She Is A CEO

"Yes! Webbex Group even wants to swallow up our workers' wages. They dare to call themselves an outstanding company in the city, but they're just a name without substance!"

"Webbex Group owes us money! Webbex Group owes us money!" The workers' emotions were stirred up and they shouted slogans in unison, their voices deafening.

Jayden listened to the thunderous slogans ringing in his ears and felt helpless. There was nothing he could do to calm them down. He hurried back to the company and reported the negotiation process with Kane.

Kane's mood sank after hearing Jayden's report. He looked through the glass door at the protesting workers outside. They were still shouting slogans loudly, attracting a crowd of onlookers. If it attracted media attention, even if they could later clarify responsibility, it would damage the company's reputation. However, if they resorted to violence, it would be even worse.

Nia and Kevin drove towards Webbex Group building from afar when they saw a large group of protesters gathered at its entrance, simultaneously showing surprise on their faces. "What's going on? Why are so many people gathered here?" Nia curiously looked around.

"I'm afraid Lucia called us suddenly because of this." Kevin thought carefully and immediately connected everything together.

"Is it related to us?" Nia was puzzled.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

"Something happened with Webbex Group; Lucia must be furious about it. When we go inside later, try not to say too much; I'll handle everything." Kevin instructed Nia sternly. Nia nodded her head.

They bypassed the crowd and took an elevator from underground parking lot all way up until reaching Lucia's office floor where Gracie was already waiting for them outside her office room and led them into CEO's office room.

"Ms. Webb, Miss Davidson and Mr. Berry have arrived."

"You can leave now," Lucia said coldly as she stood by the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking restless workers below after hearing Gracie's voice, then slowly turned around with anger visible in her eyes.

As soon as Gracie left, Nia became nervous immediately. Lucia had always been gentle, but once there was no warmth left in her eyes, it meant that she had unleashed her wrath. Even if Kevin hadn't reminded her just now, she wouldn't dare provoke Lucia easily at this moment.

"Sit down." Sitting down next to sofa, Lucia spoke solemnly.

Nia and Kevin sat down slowly, and Nia glanced nervously at Kevin before he spoke up.

"Ms. Webb, Why did you bring us here in such a hurry? Is something wrong?" Kevin asked. "Are you asking just to ask?" Lucia scoffed. "Didn't you see the crowd downstairs?"

"We saw them," Kevin replied respectfully. "But do they have anything to do with us?"

"These are workers hired by Vian Construction," Lucia explained coldly. "The owner of the company ran away with their wages, so now they've come here to demand payment. Do you think this has nothing to do with you? After all, Stable Growth is under Webbex Group."

"Vian Construction?" Stable Growth was entirely managed by Kevin, so he knew about it well enough. "Did Andrew Matthews run away with the money?"

"Yes," Lucia confirmed, her voice getting lower as she spoke. "So these workers came here because they believe that since you were investors in Vian Construction and Stable Growth belongs to Webbex Group, we should be responsible for paying them."

"I don't understand." Even though they were once investors in Vian Construction, there were other investors too - why would these workers specifically target them?

"You should be more careful," Lucia warned sternly before turning towards Kevin again. "What do you plan on doing about this situation?"

Nia felt innocent and was about to argue when Kevin grabbed her hand instead and turned towards Lucia.

"Ms. Webb, although this situation started because of our investment in Vian Construction, it's clear that these workers are targeting you specifically," he said calmly but firmly while looking at her directly in the eye.

"We don't know how to solve this problem either - maybe we should just call the police."

"The police?" Lucia sneered at him skeptically.

"If we really call the police over this matter, then everyone in Athegate will know that Webbex Group is oppressing its workers even more than before! Besides which - each worker has their own family behind them; dispersing them won't solve anything fundamentally." She paused for a moment before continuing,

"Vice President, I feel like your suggestion is an attempt at shirking responsibility..."

"No Ms. Webb! That's not what I meant!" He quickly tried explaining himself.

"It's just that things seem strange. The fact remains that these workers gathered together voluntarily; Matthews from Vian Construction ran off without paying his employees. We're powerless against all of this." "Powerless?" Kevin's echo had just fallen when a low, magnetic and icy voice came from the door. "Stable Growth invested in Vian Construction, and Webbex Group has never interfered with your internal affairs. How to manage is entirely up to you. Now that your investment mistake has caused workers to collectively demand payment, Webbex Group will not take the blame!"

Upon hearing this voice, Lucia immediately turned her head to see Arthur standing at the door with an imposing air.

As soon as Kevin saw Arthur, he lowered his head immediately. Nia was even more guilty; she wanted nothing more than to hide herself.

"Arthur." Lucia stood up and her gaze warmed when it met his.

"On my way here I received a call from Kane who told me everything about what happened. Union representatives are on their way here now to calm things down. I believe they can temporarily stabilize the situation." Arthur came over and explained gently beside Lucia before turning towards Kevin; his tone and demeanor changed instantly.

"Kevin, since you think there's something fishy going on here, then go find out why."

"Mr. Davies..." Kevin was about to make excuses but Arthur didn't give him a chance.

"This is an order not a request!" With a chilling glint in his eyes, Arthur couldn't be bothered with Kevin's talkativeness anymore.

Kevin was taken aback by Arthur's fierce aura and closed his mouth for fear of speaking again while Nia got up quickly holding onto Kevin's hand while forcing herself into a smile.

"Ms. Webb, Mr Davies, don't worry. We'll investigate thoroughly." After speaking, she didn't dare linger any longer; she left immediately together with Kevin.

It wasn't until they took the elevator all the way back down into the underground garage that Kevin felt relieved enough to breathe normally again. He couldn't help but pat his chest saying,

"It looks like we've really angered Arthur this time around."

"Now do you understand why I'm afraid of him?" Nia said worriedly, "Lucia is easy enough to deal with because she isn't someone who harbors grudges but it's different for Arthur - once he gets angry, he'll push you into dire straits without giving you any room for maneuvering!"