The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 206 The New President

Chapter 206 The New President

"Alright, you can go back to your business now," Billy said, looking at Derek and speaking casually.

For him, the whole scene with Domi Tropper wasn't really about teaching him a lesson. He had no interest in dealing with such insignificant people. If Domi Tropper had been an ordinary playboy, he would've had Stout throw him out immediately. He wouldn't have wasted so much energy.

The reason for the display was obvious-it was for the benefit of everyone present. After tonight, SunPark Group would be integrating all the industries of World Group's Ozin subsidiary, and Harleen would take up the position of SunPark Group's President.

For a corporation of this size, with thousands of employees, Harleen would undoubtedly face resistance from some, and many wouldn't readily accept her authority. So, Billy saw this as an opportunity to bolster her presence and prepare everyone mentally. It would undoubtedly greatly assist her in her future work.

"Alright!" Derek nodded and walked toward the stage.

Stout headed back to the food area; he hadn't finished eating yet.

"Mr Gardner, who are you really?" Once everyone had dispersed, Ava Jones wore an exaggerated expression.

"Even someone as powerful as Derek treated you like an equal. You're incredible!" she exclaimed.

"Well, it's nothing impressive like that. I just happen to know someone who's friends with Mr Hines. So, he's just doing me a favor," Billy replied with a faint smile.

"That's still impressive, Mr Gardner. You actually know such influential people!" Hannah Hill also looked at Billy with an admiring gaze.

"By the way, Ms Knight, how did Derek end up here? Could he be our company's major shareholder?" Ava then turned to Harleen Knight.

"I'm not sure, it's a possibility," Harleen responded thoughtfully with a nod.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats." At this moment, a uniformed woman with a microphone stepped onto the stage.

"First of all, on behalf of the World Group, I'd like to welcome you all to this party and express our gratitude for your support and contributions to the company!"

"I'm sure many of you are curious why we suddenly organized this event. Please be patient, and I'll reveal the answers soon!"

She paused briefly and then continued with a smile, raising her voice.

"Now, with warm applause, please welcome the Chairman of World Group, Mr Hines, to the stage!"

Applause filled the room.

"Thank you all!" Derek walked up to the stage and took the microphone from the host's hand.

"Tonight, our colleagues from six different companies have come to join this party. First, let me explain that, these eight companies are all under the umbrella of the World Group."

"There are two main purposes for hosting this event tonight. First, to provide all of you with an opportunity to meet and interact. Second, I have two announcements to make!"

"The first announcement is that starting from tomorrow, the six companies will undergo comprehensive integration. All the industries will be transferred to SunPark Group, which will reorganize its structure and optimize internal management."

"The second announcement is that due to my own schedule at the Enssea headquarters in the coming period, the restructured SunPark Group will require a new President."

"In the future, I will only serve as the Chairman of SunPark Group, and day-to-day management will be entrusted to the new President!"

A wave of commotion swept through the room as Derek's words sank in. Everyone wore surprised expressions; no one had anticipated such a significant change.

"Oh my God, am I hearing this right?" Ava Jones exclaimed.

"Ava, calm down, you're scaring me!" Hannah Hill patted her chest.

"This change is too huge, isn't it? How much will our company expand by now? Ozin Tower is being included too. With this, our group can rank among the top five in Ozin, right?"

"Ava, don't get too excited. We don't know if this is good or bad yet!" Hannah Hill chuckled and then looked at Harleen Knight. "Ms Knight, how do you feel about this?"

"I didn't expect SunPark to actually be a part of World Group's industries, and for such a big change to happen all of a sudden." Harleen responded thoughtfully. "Given the circumstances, the company will definitely need to make a lot of personnel adjustments, including merging and dismantling departments. Whether this is good or bad for us, it's hard to say."

"M Knight, do you think your position might change too?" Ava Jones chimed in after a pause.

"I don't know, wherever you go, I'll go. I'll just follow you. Unless the company fires me."

"Same here. Wherever Ms Knight goes, I'll apply for a transfer. If they don't allow it, I'll resign!" Hannah Hill responded simultaneously.

"Both of you, don't be so impulsive. Let's see how the company adjusts first," Harleen Knight said with a serious expression. She was well aware that with an integration of this magnitude, she couldn't stay at her current position as the Marketing Director at the group level. Most likely, she would be relocated to a subsidiary.

After all the efforts she had put into making some achievements at SunPark Group, she had planned to work in harmony with the incoming General Manager to develop and strengthen SunPark. But she never expected the company to undergo such a drastic change so quickly. A sense of disappointment couldn't help but rise within her. In the workplace, it seemed, one's destiny wasn't entirely in one's control. This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - ©.

"Darling, what's wrong?" Naturally, Billy noticed her slightly downcast mood.

"Nothing," Harleen adjusted her mood slightly and smiled at Billy.

"Worried that you'll be reassigned?" Billy smiled.

"Nope," Harleen smiled again. "Company reorganization is normal. No matter where I go, I'll just focus on doing my job."

"That's the right attitude. Just give your best effort in whatever you do. Sometimes, the outcome isn't as important." Billy smiled once more.

"Indeed!" Harleen Knight nodded earnestly.

"Everyone must be looking forward to meeting the new President, right?" Derek's voice echoed again.

The previously bustling hall fell silent, and all eyes turned toward the stage, filled with curiosity about the incoming President.

"She's among you all," Derek said with a smile. "Why don't you all take a guess?"

Upon hearing his words, everyone started looking around, but no one seemed to fit the bill.

"Mr Hines, why don't you just announce it? We can't guess." a middle-aged man near the stage spoke up.

"Alright!" Derek smiled again and cleared his throat before speaking in a louder voice. "She is the current Marketing Director of SunPark Group, Miss Harleen Knight!"