Early the next morning, the internet in Cloudmere was buzzing with activity.
Everyone had seen the report about Vortex Technology, leading to various speculations.
"Everyone's leaving, Vortex Technology is really going to go bankrupt this time."
"I heard it's been losing money every year for the past few years. It's a miracle it lasted five years."
"Oh, I just remembered, I own some Vortex Technology stock. If it goes bankrupt, my stocks will be worthless. I need to sell them now."
"I have Vortex Technology stock too. I thought it might turn around after holding on for so long, but now it's going bankrupt. I need to sell my stocks too, just hoping not to lose too much."
With these comments, many people started saying they would sell their shares.
As a result, Vortex Technology's previously stable stock began to plummet.
Xavier, following Lance's orders, had been investigating Vortex Technology.
When he saw the online news and the turmoil surrounding Vortex Technology, he quickly contacted Lance and gave a brief report. "Mr. Mercer, there's news online about Vortex Technology employees resigning en masse. Many netizens think Vortex Technology is going bankrupt and are selling their stocks. Vortex Technology's stock is currently plummeting. Should we do something?"
Hearing this, Lance's face darkened.
"Ignore the online situation for now. Focus on the stock market. Buy back all the stocks those netizens are selling. Try not to let those stocks be concentrated in anyone's hands."
"I understand."
Xavier nodded and hung up the phone.
Deanna noticed Lance's troubled expression and asked with concern, "What's going on?"
"There's news online about Vortex Technology employees resigning en masse. Netizens think Vortex Technology is going bankrupt and are selling their stocks. Xavier just called to ask what to do."
Lance didn't hide anything and explained the situation.
Deanna's expression also darkened.
What frustrated her more was that something happened to the company, and she hadn't received any information about it.
Thinking of this, she became even angrier and took out her phone to contact the finance manager.
The call connected quickly, and the finance manager's somewhat guilty voice came through, "Miss Jones, what's wrong?"
"Do you know about the company's news online?"
Deanna asked in a calm voice.
The finance manager was silent for a few seconds before responding, "I know about it."
"If you knew, why didn't you inform me immediately?" Deanna asked angrily.
The finance manager didn't seem to care and defended himself, "Miss Jones, I resigned last night. I'm no longer part of the company."
"You resigned? Why didn't I know?"
Deanna looked surprised.
The finance manager continued, "Last night, after submitting the documents you requested, I also submitted my resignation letter. Didn't Miss Jones notice?"
She hadn't noticed.
Deanna silently admitted to herself.
Even so, she couldn't let the finance manager leave the company like this.
"I have no objection to your resignation, but you can't leave until you've completed all your work handovers. You know there are many unclear accounts in the finance department."
"But now there are only two regular staff members left in the finance department besides me. Who should I hand over to?"
The finance manager pretended to be in a difficult position.
Deanna frowned deeply, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
At this moment, she felt a nudge on her arm and turned to see Lance whispering, "Tell him someone will come to the company later for the handover. He needs to sort out all the accounts; otherwise, the company won't allow him to leave."
Hearing this, Deanna relayed Lance's words verbatim.
The finance manager had no choice but to agree.
After hanging up the phone, Deanna thanked Lance gratefully, "Thank you just now. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known what to do."
"You're in trouble. As your fiance, it's my duty to help. But I don't like you being so formal with me."
Lance said as he gently tucked Deanna's loose hair behind her ear.
His affectionate gaze made Deanna's cheeks flush slightly. She felt very happy and supported.
Meanwhile, their two children watched from the side, covering their eyes and jokingly shouting, "Daddy and Mommy are showing affection again."
"We haven't even finished breakfast and we're already forced to watch Daddy and Mommy's lovey-dovey show."
Chloe sighed dramatically.
Deanna and Lance couldn't help but laugh and scolded playfully, "You must have learned this from your Godmother. Looks like I'll have to limit your time with her so she doesn't teach you bad things."
"It's not from Godmother; we figured it out ourselves. You can't stop us from playing with Godmother."
The two children quickly defended their Godmother.
Their anxious expressions made Deanna laugh.
Old Ashley watched the family's interaction with a contented smile, feeling that life was truly good.