Chapter 106 Gave It To Her
"We can't rely on old products forever." Liam pointed at the table with his finger, looking at everyone present. "This is what I have been thinking about recently and trying to break through. Instead of waiting for others to break into our market, it's better for us to break first."
As he spoke, he stood up, hands on the table, "On the surface, all competing companies now know our formula, and it seems that we are at a loss. But, please remember, the formula is an old work that has been on the market for a long time. Even if we don't disclose it ourselves, some malicious rival companies have already been able to develop it. In other words, we are quickly losing our competitiveness. Instead of thinking about how to protect the old, it's better to develop new products and focus all our attention and efforts on new products; that is the long-term solution to our continuous development."
Liam's voice was strong and logical, completely prepared. The board members were initially skeptical, but after hearing his words, they felt some truth, furrowing their brows and pondering.
Someone asked, "What you said makes sense, but when you talk about new products, where are our new products? According to the company's report for this quarter, it has been almost half a year since a new product was launched. A lawsuit previously erupted over the award for the new product, sparking significant controversy. Additionally, the company faced another crisis just last month."
"You can't just talk. As shareholders, of course, we want to see results. Mr. Scott, you need to show us something to reassure us!"
One person raised a question, and others nodded in agreement.
Liam smiled slightly, "Mr. Thorne, don't worry. Since We are on the topic of new products, I would like to inform you that we have made some progress. Currently, we have two new products in development, and I believe they will be launched soon. Moreover, I am confident that they will become the next bestsellers!"
"Oh? If that's true, that would be great!" Mr. Thorne nodded. But I heard that our outstanding work in the company was all from someone named Evelyn. It seems that Ms. Reed doesn't quite live up to her reputation Mr. Scott, how do you explain this?"
"It's all just rumors. Of course, I also have a responsibility due to my poor judgemnt of character. As for Ms. Reed...actually, she is the one behind the development and formulation of these two new products. In fact, our previous best-selling products also came from her. You should trust her abilities."
Liam paused, his face lighting up when mentioning Vivian. "In addition, I have two things to announce here. First, after the successful development of these two new products, Liavian Perfumes will participate in the annual perfume competition, which I believe will bring glory and profits to the company. Second..."
"I, Liam Scott, am delighted to announce that I will be marrying Vivian Reed, the brilliant perfumer behind our new products. I assure you here that personal relationships will not affect the company's interests. Vivian and I will work together to make Liavian Perfumes better and better!"
Liam's words clarified all the shareholders' doubts and dispelled their concerns.
Originally, everyone came with a questioning attitude, but now they found his words reasonable and promising, so they stopped questioning.
"Well then, congratulations in advance, Mr. Scott. Hopefully, good things will come in pairs in three months!"
Liam smiled brightly, knowing that it wouldn't just be two happy events but three!
Vivian was right; since he couldn't salvage the situation, he might as well admit it generously and gain some goodwill. She was indeed his savior!
However—
Back in the office, Liam looked at the photo of himself and Vivian on the table. He always kept this photo in his office, unafraid of Evelyn discovering it. This was because it was actually a picture of the three of them together, but just at that time, he and Vivian were covertly holding hands.
He and Vivian had already hooked up at that moment, and even though the three of them occasionally took photos together, Liam and Vivian stood a little closer. Evelyn, who was so oblivious, never noticed.
But when did this insensitive woman start to find out that he was embezzling company funds to take Vivian out, buy gifts, and so on?
If she had known all along, why hadn't she brought it up before, enduring it until now?
Liam couldn't understand. There were only two possibilities. One, she didn't know before and only recently found out through some means. Two, she had known all along but pretended not to, playing dumb.
Regardless of which possibility, it was terrifying to think about.
Every time he confronted her, Liam felt that he had never truly understood this woman. Was she still the Evelyn he knew?
Liam's fingers clenched one by one tightly, his anger reaching a boiling point.
Despite appearing calm and composed at the board meeting today, he had actually been panicked yesterday, fearing he couldn't explain to the shareholders, and he had to face with a disastrous consequence.
Fortunately, his explanation today satisfied them. At least for now, they believed him.
However, if the shareholders had been truly aware of these issues, placating them wouldn't have been as easy as it was today.
He dared not gamble on whether Evelyn really had leverage over him. 'Isn't it just Laura, an ordinary perfumer? Forget it! Give it to her!' he thought.
She was a burden to keep here anyway. Since Evelyn valued her so much, he could just give it to her!
Liam picked up the internal phone and said in a cold voice, "It's me! Regarding Laura's non-compete agreement, revoke it!"
"Yes, that's what I said. Hmm, that's it. There's no need to entangle witn her," Liam said coldly.
After resting for so many days, Vivian still came to the lab.
She didn't really want to come; the smell of the chemical solutions inside wasn't pleasant, but in order to secure the forthcoming prestigious position, Vivian gritted her teeth and came.
Although the formula was "written" by her, she should at least be somewhat involved in the development process. She couldn't just stay completely out of sight; if another Evelyn appeared, she wouldn't be able to handle it.
She had to personally oversee it now, at least be roughly involved in the entire process, so that she could handle it when the time came, without being caught off guard.
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