Chapter 961 - 953: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey 3

Chapter 961: Chapter 953: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey 3

She smiled gently as a greeting.

Then she sat upright, waiting for the meeting to start.

Tiana Thorne had collaborated with her before, leaving a good impression.

Moreover, the period drama they shot back then was soon to be released.

However, at that time, Iris Sterling played the leading role, and Tiana Thorne played the second lead.

Unexpectedly, after one summer, Tiana Thorne became her boss.

It must be said, Iris Sterling has a distinct appearance, unlike most actors in the entertainment industry with large eyes, she has phoenix eyes, giving a touch of aloof elegance.

She gives off a difficult-to-approach vibe.

Looking elsewhere, there were Mina Morrison, Hayley Grant, Kaye Lewis, Evelyn Ellison, and so on.

They all have their own territories in the entertainment industry.

There was also one member from the "Sunday" variety show, Ethan Thorne, who shares the same surname with her, a seventeen-year-old just debuted, still a student.

The company’s management, PR team, and top agents were all present.

However, Julian Eames was still hospitalized and therefore absent, but his agent, Chance Hayes, attended the meeting.

President York said, "I believe everyone knows each other, let me introduce once again, this is our Zenith Media’s president, Tiana Thorne, welcome."

Everyone applauded in unison.

Tiana Thorne glanced around, seeing some displeased glances, she selectively ignored them, finally landing her gaze on Heather Grant in the corner with a somewhat pale face.

Just a brief second, she looked away.

Tiana Thorne spoke with approachability, "Everyone works hard on a daily basis, I just assumed office, there are many things I’m not clear about, I hope you all can guide me."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded one after another.

"However, as far as I know, there are some people in the company tarnishing its reputation led by Mabel Hughes. I don’t wish for a second person to appear, just hope everyone works diligently, as the president, I won’t mistreat any of you."

This sentence carried a lot of weight.

Some even believed that Mabel Hughes’s downfall orchestrated by Tiana Thorne was just a setup involving her second brother to give everyone a warning.

This warning was indeed shocking.

Mabel Hughes and Iris Sterling held equivalent positions in the company.

Yet, someone fearless enough questioned, "President Thorne, did Mabel Hughes really offend your second brother? From what we know about her, she’s always gentle and kind, how could she do such a thing?"

"President Thorne, could there have been some misunderstanding? Before you came, Mabel Hughes has contributed a lot to this company."

"The fame and revenue Mabel Hughes brought to the company is something President York knows very well."

These were words spoken by several senior managers, one of whom was the deputy head of the HR department.

Everyone’s eyes turned to her.

Jordan York slightly frowned, not expecting them to question Tiana Thorne at the meeting.

Tiana Thorne wasn’t angry, her beautiful sly eyes narrowed slightly, and then she gently smiled, "Manager Zhang is right, Mabel Hughes indeed brought a lot of income and fame to the company. Talents like her, to me, the more the better, even for profit, I don’t need to be ruthless, right?"

Everyone thought Tiana Thorne decided not to continue suppressing Mabel Hughes.

However, the next second, her gaze turned a tad colder, raising her eyebrows, leaning back on the leather seat, her lips curling lazily and coldly, "In my eyes, my brother Mr. TWO’s reputation is far more important than profit."

This statement instantly left everyone speechless.

Her second brother was none other than the revered teacher in the entertainment industry, Mr. TWO.

Is it necessary for him to ruin his own reputation just to deal with someone he sees as an ant, Mabel Hughes?

Keeping Mabel Hughes could indeed earn the company more money?

This only explains one point, Mabel Hughes indeed committed such an act.

"But, no credit but there’s labor..."

Tiana Thorne interrupted him unhurriedly, "Manager Zhang, I’ve always been curious, where did Mabel Hughes get the audacity to set her sights on Mr. TWO."

Speaking of which, she picked up the pen on the table, gently twirling it at her fingertips, her eyes carrying a hint of chilliness, "I heard from President York, you initially favored Mabel Hughes for recruitment, logically, you should be very clear about her character, how about telling me, if there’s any partner behind her?"

Upon hearing this, Owen Miller’s face turned white, not daring to speak further.

Tiana Thorne’s fox-like eyes, which see through everything, seemed to indicate he was an accomplice.

Though unclear, the conveyed meaning brought forth a chill from deep within.

"President Thorne misunderstood."

Tiana Thorne stopped spinning the pen, her sharp fox-like eyes swept over the crowd, her voice turning serious, "Mabel Hughes’s character might have been unquestionable before, but later, it changed, and we at Zenith Media, naturally do not need such a person."

Saying this, she stood up, articulating each word, "If anyone again makes a similar move to climb up that damages the company’s reputation, I will use the same method to make you leave Zenith."

Her voice wasn’t loud, yet it carried a frightening depth, serving as both a warning and a threat.

"Of course, if anyone speaks up for Mabel Hughes again, I have reason to suspect you are someone like Mabel Hughes, I can fire you."

It was at this time Heather Grant could no longer bear it, she stood up, questioning Tiana Thorne, "We’re colleagues, can’t we speak for her? Dismissing someone requires all company shareholders to decide together, on what grounds are you so arrogant?"

She had already blurted out everything, no need to restrain the anger anymore, continuing, "Just because you are the fiancee of Fourth Master Xiao, the heiress of the Ford family? But this is a workplace, the workplace has its rules, otherwise, I refuse to accept."

Tiana Thorne cast an appreciative look but with a voice that carried a bit of mockery, the cold aura getting thicker, "You have the courage to stand up, but you’re using it in the wrong way."

"I only followed the protocol, wasn’t Mabel Hughes’s matter decided by just you too? It’s too unreasonable, I can only suspect you indeed slandered Mabel Hughes."

Tiana Thorne, fearless, curved her lips, "You want protocol, is that it?"

Jordan York frowned, signaling to Heather Grant to apologize with his eyes.

However, Heather Grant, thinking of how Mabel Hughes, whom she painstakingly promoted, was gone just like that, felt heartache and anger, looking at Tiana Thorne with eyes full of hostility.

"President York, help me turn on the projector, I’ll explain it to Heather properly."

Jordan York could only comply.

Everyone murmured amongst themselves, not knowing what would happen next.

In everyone’s view, Tiana Thorne turned on the computer and logged into the email, pulling out the company charter President York had once sent to her.

Opening it, she displayed it on the big screen for everyone to see.