting her back. It seemed that everything was in his control.

Victoria nodded her head slightly, resting herself in Maximilian’s chest. It was such a fortune for her to have him. Given that Maximilian had made the decision for her, she would leave this matter to him and maybe it was not bad to take a rest at home for a while.

Staring at Maximilian suspiciously, Andrew sneered and said, “So be it! Do you really think that our company is doomed to fall without Victoria? You wanna leave, then just leave it thoroughly. Hand over all the shares you have to us!”

“You are overdoing that, Uncle Andrew.” said Victoria, looking at Andrew in wonder. Handing over her administration of the company was the biggest concession she could make, and yet he even wanted to rob all the shares from her family.

“Victoria, my dear nephew, you will be given what you deserve. In return, a proper amount of money, which is equivalent to the value of your shares, will be given to your family. What’s more, as you are the only daughter, the family business can never be inherited by you.” answered Andrew, pretending that he was showing his good will.

“You are hell right, Andrew!” said Darian.

Trying the best she could to ease her rage, Victoria nodded, “I am OK with that.”

“That’s smart! Since the shares you are holding are definitely not much and the company is currently in a dilemma, it is impossible for us to pay you the amount equivalent to your assets. So here is the deal, one million dollars.” said Andrew, offering a ridiculous amount.

The amount was far from the shares held by Victoria’s family, as the assets owned by Victoria’s family amounted to more than ten million dollars.

“I don’t want to argue with you about this proposal, my kind uncle Andrew. Since you have made up your mind, then just transfer the money to my dad’s account, show me the contract, and I will sign the agreement.” answered Victoria.

“Ah! Very good!” Andrew was delighted.

Andrew thought that happiness came to him too suddenly. For all these years, he had been trying his best to edge Victoria’s family out of the company, but he never expected that the day came so soon.

Darian sent his fellow to get the contract and bring it to Victoria.

“Please, hurry up, my good niece Victoria. Just sign it.” urged Andrew.

After some hesitation, Victoria picked up the pen and signed her name on the contract resolutely.

After Victoria finished everything, Andrew grasped the paper in hand and checked carefully.

“Good! Now you have nothing to do with the company anymore. Just go back, pack up your personal stuffs and get out.” said Andrew with a pulled face.

In silence, Victoria held Maximilian’s hand and left the meeting room. On her way back to the office, she put her hands around Maximilian’s arm closely and said, “It really chills my heart, Maximilian.”

“The world is big, my dear. You don’t need to force yourself to work with ungrateful souls like Andrew and Darian, and there is a wide world for you to explore.” answered Maximilian with sincerity.

“I’m not sure, Maximilian. Do you have any idea how hard it is now to find a job? Well, I would rather not talk about it. I just need a few days off.” said Victoria with a sigh.

Hearing that, Maximilian tenderly stroked her head, and said with a smile, “Come on, let’s go and pack your stuff up, and then I’ll take you to a nice place. There is a big surprise waiting for you.”

“What? What do you mean by ‘a big surprise’?” Victoria asked with amazement.

“Well. You will see it by then.” Maximilian answered mysteriously.

Victoria wrinkled her nose and said, “Okay, now you know how to keep me in suspense. I will wait and see if there is anything that is surprising enough to astonish me. But if you let me down, I will never speak to you again.” said Victoria.

Maximilian answered, “You will be surprised. I’m sure of it.”

Together with Maximilian, Victoria went back to her office and started to pack up her belongings under the stunned eyes of Canaan and Flora.

“Sister Victoria, what are you doing?” asked Flora in doubt.

“Well, I’m leaving the company. I’m no longer working here.” answered Victoria plainly.

“What? Was Miss Victoria fired?” Canaan asked, looking at Maximilian and Victoria awkwardly.

“Well, she made the decision herself, and I’m on her side, because it is her choice to leave a place that discomforts her.” said Maximilian.

“Oh, I see... So, how about you coming to work for my company?” asked Canaan with excitement.