Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 695 - 361: Extra Story: First Encounter_2

Skyler Jones’s eyes lit up slightly, although he would never admit he appreciated her calm demeanor and sharp wit, nor that her presence warmed his entire office like a spring breeze.

"Very good, we will work well together." Skyler Jones said blandly.

Christine Quinn returned to the office, the day’s workload already piled high on her desk, as though testing her abilities.

An hour later, she would attend her first supervisory meeting where Skyler Jones would introduce her to the supervisors, so she needed to quickly familiarize herself with the company and its supervisors.

Christine Quinn picked up the personal profiles of all the company’s senior executives and carefully studied them. What surprised her the most was Skyler Jones’s profile—

Graduated with a master’s degree in business administration from UC Berkeley...

Yes, with his abilities, this status matches.

But why did he study online for his exams and have eight years of part-time study experience, starting from grassroots level upon entering the company?

Could it really be as rumored from outside, that he’s an orphan? Yet he has never admitted publicly that he’s an orphan?

The more Christine Quinn examined these documents, the more puzzled she felt. Skyler Jones’s background seemed odd to her because he didn’t seem like an orphan at all. She even sensed a kind of innate nobility in him.

Ugh, wait, why is she curious about his background? What does it matter to her!

Christine Quinn shook her head, regaining her senses.

What’s wrong with her? She, who matured early, hasn’t taken interest in anything unusual in seventeen years.

Christine Quinn hurriedly reviewed the materials at hand to avoid getting lost in his mystery.

An hour later—

During Christine Quinn’s first meeting, she encountered Skyler Jones’s rigorous and harsh side.

The meeting was announced for nine o’clock, but everyone was seated by eight fifty, almost more efficiently than the military.

Christine Quinn couldn’t help but admire her colleagues’ discipline, unaware it was all due to their devilish boss.

Skyler Jones’s first rule of work: Anyone who’s late for a meeting, regardless of the reason, gets fired.

At eight fifty-nine, Skyler Jones remained seated at the head of the long conference table, silent, with a grim expression directed at an empty executive seat on his left.

"Strange, why hasn’t Manager Wilson arrived yet?" Colleagues beside her began whispering, sweating on Paul Wilson’s behalf, as the CEO looked displeased.

Skyler Jones insists all attendees must be present before starting any meeting, emphasizing punctuality. Many have been fired over lateness within the year.

"Sorry, Sorry..."

Suddenly, a burly middle-aged man, drenched in sweat, rushed into the conference room.

It was Paul Wilson, though he hurried there, he was still one minute late.

Everyone’s gaze shifted to him, showing a hint of sympathy.

Paul Wilson appeared a bit disheveled, with a poor complexion and untidy suit.

"Sorry, CEO, my wife gave birth this morning... I was busy taking her to the hospital and lost track of time..." Paul Wilson spoke while panting, aware his boss dislikes excuses, but he truly had no choice.

"Is the child okay?" Skyler Jones’s face showed no expression as he asked.

"Thank you, CEO, mother and child are safe." Paul Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, feeling he was saved.

"That’s good." Skyler Jones replied coolly, "Go take care of your wife and child..." then he lowered his head to look at the documents, announcing the start of the meeting.

"CEO, this..." Paul Wilson began to sense something amiss, cold sweat forming on his forehead.

"Go to finance, settle your wages, take care of your family, and starting tomorrow, you need not come to work." Skyler Jones stated indifferently, devoid of emotion.

Paul Wilson is a seasoned employee, diligent and capable, well-liked across the company. Such a supervisor is indispensable.

Yet, Skyler Jones fired him without a second thought.

Having been with the company for years, Paul Wilson understood Skyler Jones’s personality. Though he wished to plead, he held back the words at his lips, ultimately bowing to Skyler Jones before turning away dejectedly.

Everyone sympathized with Paul Wilson but feared the CEO’s authority, leaving them silent.

Unexpectedly, as Paul Wilson left with bowed head, a gentle voice sounded from behind him—

"Wait."

Christine Quinn stood up. She had held back for a long time, unable to endure any longer. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

He wasn’t deliberately late; it was because he sent his wife to the hospital, only getting delayed by a minute. Such a good employee, unwilling to take leave even when his wife was pregnant, was fired by him for adhering rigidly to his principles. He was simply cold-blooded.

"CEO, from what I understand, Manager Wilson’s performance in the company is commendable, never negligent, nor late. For a man over forty finally having a child, how about sparing one more minute with his family?" Christine Quinn spoke firmly, without being aggressive, seeking to evoke a shared sentiment among the attendees.

She realized her words as a newcomer smacked of audacity, but her sense of justice wouldn’t let her stay silent.

"You, a new employee who knows nothing about the company, what gives you the right to say this?" Skyler Jones coldly glanced at her.

Christine Quinn smiled slightly, "CEO, may I report to you? Last January, Manager Wilson and his marketing team secured a hundred million order for the company, wasn’t that a generous profit?"

Skyler Jones leaned back in his chair with interest, "Very well, continue."

"Moreover, Manager Wilson is negotiating a deal in America with a three hundred million budget. The counterpart is very satisfied with Manager Wilson’s service attitude... I understand that being late for a meeting is a major taboo in every company. But ultimately, a company prioritizes profit. So why not take a compromise approach? If Manager Wilson secures this deal, let it compensate for his fault, keeping him in the company. What do you think?"

Christine Quinn calmly, rationally, and gently softened the tense atmosphere considerably.

The conference room immediately quieted down, everyone stared at this girl, worried about her forthcoming predicament.