As Oisean, Shania, and Maurice left the CEO's office, they said their goodbyes to Robin.
While passing by the HR Department, they noticed Brighde's harsh voice echoing through the hallway.
"Osgar, are you trying to threaten me? How dare you claim that firing you is against labor laws! So what if it is? What can you do about it?
"Do you even know who I am? Do you realize who has my back?
"Let me spell it out for you. My husband, Ceallach Kavanaugh, is close friends with General Donohuei and Mr. Winterstrike! They were in the same military camp!
"You're just a nobody. Do you think you can go up against me and even threaten to take legal action? Are you out of your mind?"
Osgar inhaled deeply, struggling to keep his composure. "Ms. Orlov, you're a well-educated senior executive in a major company like Nine Stars. Can we at least try to have a rational conversation?
"You said you graduated from Sogas University. Shouldn't you honor your alma mater by showing some integrity?
"What I did today wasn't against any rules or laws. I was simply fulfilling my responsibilities as a security guard by helping Ms. Coyle. How can you fire me over that?
"Elaria's labor laws clearly state that an employer can't dismiss an employee without proper grounds. Otherwise, the company is obligated to pay significant compensation."
Brighde sneered. "Compensation? Labor laws? Are you serious?
"I specialize in this field! I know labor laws inside and out.
"Even if I do break the law by firing you, what can you do about it? Go ahead and sue me! By then, I'll make sure you never find work again!
"If you dare cross me, my husband will put you in your place!
"Do you think you're a hero because you helped Shania? What a joke!
"The Coyles are done for. They'll never regain control of Nine Stars Pharmaceutical.
"Not even the new CEO can touch me. My husband holds significant influence in Elaria's upper circles!
"General Donohuei and Mr. Winterstrike hold us in high regard. Even the new CEO of Nine Stars has to show me respect!
"Ciaran, get him out of here now! Call the secretary's office and ask Dolidh to bring me all the prepared dark history files.
"I'll fire this ignorant fool today! I want to see how he plans to challenge me with his so-called labor laws and compensation claims!"
Robin and his group halted immediately.
Shania hesitated briefly before saying, "Mr. Ramsey, Dad, Osgar got into trouble because he helped me. I want to step in. I can't stand by and let him lose his job over this."
Robin nodded in agreement. "Go ahead. We can't afford to let a few rotten apples spoil the bigger plans ahead."
They all entered the HR Department together.
Brighde, Ciaran, and Osgar were taken aback to see Shania.
"Shania, you're no longer the CEO of Nine Stars. You have no right to barge into my department!" Brighde snapped.
Shania's face remained impassive. "Whether I'm still the CEO of Nine Stars is not for you to decide.
"You dismissed Osgar for bringing me into the company. What policy did he break exactly?
"You're just a department head. Who gave you the power to fire employees at will?"
A heavy silence settled over the department.
Brighde, Ciaran, and the others were momentarily stunned.
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