Chapter 1174: Counterargument

Chapter 1174: Counterargument

This statement instantly made the atmosphere tense. Everyone looked

at each other, and Horace's secretary immediately spoke up, "Mr.

Burris is the General Manager of Armstrong Corp. Naturally, as the

General Manager, Mr. Burris should attend this meeting. However, he is

genuinely occupied with work matters, which is why he couldn't make it

to the meeting. He asked me to apologize to Mr. Armstrong on his

behalf and assured that he will personally apologize once he has

resolved his work issues. We hope that everyone refrains from making

baseless accusations or instigating any conflicts between Mr. Burris

and Mr. Armstrong."

After the secretary finished speaking, Quintus wanted to say

something, but before he could, Brody interrupted him displeasedly.

Brody said, "That's enough, no need to say more."

Brody's expression revealed his coldness, reflecting his dissatisfaction

with Horace's absence from the meeting.

Preston, on the other hand, thought it was good that Horace didn't

attend the meeting. Without Horace's presence, everything would go

according to his expectations. If Horace were there, there might be

objections and opposition. So for Preston, it was better this way. It

would also make Brody dissatisfied with Horace, thinking that Horace

was disrespecting him.

With these thoughts in mind, a faint smile emerged deep in Preston's

eyes, tinged with a sense of satisfaction. However, since Brody didn't

show much emotion, Preston didn't say anything more. He just urged

Brody to start the meeting soon.

Brody's secretary informed everyone of the agenda for today's meeting,

saying, "The main reason Mr. Armstrong called this meeting is due to

internal position changes within Armstrong Corp. Although Mr. Burris is

currently in charge of Armstrong Corp, it ultimately belongs to the

Armstrong family. So, who has the final say in Armstrong Corp, I

believe everyone here knows."

After the secretary finished speaking, Brody nodded and lightly added,

"For the development and future of Armstrong Corp, I have carefully

considered it. Due to the museum project, Mr. Walker's position will

undergo some changes. Now, please discuss and suggest which

position would be more suitable for Mr. Walker?"

Brody threw the challenge to the people present. He wouldn't directly

state the position he had in mind but gave them enough time to

discuss. After all, he wanted to give them the space to accept it. More

importantly, he hoped to hear the desired position from someone else's

mouth.

Brody is someone who already has ideas and answers in his mind, but

he would never directly state them. He must obtain what he wants from

someone else's mouth. That's how he handles things. The people

present can definitely sense Brody's intentions. However, they dare not

speak up, especially in Horace's absence.

When Brody saw that no one showed any intention to discuss, he

lightly reminded them, "Why is everyone staying silent? Speak up and

share your thoughts. This is for the good of Armstrong Corp. Mr. Walker

has successfully secured the museum project, and we all know the

tremendous benefits it will bring to Armstrong Corp in the future. In that

case, everyone should think carefully about which position would be

suitable for Mr. Walker."

After Brody finished speaking, he glanced briefly at Preston, as if

reminding him that it was an appropriate time to respond. Preston

immediately nodded and quickly spoke up, "First of all, I want to thank

everyone for their support and Mr. Armstrong for his trust. Since I joined

Armstrong Corp not long ago, I haven't brought any real benefits to the

company. However, I will show my sincerity in the future. Currently, I

have negotiated the museum project, but the project leader feels that

my position is slightly lower, which may affect the project and give the

impression that Armstrong Corp doesn't value it. Therefore, I discussed

it with Mr. Armstrong and thought it would be best to consult with all of

you to see your thoughts.”

Preston maintained a gentle attitude, without any trace of being

forceful. It seemed like he genuinely accepted whatever others had to

say.

The first person to speak up was a high-ranking official who had always

supported Horace. He was currently in charge of the personnel

department at Armstrong Corp. He hadn't been with the company for

long, only two or three years. However, during those years, especially

before Horace arrived, he witnessed the true nature of Armstrong Corp.

He knew how selfish Brody was and how demanding he was towards

the company's employees. Particularly during the crisis at Armstrong

Corp, Brody didn't hesitate to sacrifice the employees to protect

himself. This left the personnel department minister somewhat

dissatisfied. Therefore, he only supported Horace after he took over.

He said, "Mr. Armstrong wants us to choose a position for Mr. Walker?

Considering Mr. Walker's current position, it is already quite high and

influential for him. After all, as others have mentioned, he hasn't made

any contributions to Armstrong Corp, yet he has reached such a

position. That is quite remarkable.”

"So I don't think there should be any changes to Mr. Walker's current

position, considering the importance of the museum project. We can

arrange for other company executives to collaborate with Mr. Walker on

this project. Once the project is successfully completed, we can

promote Mr. Walker. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation? What do you

all think of my suggestion?"

With the first person speaking up, others naturally followed suit,

expressing their agreement. Of course, apart from Brody's people,

those who remained neutral or supported Horace also sided with the

Minister of Personnel.

Such a choice naturally darkened Brody's expression. He coldly

glanced at his people and asked indifferently, “Is that what you all

think?"

Brody's words carried a strong sense of threat, making those people

hold their breaths.

Brody snorted and looked at the Minister who spoke earlier and those

who supported his opinion. He said, "Don't forget who the company

belongs to. Don't forget the family name behind this company. Just

because someone is currently offering protection doesn't mean it will

last forever. Time is long, and the outcome is still uncertain!"

After Brody finished speaking, those individuals dared not utter another

word. Preston, seeing the situation, slowly spoke up, "Mr. Armstrong,

please don't be angry. Their words are indeed true. After all, I haven't

brought any benefits to Armstrong Corp since I joined. Results should

speak for themselves. I'm just not sure if these opinions are personal or

if someone is guiding them from behind.”

Preston's words carried a strong implication, suggesting that Horace

might be behind this orchestrated response. The Minister's face turned

extremely unsightly, but he did not dare to refute Preston's words due

to Brody's presence.

The entire meeting room fell into silence. Horace's secretary couldn't

help but speak up, "Mr. Walker, what do you mean by that? Please

don't speak without understanding the purpose of today's meeting. Mr.

Burris, how could he possibly know what has happened?”

Preston smiled and replied, "I haven't said anything. Why are you in

such a hurry?"

Preston didn't say much, but he looked at Brody and said, "Mr.

Armstrong, do you have anything else to say to everyone?"

He was hinting to Brody that he could make an announcement now.

Since no one was speaking anymore, it would be best to make the

announcement sooner rather than later. Once Brody's words were

spoken, it would be set in stone. After all, spoken words were unlikely

to be retracted, right?