Chapter 1199 - 1199: Fired?

Fired?

Ellery Langdon was suddenly taken aback.

He then said, "Hello, Mr. Shaw, I'm Ellery Langdon from Kaleido Group. I'm not sure if Mr. Shaw is available. I'd like to introduce myself."

Kaleido Group is a major client.

Such a request isn't excessive at all.

In his view, this so-called Mr. Shaw would certainly agree.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Shaw said coldly, "Sorry, Mr. Langdon, I just took office and I'm very busy. Let's schedule a meeting when I have time."

"Well... alright then."

Ellery Langdon faced rejection.

He was just about to give up.

On the other end of the call, it seemed Mr. Shaw thought of something and said, "By the way, Mr. Langdon, I forgot to inform you. As a result of our group's strategic adjustments, after the current cooperation expires, we will not be renewing the contract. I hope Mr. Langdon can prepare early to avoid any losses to your company."

Suddenly.

Ellery Langdon's mind exploded.

One must know, the cooperation between the two sides has been in place for many years, and as a significant client, it has always been pleasant. Why would Wave suddenly want to cancel the partnership? This isn't possible.

"Mr. Shaw, I'd like to know..."

The rest of the sentence didn't even come out.

The call was cut off.

The sound of the busy signal echoed.

Leaving Ellery Langdon momentarily lost.

He turned around.

Horatio Shepherd was still looking at him eagerly.

Waiting for his decision.

Ellery Langdon took a deep breath.

Said, "Let's also ramp up on our side; when players are online for an hour, pay them four dollars. We'll raise our cash pool directly to six hundred million. I wonder how Joywave plans to play against me?"

Horatio Shepherd got anxious.

He said, "Mr. Langdon, our... our company's cash... doesn't amount to six hundred million."

"I know, you don't need to worry about the money; I'll handle it."

After giving the order.

Horatio Shepherd should have immediately carried it out.

Yet he didn't leave.

With an expression of wanting to speak but holding back.

"Is there something else?"

Ellery Langdon asked.

Horatio Shepherd hesitated a few times and said, "Well... on Joywave's side, they called... the employees poached from us, offering to pay them double our salary to summon them back. Today... many employees have already handled their resignations, and even the breach of contract penalties, Joywave is willing to compensate them..."

Another unbelievable piece of news.

A small Joywave, which he thought he had beaten to the point of no return, not only survived but even mustered the strength to counterattack. This was something he never imagined.

While pondering what to do next.

The female secretary walked in.

Bowed slightly.

She said, "Mr. Langdon, a guest wants to see you."

"I won't see anyone, no one!"

A frustrated and annoyed Ellery Langdon exclaimed.

The female secretary paused, saying, "This guest claims to be a representative from Joywave Technologies and has come on their behalf."

Upon hearing this.

Ellery Langdon was startled.

Joywave's representative actually came looking for him?

Truly unprecedented.

He hesitated for a moment.

Said, "Then please let him in. I happen to want to see what's been going on with Joywave lately."

With a wave of his hand.

The female secretary and Horatio Shepherd both left.

Ellery Langdon tidied up his clothes.

Sat down on the office chair behind his desk, assuming a high-and-mighty posture.

Wanting to show the visitor a bit of intimidation.

In no time.

A handsome man, led by the female secretary, walked in.

Ellery Langdon glanced sideways.

The man before him was unfamiliar, around thirty years old, dressed ordinarily but exuded an extraordinary aura, radiating a natural sense of authority.

Who could this be?

None other than Dirk Carter.

Once the office door was closed.

Ellery Langdon pretended to stare at his computer.

Pretending not to care about Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter, however, didn't mind.

He leisurely walked over to the sofa and sat down.

Kicking up his legs.

With a flicking sound, he lit a cigarette.

"Sorry, my office is smoke-free."

A cold voice spoke from behind.

It was Ellery Langdon.

Dirk Carter didn't pay attention.

Relaxedly smoking.

Demanded in an uncompromising tone, "Bring me an ashtray."

"I told you, smoking in my office is not allowed."

Ellery Langdon was a bit angry, intensified his tone to say.

Dirk Carter sneered, "That's your rule, not mine. From now on, everything will follow my rules."

"Such arrogance, this is Kaleido Group, this is my territory. Your rules are nothing to me."

Not hearing such audacious words for so long.

Ellery Langdon said with some contempt.

Dirk Carter calmly.

Took out a folder from the bag he carried, and with a flick, tossed it onto the table.

Said, "Is that so? I suggest Mr. Langdon reads these documents before speaking. Otherwise, you might regret the words you just said."

Believe it or not.

The generally arrogant Ellery Langdon was indeed subdued.

After all, if they were measuring aura.

He wasn't quite in Dirk Carter's league.

Driven by curiosity, he stood up.

Walked over to face Dirk Carter.

Picked up that folder and glanced over it.

Immediately went quiet.

Six months ago.

Kaleido Group had begun the process of going public.

To simplify procedures and quickly finance.

The group decided to do a backdoor listing.

Three months ago, it reached a deep collaboration agreement with Seapro Group of Ronan City.

The two sides were just shy of signing the contract.

And in his hands, from the folder, was Seapro Group's notice of termination of cooperation.

In other words.

The dream of going public, nurtured for six months, broke at this moment.

This blow was fatal to Ellery Langdon.

Kaleido Group is well-known, but in reality, unrestrained expansion has already dried up internal cash flow, and he urgently needs to leverage the IPO to alleviate the crisis.

If the IPO plan fails.

It means Kaleido Group is about to encounter operational troubles.

"No... It can't be... This... I don't believe it!"

Ellery Langdon drew a sharp breath.

Said in a shocked tone.

Dirk Carter calmly said, "Don't believe it? You might want to call to check, you also didn't believe that Wave terminated the partnership, but that's the reality, Mr. Langdon really has to learn to accept reality."

Hearing this.

Ellery Langdon felt a chill in his heart.

Looking at Dirk Carter in disbelief, he asked, "Wave... Were you behind Wave's move as well?"

"Hehe, Mr. Langdon, don't speak so harshly, what do you mean by 'behind the move'? Just ordinary business activities, back then you asked Wave to cancel their partnership with Joywave, you also used this reasoning, didn't you?"

Dirk Carter said lightly.

"What... what do you want to do?"

Ellery Langdon asked.

Dirk Carter raised his hand, showing the cigarette he was holding, and said, "I asked you to bring me an ashtray..."