The frantic escape of the six severely injured individuals directly exposed the lies of Nick and his group. Nick also lost the check and fled from Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.
He knew very well that if Darnell caught him, his legs would probably not be spared.
Not only did Roberto and his group feel embarrassed by the situation, but also the reporters felt ashamed. They pretended to be angry for a few moments and quickly left the meeting room.
Casey and the others clapped happily, while the remaining employees felt embarrassed and realized that they had been played. They were even more fearful of Areli’s coldness.
Such a complicated and troublesome matter was resolved in just a few moves.
“Darnell, although these people intentionally framed you, it’s precisely because of your usual misconduct that this incident occurred.”
Roberto exchanged glances with Eliezer, who slammed his hand on the table, trying to sound intimidating. “You must have provoked them, which led to this situation.”
“Even though they didn’t succeed today, it doesn’t mean they won’t cause trouble again. They will definitely come after you.”
“This will undoubtedly have an impact on the company.”
“An employee of a legitimate company who is constantly entangled with the underworld will definitely have a bad reputation when it spreads.”
Eliezer looked at Areli and said, “For the sake of the company’s reputation, Miss Fanshaw, I think we must dismiss Darnell.”
Roberto and the others nodded in agreement. “That’s right. His presence will bring negative consequences to the company, and those bastards will come back.”
“Mr. Izzard, what you’re saying doesn’t make sense.”
Areli’s eyes turned icy. “Although the company tries to avoid getting involved with these underworld figures, it doesn’t mean we are afraid of them.”
“As long as our employees are upright, it is necessary for us to provide protection.”
She showed her pride as she continued, “A caring employer should let employees feel the warmth and strength of the company.”
“If we compromise and drive away employees just because a few gangsters threaten us, then our competitors will send thugs to harass our employees every day.”
“If they harass Mr. Gower or Mr. Izzard, then for the sake of the company’s reputation, should we also dismiss you?”
The people present applauded one after another, feeling inspired by Areli’s words.
Darnell looked at Areli appreciatively. Although this woman always had a cold face, she was someone with principles.
Casey took advantage of the situation and chimed in, “Yes, if we hire a few thugs to give Mr. Izzard a hard time, would Mr. Izzard resign?”
“Definitely need to dismiss him.”
Shayla smiled cheerfully as she added, “The company has always adhered to principles of fairness and justice. How could we bend the rules for Mr. Izzard?”
Eliezer immediately shut up. These women had sharp tongues.
Roberto glared at them and then shouted, “Everyone out! It’s not your turn to interrupt here.”
“Mr. Gower, didn’t you just ask everyone to make a fair judgment on this matter? Why can’t we speak now?”
Darnell spoke lazily, “They came when called and left when dismissed. What do you take everyone for?”
Many employees immediately showed their dissatisfaction. Although they didn’t dare to go against Roberto, they were somewhat unhappy.
“Darnell, don’t try to sow discord.”
Roberto’s mouth twitched as he became quite annoyed. “You have provoked those thugs. They won’t let you off easily.”
Then he looked at Areli again. “Miss Fanshaw, those people are definitely not good people. If you don’t dismiss Darnel, they will definitely cause trouble for the company. Don’t regret it later.”
“I have already said that if Darnell had done something wrong, I would be the first one to kick him out of the company. But he didn’t. I can’t betray his trust.”
Areli was resolute. “Today’s matter ends here. Everyone, go back to work. If those thugs come again, I will call the police.”
Darnell happily exclaimed, “Thank you, Miss Fanshaw.”
“Miss Fanshaw is the general manager with great authority. Besides obeying her, what else can we say?” Roberto snorted heavily.
“Just remember that I warned you earlier. Don’t blame me if something happens.”
“If they dare to come again, I will call the police on them.”
Areli was not threatened in the slightest. “If they have the ability to cause trouble, let them come. I don’t believe that Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, such a large company, can’t handle some thugs.”
“Meeting adjourned!”
Areli asked everyone to leave and then pointed at Darnell. “Come with me to my office.”
Roberto and his group glanced at each other with unpleasant expressions before leaving.
“What on earth is going on?”
After Darnell returned to her office with her, Areli closed the door behind her and walked back to her chair with a slightly cold expression.
“Although everyone knows that they intentionally targeted you, there must be some truth behind all these rumors. If it weren’t for your conflict with them, they wouldn’t have come causing trouble like this.”
“I am fair and willing to protect you, but I still want to know how you provoked them?”
Darnell walked up to Areli and sat on her desk in front of her. “Miss Fanshaw, do you really not know how I got into a conflict with them?”
He looked pitifully at her while looking down from above.
Areli raised an eyebrow. “How would I know what trouble you got yourself into?”
Darnell looked frustrated. “Miss Fanshaw, do you remember what happened at the bar?”
Areli’s eyes turned cold. “Get straight to the point.”
Darnell grabbed Areli’s hand tightly in his palm as he spoke, “Miss Fanshaw, those thugs who drugged you that night were them.”
“It’s just that their leader, Nick, covered half of his face, so you couldn’t recognize him and his gang.”
He recounted what had happened last night to Areli. “That night, I beat them up badly in order to save you. As a result, they started targeting me.”
“They tried twice at the repair shop to deal with me. Luckily, I managed to escape both times. Otherwise, I would have been killed or injured by now.”
“I didn’t accuse them in the meeting room just now mainly because I was worried about letting employees know about it. It would damage your reputation.”
In the mouths of gossipers and busybodies, once it was known that Areli had been drugged, countless versions of her being violated would spread like wildfire.
“What? They’re the bastards who drugged me?”
Upon hearing this, Areli was furious, her eyes narrowing as she glared at Darnell. “Why didn’t you break their bones? Why let them get away?”
“Darnell, aren’t you supposed to be tough? Can’t you just take them out? Worst case, you go to jail, and I’ll get you a lawyer.”
What a ruthless woman!
Darnell looked aggrieved. If he ended up in jail for beating someone up, did she really think hiring a lawyer would make it all better for me? That was an affront to his manhood!
“I’m so furious!”
Thinking about being drugged and almost losing her virginity, Areli could only imagine torturing Nick and the others to death!
If it weren’t for those bastards stirring up trouble, she wouldn’t have been drugged in the first place, nor would she have ended up in Darnell’s hands. She pulled her hand back sharply.
She slammed her palm on the table in frustration. “You should have broken their hands and feet earlier!”
Darnell was taken aback, not expecting Areli to be so fierce. He quickly responded with remorse, “You’re right, Miss Fanshaw. I’ll go after them right now.”
“If you’re upset, I’m upset too.”
“I really should teach them a lesson on behalf of my woman!”