Chapter 177 Welcoming the New Boss
James finally left Kaitlyn. He'd already divorced Mary, so there was no way he could go back to the Smith family.
But he did agree to Kaitlyn's last request: she could still contact him, and he wouldn't block her number.
Seeing how persistent Kaitlyn was, James had no choice but to agree.
After dropping her off, James drove back to JZL Medical Clinic.
When he got there, he didn't see any sign of Bruce. He was a bit surprised that Bruce hadn't come running back for help.
But James didn't worry about it. Bruce's condition could only be treated by him.
He was confident that by noon the next day, Bruce would be back in front of him.
After parking the car, James walked into the clinic, checked on his dad, and saw that his condition had improved after taking the reishi mushroom. Then he went to take a shower and hit the sack.
Just then, his phone rang. James picked it up, and a sweet, gentle voice came through.
"James, are you asleep?"
It was Skylar.
James smiled. "Almost. What's up, Skylar?"
"Just wanted to chat." Skylar giggled. "The Bashful Flower samples are out, and the results are amazing. We're confident we can dominate the high-end market."
Skylar continued, "We gave the samples to a few distributors, and they all placed maximum orders. We basically have orders for the whole year.
"To better capture the market, we also acquired Overlord Pharmaceutical, nearly tripling the company's size.
"In short, everything's thriving."
When he heard about BH Pharmaceuticals' rapid growth, James' face lit up. "Is there anything you need my help with?"
"Yes!" Skylar chuckled. "I originally planned to start preparing for pregnancy in six months, but Mr. Sanders at home is pushing hard, and Patrick and I can't hold out any longer.
"So, I'm planning to step down from daily management at the end of the month."
"Of course, you don't need to worry about the company's operations. Just because I'm not involved in daily management doesn't mean I'm not overseeing the big picture.
"Plus, Kelsey has exceeded my expectations. She's not only quickly adapted to the company’s operations but has also offered several suggestions for improvement.
"Kelsey has been instrumental in the smooth integration of BH Pharmaceuticals and Overlord Pharmaceuticals.
"Letting Kelsey take charge while I oversee things from behind the scenes will keep the company running smoothly.
"But for the unforeseen, I want to add an extra layer of insurance.
"I want you to visit the company tomorrow and show your face as the major shareholder and chairman. Let the executives get to know you a bit.
"This way, the company will have a pillar of support, and if any major issues arise in the future, it won't be too abrupt for you to step in and resolve them.
"After all, once I'm pregnant, it won't be convenient for me to be running around."
Skylar explained her intentions for the night with a smile. She planned ahead, knowing that James making his presence known to the company would be beneficial with no drawbacks.
Otherwise, once she was pregnant and focused on her family, with no energy to devote to the company, Harry's remaining people might cause trouble.
"Is that all? No problem." James laughed and agreed without hesitation. "I'm a major shareholder; it's my duty to work."
The company was huge, and most of the profits were his. James, who had always felt guilty toward Skylar and Kelsey, felt it was the least he could do.
He just didn't understand management and didn't like running a company, so he never went to help at BH Pharmaceuticals.
Now that the company needed him, and it was just to make an appearance, James naturally agreed without hesitation.
"Is it settled then?" Skylar's voice remained sweet. "See you at 9 AM tomorrow at the BH Pharmaceuticals building?"
James smiled. "Sure, I'll be there on time."
The next morning, at 9 a.m., BH Pharmaceuticals was buzzing with anticipation.
The company's headquarters comprised three seven-story buildings, each standing independently. The entrance featured a well-maintained garden with a pond, and behind the entrance, there was a swimming pool and tennis courts.
Though the property had been around for a while, the recent renovations had given it a unique charm, making it stand out with more character than the surrounding high-rises.
There were sycamore trees all around, rustling in the wind, giving the place a poetic vibe.
Once a consulate for a foreign country, the property had been purchased by Skylar for BH Pharmaceuticals. It was a cost-effective move that also ensured the company operated in an environment free from the hustle and bustle of mixed-use buildings.
At this moment, the company's entrance was lined with over thirty key personnel and a dozen or so senior executives who had leveraged family connections to secure their positions. They were all there to welcome the real owner of the company.
In the cool morning air, the front line was occupied by several department managers, including Gary, with his girlfriend Jenny by his side, and a group of supervisors behind them. The rest of the senior staff and key employees stood in a neatly organized row along the road, creating a grand welcome for James.
"I wonder what kind of person this boss is, to be so highly regarded by Ms. Green," one key personnel said.
"Isn't that obvious? 'Big boss' means someone with more shares than Ms. Green," another replied.
"The company is doing so well; why would Ms. Green transfer her shares?"
"Ms. Green is going to have a baby and won't have time to manage the company, so she naturally needs someone to take over."
"And I heard this big boss has quite a background."
Several senior execs and key personnel were quietly discussing while looking ahead.
Jenny sneered, "You call that news? As far as I know, the Bashful Flower formula was provided by the big boss."
"What? The formula was provided by the big boss?"
Many were shocked. This was incredible, as the formula was the company's lifeline.
"I also know that the big boss and Ms. Green consider each other siblings."
Jenny flaunted her designer watch to appear competent and stylish, then unbuttoned one more button on her shirt to reveal a hint of cleavage.
"Siblings?"
Hearing that the big boss owned the formula and had a close relationship with Skylar, everyone was both envious and amazed.
This meant the big boss had absolute power.
"Jenny, is that true?"
"Yeah! Does the big boss really have the formula and connections?"
"Who is this person? Why haven't we heard Ms. Green mention them before?"
Many key personnel looked at Jenny, wanting more info.
Gary snorted, "Shut up. Is the big boss someone you can discuss?"
"Jenny, you've said too much." Gary pretended to scold Jenny. "I'll deal with you later."
Jenny stuck out her tongue, pretending to be scared, and patted her chest.
"Gary, you're tight with Ms. Green, which means you're also in with the big boss. Make sure you keep an eye on us going forward," one of the managers said with a grin.
"Yeah, Gary, look out for us. We go way back," another added.
"Gary, when you get a chance, how about putting in a good word for me with the boss? I'd really appreciate it," chimed in yet another supervisor.
The group was buzzing with energy, all eager to get in good with Gary in hopes of winning favor with the real owner.
Gary waved them off with a confident smile. "No problem, no problem. We’re all family here. Anything I can do to help, just ask."
Jenny watched the scene unfold with obvious pleasure. Gary was the man of the hour, making James look like an amateur by comparison.
They would never believe that a son-in-law living with his wife's family could own a two-million-dollar car.
Jenny was also planning to call Kaitlyn later to get her to transfer a million dollars. If James didn't appreciate Gary's favor, she wouldn't be lenient with him.
Jenny glanced at her watch and muttered, looking ahead, "There's only one minute left until nine o'clock. Why hasn't the new boss arrived yet?"
She had prepared her best look for this occasion.
With her fair skin, beautiful face, long legs, and dressed in Harmony Care Hospital attire, Jenny believed that once the big boss appeared, he would definitely take a few more glances at her.
Gary also hoped she could make a good impression on the big boss.
That way, the two of them could do whatever they wanted in the company in the future.
Looking ahead, Gary also frowned slightly.
"Ms. Green isn't here either. Maybe they're stuck in traffic."
Just then, a shared bike came speeding toward them and screeched to a halt in front of Gary and the others.
On the bike was none other than James, who had come to inspect the company.
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