Chapter 176
"Assistant Adams, I need to ask Mr. Smith for two people. Now that I'm about to take the VP position, I can't get any work done without capable assistants by my side." Kurt said with a smile.
Nora nodded, "That's no problem. Just tell me who they are, and I'll let Mr. Smith know."
"One is Azalea Gray from the hotel department, and the other is Clarence Fisher from the project department. I really appreciate both of their work abilities, they can be promoted."
Kurt smiled happily and deliberately played with Nora's hair, "Of course, once I'm settled in as VP, if you want to work for me, I can ask Mr. Smith to make it happen."
Nora nodded with a smile, "These are all small matters. Wait for my good news."
Nora clenched her fingers, turned around in disgust, her smile frozen on her face.
Azalea from the hotel department and Clarence from the project department—one was Kurt's current mistress, the other was Luna and James's absolute confidant.
Kurt was certainly 'loyal' to Luna and James.
It seemed Luna had something on Kurt.
No wonder Michael said Kurt had to go.
His situation was completely different from Gia, the HR manager.
Walking absentmindedly toward the office, Nora didn't see the person in front of her.
He deliberately walked in front of Nora, waiting for her to bump into him.
"What are you thinking about?" Michael asked quietly.
Nora's ears perked up instantly, looking at Michael in surprise, "Mr. Smith."
He was back.
"For you." On his way back, Michael had bought Nora some fruit.
Nora stammered, reaching out to take it, "For me?"
Michael looked around, "Is there a second person here?"
David, who had come to find Michael, looked confused. What? He wasn't a person?
He'd been working for Michael for so many years and never got any fruit. This was blatant gender discrimination from his boss.
"Mr. Smith, Mr. Nolan Smith has been looking for you." David was somewhat helpless. Nolan had been calling here, "During this time, because of Luna's situation, he hasn't had time to come after you yet."
David was very worried, "Luna will be out on bail soon, there's not much time left for the VP selection, it's urgent. As for Nora's side..."
David glanced at Nora, hesitating, "You can't put all your eggs in one basket."
David wasn't saying Nora couldn't do it, but there had been no progress so far.
"David, help me investigate two people—Azalea from the hotel department and Clarence from the project department. I need dirt on these two, something that could definitely get them fired." Nora said quietly.
"I've already looked into them. They're definitely Luna and Kurt's people, but they're just small fry. Nora, what we urgently need is to get rid of Kurt. If he doesn't go, we all have to go." David was anxious, "Hoping to fire Kurt by following the trail from these people's small mistakes is simply impossible."
"Who said anything about firing him?" Nora carefully glanced at Michael, "We're waiting for him to resign on his own."
As soon as Kurt submitted his resignation, Michael could catch him off guard.
Michael just smiled faintly, clearly understanding Nora's intention.
"You think just having dirt on these few people will make Kurt resign on his own? Nora, are you still asleep?" David was getting frantic.
Was Nora joking?
They couldn't even fire him, and now they were waiting for him to resign?
Nora looked at Michael and explained quietly, "During this time, Kurt has become arrogant enough to think the company can't function without him, that Mr. Smith can't survive without him. Everyone's afraid he'll take the entire project department with him, so he dares to bring his mistress and Luna's confidant to his side."
Hearing that Kurt was getting bolder, Nora knew the timing was almost right.
David still didn't understand.
What did this have to do with him resigning voluntarily?
"By tomorrow at the latest, Mr. Smith will receive his resignation threat. So we need to prepare in advance, prevent the project department people from actually leaving with him, and catch Kurt's 'evidence' beforehand, along with the people we need to make an example of."
Nora said seriously.
Michael listened seriously.
Entering the office, he took the initiative to open the fruit box for Nora and poured her a glass of water.
David pointed at the cup in shock. Even someone as slow as him noticed, "Mr. Smith, why is Nora using the same cup as you?"
Only then did Nora realize that Michael had bought her a cup, identical to his—they looked like a matching set.
"You have a problem with that? Want me to buy you one too?" Michael asked ominously.
David shook his head vigorously, "No, no need."
Using the same cup was scary. If he accidentally used the wrong one someday, Michael would kill him.
"Continue." Michael told Nora to keep talking.
"Mr. Smith, I need to remind you." Nora paused, then spoke again, "Going after the Clark family will definitely anger Mr. Nolan Smith. Once Luna gets out, this big gift we're giving her is basically a slap in her face. I'm worried that if she can't win openly, she'll play dirty."
Nora was worried Luna would convince Nolan to go after Michael's shares.
That way, even if Michael successfully got rid of Kurt, his own position wouldn't be stable, making things even more dangerous.
Nora looked at Michael. She actually didn't understand why someone like Michael would put himself in danger.
He could temporarily ignore the Clark family, temporarily not provoke Nolan, and wait until he was stronger.
Michael reassured Nora, "Don't worry about these things, I'll handle it."
"Exactly, Kurt isn't even dealt with yet, and you're thinking too far ahead." David looked helpless. Nora was just a young girl after all, too idealistic.
Did she really think Kurt was that easy to deal with?
Knowing David didn't trust her, Nora didn't explain further.
Taking some documents for Michael to sign, Nora arranged Michael's schedule for the week while eating fruit, "Mr. Smith, tomorrow afternoon is the wedding banquet for the daughter of Remind Sea Share Company. You're invited. Should we send a gift, or will you attend in person?"
"Mr. Smith never attends wedding banquets." David quietly reminded Nora.
But Nora asked because she hoped Michael would attend.
Michael helplessly smiled, "You arrange it."
Nora nodded with a smile, "Okay, Mr. Smith."
The daughter of Remind Sea Share Company was part of Emerald City's top socialite circle. Her wedding would be attended by all the important people. Although Michael didn't care to meet with these people, this was a special time. He needed to go out and build connections and reputation to counter Nolan.
Simply put, Nora wanted Michael to attend this business wedding to show Nolan and Luna.
Because the chairman of Remind Sea Share Company only invited Nolan and Michael, not anyone else from the Smith Group. Neither Luna nor James was qualified to go even if they wanted to.
Michael going was a warning to Luna and James.
His connections and recognition in the business world over the years couldn't be taken away by Luna and James's petty schemes.
Small people ultimately couldn't make it to the big stage.
David stood there looking around, feeling like he, the special assistant, was a bit redundant, "Mr. Smith, what about Kurt? Should I think of another way?"
David was anxious, worried sick. Was Nora reliable or not?