The building of Gladness Entertainment Movies had a total of 26 floors. Jasper took the elevator directly to Michael’s office on the top floor.
“Mr. Laine, why didn’t you tell me you’re coming? I could’ve arranged for someone to welcome you in advance.”
Michael laughed aloud as he stood up and walked to the door. He shook Jasper’s hand.
“I came to take a look at how Gladness is and I wasn’t disappointed,” Jasper said meaningfully.
Michael smiled a little and thought nothing of it. He dismissed Secretary Lee with a wave of his hand.
He invited Jasper to take a seat and said, “All families have skeletons in their closets. To be honest, I’ve indeed neglected my business in the film industry in the past two years, which has led to some issues within the high-level and mid-level management,” Michael tapped his temple lightly as he said.
“Mr. Lane, you’re throwing me a mess,” Jasper rubbed between his brows and said.
Michael smiled and replied, “You don’t have to be so pessimistic. Most of the higher-ups are fairly diligent and conscientious, such as the current CEO, Ryder Lawrence. He was hired back from Halluvu with a large sum of money. You can use him as you wish.”
“We’ll talk after I get to know him,” Jasper said.
“Shall we get going then? The signing ceremony is ready. All the higher-ups and top-tier celebrities who are important to the company are already there,” Michael said.
Jasper got up, nodded, and said, “Let’s go.”
The meeting room on the 25th floor of the company.
The huge meeting room was full at the moment, and everyone was whispering to one another.
The people sitting in the frontmost row were all the current top executives of Gladness Entertainment Movies. CEO Ryder Lawrence was a man in his early 40s who was wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a solemn expression.
A wealthy-looking middle-aged man came over from the side and inquired, “Mr. Lawrence, what is Mr. Lane’s plan? I’m a little puzzled that the company has been sold all of a sudden? I heard that it was sold to a Mainlander. Do you know anything about it?”
Ryder shook his head and said, “I’m not sure. Mr. White, just mind your own business. You still have to work regardless of who the company is sold to, no?”
Joseph chuckled and said yes, but in his heart, he was cursing Ryder.
‘You, Ryder Lawrence, is a CEO who can just brush his bottom and leave anytime. I’m f*cking tied to Gladness Entertainment Movies since a long time ago. Where else can I go besides here?’
Joseph’s worry echoed with the vast majority of people in Gladness Entertainment Movies.
No one knew what this new boss was like. Some of the top-tier celebrities were quite fine with this. With their fame, they were not afraid of not being able to put food on the table.
However, for the other shady mid to high-level managers, their hearts were drumming in their chests.
A little to the front from the middle of the meeting room, Mack said to Scarlet who was next to him, “Rest assured, my dad holds a veteran status within the company.
“No matter who the boss is, they’ll have to count on him. When the time comes, I’ll ask my dad to keep you busy, and the resources you will get will definitely be much more than what you have now.”
Scarlet suppressed her annoyance and said politely, “Thank you then.”
Mack smiled smugly and said, “My dad started this business with Mr. Lane. Many matters in Gladness Entertainment Movies were personally spearheaded by my dad. My dad’s status is higher than anyone else’s.”
Suddenly, the buzzing meeting room quietened down. The side door of the meeting room opened and everyone’s gazes were drawn to it.
The main character was here.
Michael was the first one to be seen but he was very polite. After entering, he turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation. A very young man with an imposing presence walked in immediately afterward.
Everyone was shocked by this man’s youth upon seeing him.
Mack and Scarlet, who were sitting in their seats, had expressions that were beyond incredulous.
Especially Mack, whose eyes were widened and had his hair on end. It was as though he had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
