Lynch threw so photos and docunts onto the table, and the director of the Legal Departnt was sitting opposite him.
"Look at these, what can we do with them?"
The director of the Legal Departnt took the booklet containing the photos and docunts and began to flip through it.
The contents were basically the sa, just a few photos and an explanatory docunt. He flipped through it quickly, his expression serious and stern.
After he finished reading the last part, he placed the booklet back on the table.
"I have plenty of such booklets here, involving more than a thousand stores nationwide within the Federation."
The director of the Legal Departnt pursed his lips, maintaining a stern expression.
This was clearly an underhanded trick, and he could even confirm that these tricks were illegal—suspected of fraud. Although not a major cri, having so many cases would still be a hassle.
But his salary cos from Lynch, not the Ministry of Justice or his conscience. He straightforwardly said, "At the very least, we won’t lose. Next, I will arrange for our team to sue these stores one by one. They have clearly violated the exclusive counter contracts they signed with us."
"Before the legal effectiveness of our signed contracts expires, they have already violated the responsibilities and obligations they should fulfill. We have the right to stop supplying them and to claim compensation."
Lynch nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. "I hope it’s not too large a number, you know, I have a soft heart. I don’t want too many families to go bankrupt due to their foolish actions."
"But the law is the law, do you understand what I an?"
The director of the Legal Departnt nodded affirmatively again, "Yes, Mr. Lynch, I think I understand very well."
"Your sympathy is only based on your noble personal virtues and generosity, and I will convey your kindness and leniency to the defendants."
"However, I must also remind you, Mr. Lynch, the law is the law, written on paper to tell us what punishnt should be ted out when one commits certain mistakes."
"We cannot let them off because of your reluctance. This would be a desecration of the law and irresponsible to them."
Lynch was very satisfied, "Then what are you waiting for? I hope to see these news reports on TV soon."
The director got up to leave; he would imdiately arrange for people to handle these matters.
At the sa ti, he was very curious about how Lynch managed to complete what seed like an incredible action in such a short ti.
Honestly, such underhanded tricks weren’t good. It’s easy to get caught, and not only would the lawsuit be lost, but there’s also the possibility of punitive fines for those tricks.
Rongsheng Gold Bank had been watching closely, and they certainly wouldn’t miss an opportunity. As long as there are punitive fines, they can then seriously damage Lynch and then comfortably dismantle the company to cash out.
But anyway, this had nothing to do with him. What he needed to do was provide legal assistance, that’s all.
The director of the Legal Departnt had just left when a middle-level company manager was already waiting outside the door.
He had made an appointnt yesterday to et with Lynch today. Mid-level managers in large companies can’t et with the CEO anyti they want.
With a reminder from the secretary, Lynch rembered this, "Let him in."
Soon, a stout middle-aged man knocked on the door and walked in. He wore a sowhat ingratiating smile on his face, holding a letter in his hand.
"Mr. Lynch, I’m sorry to disturb you at this ti, but I really must do this."
Lynch nodded and pointed to the chair opposite the table, "Is there sothing you need?"
Actually, he knew in his heart that soone walking into the CEO’s office with an envelope in hand was unlikely to be doing anything other than submitting a resignation letter, but he didn’t reveal it.
The mid-level manager sitting in the chair smiled awkwardly. The company’s situation was worsening, and the Legal Departnt hadn’t co up with any effective thods. As the acting CEO, Lynch hadn’t expressed his stance.
This made people uneasy. Once the company collapses, many serious issues would arise, causing anxiety among middle-aged employees.
However, he had already secured his next position elsewhere, which is why he dared to resign. So people who resigned didn’t even know where to go next and could only hope the company wouldn’t have any problems.
Rather than letting others control his fate, the mid-level manager, having reached his position, wanted to take his fate into his own hands.
He placed the resignation letter on the table and pushed it forward, "Mr. Lynch, this is my resignation letter."
Lynch didn’t say anything and picked up the envelope, tore it open, and took a look.
It was nothing more than gratitude for the care, support, and companionship from the company in the past years, noting that he would rember these past days, and explaining his reasons for resignation. In the end, the core ssage was that he must leave.
Lynch looked at the resignation letter. This wasn’t the first one; soone submitted their resignation yesterday, and it was already considered late.
He didn’t hesitate much and directly nodded in agreent, "I approve..." he said, taking out his pen to sign "Approved" and his na on the resignation letter.
