Chapter 900

Chapter 900:

Homelight Enterprise had built a solid reputation. Luka addressed the remaining employees, his tone firm yet appreciative.

“I truly appreciate all of you for sticking by us through thick and thin. Things are about to get busier, so I’m happy to announce that everyone will get a raise of $1,000 a month. If we succeed, I promise to increase your salaries again.”

“Thank you so much, Mr. Calderon!” The employees cheered with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the recently dismissed individuals struggled to hide their jealousy.

“Mr. Calderon, I know I made a mistake earlier, but I genuinely care about this company. Please, let me stay—I promise to give my absolute best from now on!” begged one of the dismissed employees, desperation evident in his voice.

Seeing this, the other dismissed employees quickly followed suit, crowding around Luka. “Please, Mr. Calderon, we meant no harm. We don’t want to leave this company.”

“Mr. Calderon, I have a family depending on me. If I lose this job and can’t find another, my child won’t even be able to attend school. Please, just one more chance.”

“We’re begging you, Mr. Calderon! Please don’t let us go!” Luka’s eyes were icy as he responded, “You’re not asking to stay out of love for this company—you’re just worried because finding another job with these benefits is nearly impossible right now.” His sharp words cut through the dismissed employees’ pretense like a blade.

Embarrassment flashed across their faces, but their pleas grew even more desperate. Luka didn’t waver. He had them escorted out without hesitation.

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The senior staff who stayed behind seemed pleased, wasting no time in criticizing the fired employees. “Getting fired is what you deserve. The company treated you well, but you chose to betray it.”

“Did you seriously believe that Homelight Enterprise would give you a better deal if they took over? If you’re not capable enough, why would they bother paying you more? Chances are, you’d get fired soon anyway!”

“It’s better for everyone that Mr. Calderon got rid of you troublemakers. Without you holding us back, this company will thrive.”

Overwhelmed by humiliation, the dismissed employees hurried out, their heads hanging low.

Back in the office, Luka turned to Madisyn with mixed feelings. “Madisyn, is Mr. Cooper a friend of yours?”

After a brief pause, she replied thoughtfully, “Well, kind of. But to be precise, he works under me.”

Luka was caught completely off guard. He’d assumed Madisyn’s brilliance came from having influential connections, but learning that Jared was actually her subordinate left him speechless. His admiration for his niece grew even more. After all, her capabilities were nothing short of extraordinary.

A faint sense of shame crept over him. Though he had been distant from his sister for so long, his niece had offered her unwavering support without hesitation.

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