It would be unwise to believe that bribery only occurred in government bureaus.
Without good supervision or regular inspections, corruption could be even more toxic in private enterprises.
International financial groups like Colossal Investments had their own internal inspection department that reported directly to the board of directors.
This showcased that as long as interests are involved, cases of corruption and bribery could still appear in companies of any size.
Jasper had long prepared himself for this.
Despite this, it did not stop his heart from growing cold when he encountered situation.
Jasper had always operated his business with the concept of paying high salaries to prevent corruption. After all, once employees had enough money to live a comfortable life, most of them would not be willing to risk breaking the law by taking bribes.
However, a high salary was not a fool proof plan against greed.
At this moment, even Chad’s expression changed, much less June and Hannibal.
Not that Chad had anything to do with this incident, but as the director of human resources, the recruitment, appraisal, appointment, and more of all employees in the company were his direct responsibility.
Before Jasper established an independent investigation department, the handling of employee corruption still fell under Chad’s job scope.
The current case of bribery and colluding with outside sources was a disgrace to Chad’s professionalism.
“The internal purchasing department and the budgeting and auditing department. How fitting.”
Jasper commented meaningfully, and looked up at June and Hannibal, whose complexions were void of color. “Let’s talk about it, then. What’s the situation here?”
Neither June nor Hannibal had expected to be exposed by the very same protest they planned.
The two exchanged a look, but neither of them dared to reply to Jasper first.
Meanwhile, the deputy manager who pleaded for forgiveness just now let go of all inhibitions and exposed them.
Perhaps he saw this as a chance to make up for his mistake as he immediately replied, “Mr. Laine, these two are deputy managers of the Internal Purchasing and budgeting and auditing departments.”
“When news of purchasing cars for employees of and above the ranks of deputy manager got leaked, these two immediately contacted a few car dealerships.”
“Naturally, rebates and bribes were involved. After all, if the company truly decided to purchase cars, then the other party would certainly have a degree of influence on their superior’s decisions.”
“With how much they stood to gain, they would have to carry out their job without a second thought. But since Ms. Schuler rejected the proposal yesterday, there’s no way the car dealers would still agree. Thus, the agency pressured them.”
“Because of this, the two of them then came to look for the rest of us and persuaded us to collectively resign. They said that you’d compromise, be it to soothe the employee’s emotions or to prevent a negative response. That’s why we dared to work with them.”
Jasper rapped his finger on the tabletop after hearing this deputy manager and looked at June and Hannibal expressionlessly.
Under the man’s heavy gaze, the two deputies in question, who both only held junior high school diplomas and were only employed in JW thanks to sheer luck, could not bear the pressure.
The first to bend to the psychological pressure was June.
“Mr… Mr. Laine. I… I was blinded by the thought of these benefits…”
“It’s all Hannibal’s fault! Hannibal was the one who sought me out first and told me that this was easy money, that’s why I got into this! Please forgive me this time, Mr. Laine! I’m sorry!”
Hannibal’s expression changed and he shouted at June, “Are you f*cking human, June?”
“You were the one who sobbed to me about how your son fell into a large debt. You asked me how to make some extra money and that’s why I introduced this method to you. Not to mention, you’re the one who chose this path yourself! Yet, now you’re blaming me after you get in trouble?”
June would not back down so easily as she immediately refuted the man, “Don’t try to make yourself sound like an angel, Hannibal. Did you think I wouldn’t know?”
