"Us?" Vanessa asked."Yes. I think we should be open and plain here" Armand replied."Okay?..." Vanessa responded, sounding unsure."If we're being honest, you'll agree with me that something has changed in our relationship," Armand said."You're right about that" Vanessa concurred."Well, I think I should start from the beginning, where it all started for me," Armand said."And where is that?" Vanessa asked."It started when you decided you would hang out with Jude. I knew it was strictly in order to find out what he was up to, but still, it didn't sit well with me.And it wasn't just because I was concerned about your safety, it was something else. I tried to fight it off, I even told myself I was confused, but I don't think I am any longer" Armand said.Armand paused to gather his thoughts together. He was about to explain to Vanessa, a woman who has been his friend and representative for a long time, his feelings when she told him about her decision to go out with Jude.

"Calm down. I haven't even said anything yet," Vanessa said."You don't have to. I already know you're thinking of asking him for help and more information about what's happening in MacMatthew Corp," Armand said."How can you be so sure?" Vanessa asked defensively."Am I wrong?" Armand replied."Well, no. But hear me out. Tom is a nice man. People make mistakes and what happened that day was a mistake. You have to overlook it, please," Vanessa pleaded."Overlook? That man judged me even before he got a chance to know me. First impressions matter a lot and the impression that man gave me, I do not like it" Armand said."Okay, I agree, first impressions really do matter, however, what about giving someone a second chance. Second impression?" Vanessa asked."Vanessa, no. Look for someone else" Armand said."Tom works in the finance department and I'm sure he wouldn't lie to me. Also, I'm certain he knows more about this issue than any other staff," Vanessa said."I just can't

"Let me get this straight King's debt cannot be repaid at once. His father is aware of his debts and he is also aware that King has been the one collecting money from the company, correct?" Vanessa asked."Yes," Tom answered."If that's the case, why is he lying to his staff? What does he hope to achieve?" Vanessa asked."It's simple. He's owing workers and he doesn't want to pay. Since the company is losing funds and not making enough to cover for it, he doesn't want to release more money" Tom answered."Even to workers who have labored and earned their pay?" Vanessa asked, she was baffled."Even to workers who have earned their pay," Tom said."That's completely wrong and unfair. Employees deserve to be paid for their work, and it's the responsibility of Mr Harald to ensure that happens" Vanessa said."Absolutely. When someone takes up a job, they enter into an agreement with their employer. They provide their skills, time, and effort in exchange for a fair wage. Denying

Vanessa felt calm. She sat quietly in Harald MacMatthew's office awaiting his arrival.He was late and she did not appreciate that. She had a schedule to keep up with .However, she took her time to look around. Despite the number of years she had worked in MacMatthew corporation, she had only been inside Harald's office a few times.She decided to give herself a tour of the office. Looking out the window, Vanessa noticed that It offered an impressive view of the surrounding area.It was also spacious and provided ample room for the desk, seating areas for meetings and discussions, and bookshelves, cabinets and display cases.The centerpiece of Harald's office is a large and luxurious desk, made of fine polished metal. The desk is well-organized, featuring a laptop, a telephone, and other essential office supplies. It also had a small sign indicating Harald's position.Vanessa also took note of the decor and personal touches. There was artwork, sculptures, and framed photogr

Vanessa couldn't help but admire the settings of the boardroom. They had certainly made changes since the last time she was there.It was the start of a new week and a meeting was organized to introduce the new shareholders of the company, all the heads of each department were present as well as the former shareholders.Vanessa noticed she still had a few minutes before the meeting started so she stood outside to appreciate the boardroom.The boardroom was rectangular in shape and just like other boardrooms, there was a long table at its center. The table was clearly made of high-quality wood and was large enough to accommodate all the board members and executives attending the meeting. The table is surrounded by comfortable, cushioned chairs for participants.The room was well-lit with a combination of natural light and artificial lighting. Large windows adorned the walls, allowing ample daylight to filter in. Overhead lighting fixtures provided additional illumination. The ligh