Chapter 623 - 622: The Root of the Problem

Chapter 623: Chapter 622: The Root of the Problem

The release of this news only intensified the crisis The Ellison Group is facing.

What was once just a suspicion of carcinogens can now be confirmed; indeed, there are carcinogens present.

Simon White learned of this information through his channels, as the quality inspection department had not yet released the news.

Meanwhile, Fiona Grant sold all of her shares, causing The Ellison Group’s stock market to face collapse.

If the definite news about the carcinogens gets out, The Ellison Group will face a complete meltdown.

After receiving a call from Simon White, South Grant convened a board meeting to discuss the matter.

Fiona Grant did not attend the board meeting; she was no longer a shareholder in The Ellison Group.

Now, Fiona Grant is wholeheartedly focused on preparing her own company, delighted to see The Ellison Group in disarray.

The board meeting was chaotic, with some accusing The Ellison Group’s chaos entirely on South Grant’s management.

Members angrily left the meeting, threatening to sell their shares.

Seeing the turbulent state of The Ellison Group and Stellaris deteriorating as well, it seemed prudent to sell shares early and convert them into cash.

South Grant did not stop those who chose to leave.

As the saying goes, a strong gale tests a brave man; national chaos reveals loyal ministers.

Those remaining in the company were often obstacles in times of crisis.

With their departure, it served to clear out internal strife.

When the remaining members continued discussions, there was less strife.

The urgent issue now is the carcinogens in the batch of products. If the relevant department releases the news, The Ellison Group’s reputation would suffer greatly.

The final decision was to recall the batch of products before the news became public.

This was the only option for now. After the board meeting adjourned, Simon White received a call and his expression grew grave.

When the call concluded, Simon White said to South Grant:

"We found the root of the problem!"

South Grant’s eyes brightened, listening as Simon White continued: "The surveillance on the production line was deleted by someone. I’ve been working on having it restored for days and it’s been found. There’s no issue with the materials; the problem is someone added toxic substances. The surveillance caught it all, I’ve asked the tech department to edit the video and send it to your email."

Hearing this news, South Grant finally exhaled a sigh of relief.

If this is the case, although it remains The Ellison Group’s responsibility, it wasn’t an issue of cutting corners but rather inadequate supervision.

In such a scenario, it becomes more acceptable to the public.

"Who poisoned it?" There weren’t many who could access the production line. Now, The Ellison Group operates almost entirely by machines, with humans only operating the machinery.

"Vice manager of the R&D department, Kevin Hayes, Fiona Grant’s man."

South Grant smiled upon hearing the name.

Heaven may forgive an irredeemable fool; self-inflicted misfortune is unforgivable.

Then, South Grant quietly said to Simon White:

"Mr. White, let’s keep this under wraps for now, first recall all the products, I have a gift to send Fiona Grant."

After leaving the company, South Grant went to the hospital. Upon reaching Professor Tate’s ward, he knocked and entered.

Professor Tate, seeing it was South Grant, lowered his eyes, pretending not to see her.

"Professor, are you feeling better today?"

"I’d be better off if you hadn’t come," Professor Tate said in a cold voice.