Chapter 300 Establishing a Branch of the Cooper Group
The car roared back to life and we kept moving, but the tension inside was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
As we passed a subway station, I suddenly slammed on the brakes and pulled over.
"Get out," I said, my voice cold and flat.
Anne's eyes went wide with shock as she stared at me.
"We're still far from Dawn Street!" she exclaimed.
"I've got more important things to do. I don't have time to go to a place like Dawn Street," I shot back, not a hint of sympathy in my voice.
Anne's face turned red with anger. "Diana, stop pretending in front of me! Do you think you're so great just because you have some money and a good status? Do you think I need your ride? I'm just not willing to swallow this humiliation! Everything you have should have been mine. Sooner or later, all that wealth and status will be mine. And then, I'll make sure you know what it's like to be looked down upon and live in a dump!"
A cold smile crept onto my lips. "Anne, you should worry about yourself first. Look at you now, trying to threaten me? Get out, or I'll use force."
Anne gritted her teeth, glared at me, then yanked the door open and slammed it shut, cursing under her breath. As the door closed, I took a deep breath, started the car, and sped away. Finally, I was rid of that troublemaker.
The car sped down the road, the wind whistling past the windows, and soon I was parked in front of the company building. I strode into the office and headed straight for the conference room.
Theo was already waiting there. As soon as he saw me, he quickly approached me and handed me the meeting materials with a respectful nod.
"Ms. Cooper, everything is ready," he said.
As the employees filed in and took their seats, the room fell silent. Everyone exchanged curious glances, eager to know the reason for this sudden meeting.
I picked up the microphone and scanned the room with a steady gaze.
"I've gathered you all here today to announce something important. After thorough consideration and evaluation, we've decided to spin off several projects and establish a subsidiary," I said.
The room buzzed with murmurs and whispers.
"Theo will be in charge of managing the subsidiary," I continued. As soon as I finished speaking, all eyes turned to Theo.
He stood up, nodded slightly, and spoke in a clear, confident voice. "Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for this trust. I will do my utmost to live up to it."
"Theo has been with the company for many years, and his capabilities and professionalism are well recognized. I am confident that under his leadership, the subsidiary will thrive. Now, I'll hand it over to Theo to explain the operational plan and future strategy for the subsidiary," I said, passing the microphone to Theo.
Theo took the microphone and began to explain the subsidiary's operational plan in a clear and organized manner. After he finished, there was a brief silence in the room. Then, several senior employees from the business and technical departments raised their questions. Fortunately, Theo was well-prepared and patiently addressed each concern.As I listened to their conversation, a sudden wave of dizziness hit me, and my vision blurred. I felt myself sliding down uncontrollably. Theo quickly rushed over to support me, worry all over his face.
"Ms. Cooper, are you alright?" he asked, his voice full of concern.
I struggled to sit up straight, my stomach churning, and sweat beading on my forehead.
"I might be overworked. I'm fine," I said weakly, trying to reassure Theo.
Theo's face was full of worry. "Ms. Cooper, you've been running yourself ragged for the subsidiary and dealing with the Howard Group..."
Realizing the room was full of people, he quickly changed the subject. "The company's growth is important, but your health is paramount. Without you, how can we overcome challenges?"
I adjusted my breathing and leaned back in the chair, rubbing my aching temples. I understood his concern.
"I know, but we can't afford to let our guard down at this critical moment," I said.
Theo continued to persuade me. "Please, take a break today. I'll handle the rest."
After a moment of thought, I nodded. "Alright, I'll rest. But I have a meeting with Nicholas tonight. I still need to go. Can you arrange for someone to take me?"
"I'll take you myself after you rest in your office," Theo said, his voice filled with worry.
With the help of others, I was escorted back to my office to rest. I had barely lain down when my phone buzzed with an anonymous message: [Stop pushing the Cooper Group subsidiary or face the consequences!] The exclamation mark at the end of the message filled me with unease. This message made me realize that the company's growth wouldn't be a walk in the park.
Receiving a threat just minutes after announcing the subsidiary's launch suggested a spy within the company. Who was behind this anonymous message? Why did they want to stop the subsidiary? Was it someone unhappy with the management arrangement, or someone afraid of losing their interests? Or perhaps an external competitor had bribed someone inside? Countless thoughts raced through my mind, making it clear that the path to establishing the subsidiary would be far more challenging than expected.
I lay on the couch, the anonymous message weighing heavily on my mind. I got up and walked to the window, looking at the setting sun, trying to calm myself, but my thoughts only grew more chaotic.
At that moment, Theo knocked gently and entered. Seeing my expression, he said with concern, "Ms. Cooper, it's time. Shall I take you to meet Nicholas?"
I gathered my thoughts, nodded, and walked out of the office with him.
The car moved slowly towards the club, the atmosphere inside heavy. I broke the silence. "I received an anonymous message while resting in my office, threatening me to stop pushing the subsidiary. What do you think?"
I watched Theo's expression through the rearview mirror.
Theo gripped the steering wheel tightly, his eyes fixed on the road. After a moment of thought, he said, "Ms. Cooper, this is serious. Our new business will affect internal power and interests, and the entire market landscape externally. They might want to crush us at the start."
I rubbed my temples and said, "We can't let this threat stop the subsidiary plan. You need to give it your all."
Theo agreed, and the car sped through the night towards the club.
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