I Am Not Useless Son-In-Law!

Chapter 11: Termination And Contract Cancellation.

The President's office of Pinnacle Dynamics Corporation is situated on the top floor, and Anderson took the direct elevator to the topmost level. Upon the elevator doors opening, Anderson immediately saw a woman of elegant demeanor, porcelain skin, a tall and slender figure standing beautifully outside the elevator, waiting.

This woman was Hannah Allen, the CEO of Pinnacle Dynamics. Fernando Lewis had previously informed Hannah Allen, the CEO, that the new President wished to keep his identity secret and didn't want it widely known, so top personnel should not be present. Only Hannah was waiting on the top floor for the new President's arrival, having waited for quite some time.

When Anderson emerged from the elevator, she was momentarily stunned. She had never imagined that the new President of Pinnacle Dynamics would be the notoriously useless son-in-law of the Harris family! She had made numerous guesses about this mysterious new mogul, but Anderson? He was someone with no good reputation to speak of.

Because Lauren was the most beautiful woman in Lightharbor, very famous, almost everyone knew she had an incompetent, talentless husband. Anderson had been seen with Lauren at several important events. Some people had taken their photos, so many knew Anderson's face. Although Hannah had never met Anderson, she easily recognized Lauren's inept husband. Anderson knew from Hannah's surprised expression that she recognized him, the son-in-law of the Harris family. After all, his incompetence was too well-known.

"Mr. Anderson Campbell, are you the new President of Pinnacle Dynamics?" Hannah asked politely.

She had become the CEO of Pinnacle Dynamics at a very young age. Apart from her ability, she possessed good character and high responsibility, and she had seen many great men rise from humble positions. Therefore, she didn't underestimate anyone. Besides, if Anderson wasn't the new President, he wouldn't be here without reason.

"Yes." Anderson replied.

Although Hannah was very beautiful and slender, he didn't look at her a second time. In his eyes, no one could compare to Lauren.

"Welcome, President, please follow me." After confirming his identity, Hannah showed even greater respect to Anderson.

After entering the President's office with Hannah, he introduced himself.

"Perhaps you know who I am and I won't say much more. I'm here today just to say a few things." Anderson said.

"Yes, please go ahead." Hannah replied, equally serious.

"First, all departments of the Corporation will remain unchanged, as will the personnel. My identity, you must keep absolutely secret, not to be disclosed to anyone. I will not often be here, and you will be responsible for all matters of Pinnacle Dynamics." Anderson instructed.

"Yes, Mr. President, I will not disappoint you!" Hannah was pleasantly surprised that Anderson entrusted her with such important tasks upon his appointment.

"Secondly, immediately cease all cooperation with the Harris family." Anderson continued.

Hannah paused for a moment before asking: "The Harris family, do you mean the Harris family related to your wife?"

"Correct."

"...Yes." Although Hannah was very curious about why Anderson was acting against the Harris family, she refrained from asking any further questions.

"Thirdly, is the director of the project development department Everett Lopez?" Anderson, not wanting to miss anything, asked in advance.

"Yes, the director of the project development department is Mr. Everett Lopez, and he is from the Lopez family, one of the largest clans in Lightharbor." Hannah replied.

"Then fire him immediately and cease all cooperation with the Harris family. When he asks why, tell him there are two reasons: one, because he signed a contract with the Harris family, and two, because his nephew Conrad insulted someone he is not worthy of insulting."

"Yes." Hannah resolved to follow Anderson's orders without question.

"Good, do these things first, I will tell you the rest later." Anderson instructed.

"Yes, I will take care of these matters right away." Hannah said and stepped out of the office.

...

Meanwhile, in the office of the Director of Project Development...

"Uncle, Pinnacle Dynamics has a new chairman now. Can I find another project for the Harris family?" Conrad asked.

"Weren't you just awarded a contract yesterday? Why do you want a different project today?" Everett asked, displeased.

"Uncle, this is a different situation. The Harris family is very influential; one project is not enough! While the new chairman is still unfamiliar with the company, please sign a few more contracts for us!" Caroline urged.

"You two are too greedy." Everett remarked.

Caroline then quietly handed him a gift box and whispered: "I'm about to join the Lopez family, could you help our in-laws one more time?"

"Alright, I will consider and arrange another project for you." Everett laughed, tucking the gift box into a drawer.

"Thank you, uncle!" Caroline said cheerfully.

"Uncle, that useless son-in-law from the Harris family also came to Pinnacle Dynamics seeking employment. You must not let him join Pinnacle Dynamics, not even as a janitor." Conrad said.

"You mean Lauren's husband - Anderson?" Everett inquired.

"Yes, him!" Conrad replied angrily.

"Why do you seem to hate him so much?" Mr. Lopez asked.

"Because he only spews venomous words, saying he would cut off our livelihood and that you would be fired today." Conrad explained.

"Absurd! That worthless man dares to curse me? I'll call HR to kick him right away!" Everett said furiously.

As Everett finished speaking, Hannah arrived at his office door with a group of security guards.

"Director Allen, what brings you here so quickly? If there are any instructions, please tell me!" Everett immediately stood up with a feigned smile.

Hannah is the CEO of Pinnacle Dynamics Corporation. She seldom visits Everett's office.

"Mr. Lopez, I am here to inform you that you have been fired." Hannah said bluntly, with a cold voice.

Everett felt like he had been struck by lightning on a sunny day, unable to believe his ears. Conrad and Caroline were also stunned, completely clueless about what was happening.

"Director, what... what did I do wrong? Why am I being fired?" Everett asked, his voice trembling.

"This is the directive of the new chairman." Hannah stated, her face devoid of emotion.

"The new Chairman? He just took office and doesn't understand the company's situation yet. Why fire me as soon as he takes charge?" Everett broke out in cold sweat.

"He said there are two reasons, one is because you signed a contract with the Harris family, and the other is because your nephew insulted someone he had no right to." Hannah explained.

Everett frantically reviewed the contract he had signed with the Harris family. Could this be a reason for dismissal? Conrad was also struck as if by lightning. Who had he insulted? So this was why his uncle was being fired? Caroline was also dumbstruck. She had just given Everett an expensive gift.

"The Chairman has also ordered that from now on, all cooperation with the Harris and Lopez families will be indefinitely suspended. And you should promptly proceed with your resignation!" Director Allen said.

Everett suddenly felt his mind go blank, his legs weak, and he slumped into his chair as if about to die.