The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 573 Testing The Waters

Rowan held considerable seniority within the company. Even Howard respected him when he was in charge.

that Lysander suddenly became his superior, it was no surprise that Rowan felt dissatisfied.

Lysander listened quietly as the discussion progressed, occasionally jotting down notes related to the project.

Rowan, feeling no need to be courteous, spoke confidently as if he were the highest authority in the company. At moments, his passion caused him to strike the table for emphasis.

“The financial report this month was truly abysmal. We couldn’t collect the payments for the goods, and sales have drastically decreased. I really don’t know what the sales department has been doing! And what about the legal department? Aren’t they supposed to handle uncollected final payments? Even though Mr. Guerra isn’t in charge of Thorne Constructions and Energies anymore, I am still around!”

Lysander glanced at the head of the marketing department seated in the middle of the conference table, who also held shares. He was quick to shift the blame defiantly, saying, “Who’s to blame for this? When Mr. Howard was around, this was the rule, and Mr. Guerra did not change it either.”

Tensions were running high among the top brass in the company, the air thick with conflict.

Lysander quickly recalled the materials she had reviewed and carefully considered her response. “The financial report you mentioned is from last month. Let’s focus on finding solutions for this month. onward.

“I wonder what your plan is, Ms. Thorne? It’s not easy to recover those final payments.”

“Let me thoroughly review the contract first, then I’ll discuss it with the legal department before making a decision.

Relying on his seniority, Rowan showed no respect to Lysander, and immediately shouted, “Wait? Until when? If the company’s cash flow is limited, are you prepared to cover these holes yourself?”

Lysander replied, “First, let us think about increasing revenue and cutting costs. This client has a large order, and we might continue to do business with them in the future. It is not wise to offend them too much. If they switch to our rival company, the loss will outweigh the gain.”

“Ms. Thorne, increasing revenue and cutting costs may sound easy, but in

matched him with the finance director’s name on the files and nodded. “I am new here, lacking experience and expertise. Mr. Barrera,

Barrera adjusted his glasses and chuckled. “Looks like you’ve done your homework before

responded, “I’ve seen everyone’s resumes and profiles, but honestly, I am still getting to know everyone’s faces. So, Mr. Barrera, any ideas? I’m

turned away. “I am only in charge of finance, not business

nodded and then asked, “Who is Mr. Castillo from the legal

the table raised his hand. “Ms. Thorne,

seasoned legal professional, having previously served in

it is best to go directly to Mr. Guerra and let him

clear that

the majority of people began

let us consult Mr. Guerra before

at it. I really can’t fathom what Mr. Thorne was thinking. Even if he wanted to

She’s the heiress of the Thorne family. so it does not matter to her if the company

has already teamed up with Dillon. He won’t be looking after us

are we going to do? Is our company really going to go under because of

clear that

voice and remarked, “That’s a nice watch,

chuckled. “Not too bad. Last year, under the guidance of Mr. Guerra, Thorne Constructions and Energies performed exceptionally well. The year–end bonus was in the

hold a high regard for Mr.

audacity, he does not need approval from a nobody like me. I simply admire him and am