Flash Marriage: Slow Down Mister novel Chapter 265

The whole company was in a state of panic. Staff members were all discussing something with each other in groups. As Horace approached them, they even began to chat more excitedly.

"What's going on here?" Horace frowned and asked Isaac.

"Now all kinds of newspapers and news websites are teeming with the news that our clients' information were leaked, and we failed to cover it from the public, Mr. Kirkland. All employees have known it and they are worrying about the future of our company and their own career."

Isaac did try to conceal the news from the staff but now as the news had gone viral online, almost all staff members had known what had happened.

"The members on boards just let them do it?" Horace seemed to be a bit angry. He knew there should be someone to hold the situation in control right now.

Isaac said awkwardly, "They are also in a quarrel in the meeting room and I couldn't stop them. Our employees have witnessed their quarrel and now rumors are that our company are going bankrupt soon. Some of them are even preparing to change a job,"

"Ridiculous!" Horace walked faster, "Those bastards."

As he was waiting for the elevator, Horace saw a group of employees were whispering to each other while fixing their eyes on her. Horace wondered for a while before he walked toward the office area.

"They are waiting for you, Mr. Kirkland," Isaac walked over to him as he didn't know what Horace was going to do.

"Then let them wait there. Now find a microphone for me," Horace said and strode towards the office area.

"I understand," Isaac left immediately to carry out his plan.

As they saw the were approaching them, the employees fell into silence immediately.

Horace walked to the center of the crowd and said loudly, "I need you to get back to your seat and I will explain to you what had happened to our company."

Horace enjoyed great popularity and respect among his employees so they followed his words and got back to their seat.

And Isaac arrived on time and handed Horace a microphone. Then he stood still just a few feet away from him.

Then Horace's voice rose in every corner of the area.

"I know you're worried about the impact on our company's future. And I can tell you one thing for certain that it was a trap set by someone with ulterior motives against our company. But don't bother. We have found ways to cope with that. We just need some time. I hope it won't disturb your current work because who is behind the scenes just wants us to damage our morale and then our company. I hope you won't fall into his trap and we can work together to overcome this."

"I can promise you that I'll lead the company to get through this. I will keep your job safe and I want your help."

Then he put down the microphone and found all the people present were still in silence.

He knew that he couldn't dispel their misgivings by just a few words. But now he had no other choice at this moment.

"We believe you, Mr. Kirkland. We will get back to our position." A girl's voice was sent over from the corner and all other employees turned to her.

The girl's flushed as everyone was looking at her. But she still continued after a while of silence, "It took me a lot to work in Solrace. And Solrace didn't let me down. We are treated well here and I love the promotion system here. Solrace only praises those who work hard. I think we all feel the same. We all did a lot to enter this company and I don't think we should leave right now. We all know how competent Mr. Kirkland is and I believe he could lead us to make it."

Then she looked at her colleagues around her. Some other girls who got along well with her also said, "We believe you, Mr. Kirkland."

"Yes, we will stick to our position, Mr. Kirkland!"

"I also believe Mr. Kirkland."

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Sometimes colleagues' words were more convincing than their leaders. More and more employees began to respond to Horace.

"We should trust Mr. Kirkland."

"Our company won't fail that easily!"

"Get back to our position, guys."

"It's just a few months' salary. We are already better paid than employees in other companies," someone shouted, "If we make it, Mr. Kirkland may even reward us with a pay rise."

All other employees burst into laughter and the aura of the whole area got much better.

"Thank you, thank you so much," Horace picked up the microphone again, "And I promise you that I won't fail to pay you. Now I have to have a discussion with the board members in the meeting room. I'll see you later."

Then Horace gave the microphone back to Isaac and bent over to the employees. Then he turned away and left.

When he passed by the girl who first stood up to support him, Horace said in a low voice, "Thank you."

The girl flushed and stuttered, "You… you're welcome."

Horace smiled at her before he quickly walked over to the meeting room.

The moment he opened the door, he heard some clamor. All the board members rushed over to him as he entered the room.

"What the hell is going on, Horace?"

"Do you know how much our stock price has fallen?"

"Tell me why did all clients' data was leaked?"

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Horace walked onto the platform and asked them to calm down. After the room got quiet, he said, "I've got something to confess. It was I who released the data. And I sincerely apologize to everyone."