Lynch’s lack of attempts to retain him and his decisiveness made the mid-level manager suddenly feel uneasy. Shouldn’t he be trying to retain him at this ti?
Suppressing the increasingly ominous feeling in his heart, the mid-level manager tentatively said, "Mr. Lynch, I’ve always felt connected to the company. After finishing everything I have on hand, if you and the company need again, I’m willing to co back anyti."
Lynch didn’t even bother to smile. "For now, we have no plans to reorganize the managent. If you have any thoughts, you could submit your resu to the HR Departnt. Anything else?"
The words were actually quite blunt. The mid-level manager’s expression was also sowhat unpleasant, but compared to Lynch’s directness, he still forced a smile and stood up, "No, Mr. Lynch, I’ll be off then."
Lynch nodded again, "Close the door behind you when you leave."
He was practically shooing the mid-level manager out like a dog. Standing at the door of the CEO’s office, he felt a little hurt.
He didn’t know how to describe this feeling, as if sothing important had accidentally slipped from his grasp. At the sa ti, facing uncertainty about the future, he couldn’t help but ask himself if this was really the best choice.
But in the next second, as he looked at the lifeless office and the employees with worried faces, he firmly decided that this was definitely the most suitable choice.
A day passed without anything happening, leaving everyone who anticipated seeing Lynch make a move—except for Shi Haoyun and Colorful Company—sowhat disappointed.
Maybe Every Mont, this giant, would indeed co to an end as so dia outlets claid, becoming a once-glorious page in the annals of history.
After three days, as people gradually started considering how Every Mont might bow out gracefully, the company suddenly released an announcent.
The Legal Departnt of Every Mont filed counter-lawsuits against over two thousand stores nationwide, claiming they deliberately violated contract terms during the execution of the contract, harming Every Mont’s interests.
While pursuing their responsibility and compensation under the terms of contract breach, Every Mont also demanded that these people bear joint liability for the market value loss that Every Mont suffered.
The Legal Departnt Director of Every Mont, in front of nurous reporters, stated that Every Mont’s market value stabilized at around five billion before these lawsuits were initiated by the individuals.
But due to the preditated lawsuits initiated by these people, Every Mont’s market value plumted by over a billion, which should be borne jointly by more than two thousand stores.
The Bupen City court had accepted the case and sent subpoenas to over two thousand stores nationwide, hoping they could arrive in Bupen as soon as possible to attend the trial.
Considering the similar nature of the cases, the court allowed stores from each region to consolidate the cases, and they could have representatives and lawyers attend the proceedings on their behalf.
This was quite humane, and several dia outlets discussed the potential impact of the court’s humanity on the fairness and impartiality of the law.
"This move is sowhat ruthless. Once these people lose the lawsuit, things won’t look good for them."
In the afternoon, in the study, Mr. Wardrick was enjoying so homade pastries and coffee, smiling as he explained these matters to his daughter.
He had once imagined discussing business matters in the study with a son, but after having a daughter, he abandoned such ideas.
To his surprise, such a day had arrived, which made him very pleased.
Having worked hard to acquire such a large enterprise, soone had to inherit it, right?
Severa asked, sowhat puzzled, "Will the court support their claim?"
Mr. Wardrick responded with a question, "Do you think there’s a direct connection between Every Mont’s market value decline and the lawsuits from these people?"
Severa nodded, "There is a connection."
"See, even you recognize the connection. In judicial interpretation, if there’s no separate explanation of which actions and consequences lack an inevitable connection, then the judge is very likely to support Every Mont’s request."
"Moreover, there have been similar cases before, and ultimately their claims received court support. It’s highly likely there won’t be surprises this ti either."
Slander, defamation, and rumors causing changes in a company’s market value undoubtedly require compensation, possibly even punitive damages.
This won’t change simply because Every Mont’s counter-lawsuit targets too many people or because those involved aren’t wealthy; their viewpoint still stands.
Emotions are emotions, and the law is the law. The law is cold and devoid of sentint.
Severa asked again, "If they believe that those who swindled them out of their counters were arranged by Every Mont, could this delay the case?"
Mr. Wardrick shook his head, "Of course not. These are two separate cases, and Lynch wouldn’t let them be handled together."
"So, Lynch is bound to win?"
"At the very least, he won’t lose!"
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