Raising his hand and putting the warm teacup on the table, Tony said, “Parker, how many years have you worked in SBS Bank?”
“Four years, sir,” Parker replied.
“Well, four years is not too short.”
Tony continued meaningfully, “I remember that you also came to the headquarters as you climbed up rung by rung from the bottom. At that time, I think I was the one who issued your transfer and review report. I remember that your evaluation from the higher-ups stated that you’re very professional at work and have good ideologies and awareness.”
“And ever since you came to the headquarters, you performed very well. Now, you are the only head of the department under the age of 35. Old Frank from the securities regulatory commission asked me for you multiple times, but I always declined. With your ability, you can work hard for another two years, and then be delegated to become at least a regional bank president.”
Parker hurriedly smiled and said, “Sir, this is what I am expected to do. Thank you for the guidance.”
“I didn’t guide you much. You have that ability, so no one can stop you from making progress.”
Tony smiled. He stared at Parker suddenly and said, “Your surname is Alvarado. I remember your hometown is in the Northwest, but your ancestry is from the south. Bruce Alvarado is your father, right?”
Parker Alvarado smiled stiffly.
He was an Alvarado.
He was also Lord Alvarado’s brother. However, the path he took made him destined to be unable to take over the Alvarado family who valued low profile individuals. However, this did not stop him from working hard for the family.
At work, he always kept the family’s ancestral instructions in mind, and very few people knew of his true identity.
Tony knew it, but he was not surprised.
After all, for people of Tony’s level, many so-called secrets were not really secrets. Moreover, as his direct boss, this was something Tony would have inevitably found out.
“Yes, sir, ” Parker admitted, bracing himself.
“Your brother is cooperating with Jasper, and you are here with an important job. Ethics dictate that you shouldn’t touch these things to avoid suspicion.”
Tony stated calmly. When he saw that Parker wanted to explain, he waved his hand to stop him and continued, “Needless to say, although there are multiple interests involved, you brothers have very special backgrounds, and the general rules do not apply to you. The Alvarados won’t take advantage of this minor thing to gain any benefits.”
After he said that, Tony’s expression became serious. “But you have to remember what the nature of this matter is now! Aside from the fact that I have to report to the president every day, there are countless departments and people paying attention to us even in Swallow Capital, right under the feet of the Somer emperors.”
“You are from a prestigious family, and you have an inherently sensitive identity, so when you do things, you must also remember your duty.”
“Did you contact your brother yesterday?”
Tony’s words caused Parker to break into a cold sweat.
Before Parker could speak, Tony said nonchalantly, “Don’t think that nobody knows what you’re doing. Besides, if you don’t want people to find out, you shouldn’t have done it in the first place. If I know about this, do you think that those guys from the departments in Swallow Capital who were specially hired to watch the children of the aristocracy would be unaware?”
“I don’t have other ulterior motives for telling you this. I am also optimistic about your ability and can’ t bear to see you go down the wrong path, so that’s why I reminded you. More importantly, you didn’t say anything to your brother that you shouldn’t have, so you should behave yourself, understand?”
