His Real Wedded Bride

Chapter 1259 Renew The Contracts

Catching the employees talking to each other during business hours, Rachel became furious. Marcelo

stepped in and asked her to be lenient to the employees. This made Rachel angrier. She believed that

to reach success in life, one had to work hard and learn to obey rules. In this case, her rules were the

ones they should obey as long as they were employees in her company.

She clapped her hands to get the attention of everyone. In a loud sarcastic voice, she said,

"Congratulations! You really made my day! What do you think you're doing, huh? Is that what you call

working hard?! Well, let me tell you this! If you think you're working hard already, you are all wrong! I

don't pay you a lot of money just to sit and talk shit to each other! This is my company, and you are all

here to respect me by abiding by my rules!" Without thinking twice, Rachel turned to Marcelo and

yelled, "I already made up my mind. You are fired! Clear out your desk as soon as possible and get out

of my company!"

Firing Marcelo was a warning for everyone to know how serious she was with her company rules.

Furthermore, she wanted them to see that there wouldn't be second thoughts on firing them once she

found out that they violated her rules. However, her rash decision on terminating Marcelo did not invite

any positive outcome on work ethics among her employees. Instead, they started to question the

legality of the termination. Moreover, the employees started to rebel against her and question her

authority.

Everyone could see how shocked Marcelo was. His flattering smile slowly disappeared, he tactfully

defended himself by saying, "Ms. Bai, I didn't do anything wrong. As a matter of fact, I worked myself

harder in the last few years to reach this position."

As hard as he could, he maintained his calm image as he continued to fight for his right. "You cannot

fire me. I believe I contributed a lot during the difficult years of building this company up."

"Cut the crap, Marcelo. As the head of Administration, you should know the procedure from top to

bottom. Take your things and leave before I call security." Then, without looking back, Rachel walked to

her office without a care in the world.

Her time was so precious than to waste it arguing with a lowly employee.

"Oh, Marcelo…" The employees couldn't believe what Rachel did to Marcelo. They were strongly

appalled to what she did. All their sympathies went to Marcelo. Those employees who were near

Marcelo came forward to comfort him. And, one thing was happening among the employees—they

were all complaining.

"This time, Ms. Bai really went too far! I couldn't believe she disregarded you after you made great

contributions in this company. How could she fire you just because of you standing up for us?"

Marcelo had been good to all the staff. He always put the employees first before himself. He

encouraged them to do their best, and he always saw potential in them. When the employees were in

trouble, he would take the blame. It was the reason why Marcelo lost his job. He defended them.

Though Marcelo was already aggrieved, he still comforted the employees. Smiling bitterly, he said, "It

doesn't matter. The corporation is in the losing end right now. I am really thinking of looking for another

job. I couldn't make up my mind to quit because I had deep feelings towards the company. But with this

incident, it decided for me and made my situation easier. Now, I can really look for a new job with a light

heart."

Although he didn't mind leaving the corporation, the feeling of humiliation was still there. It would also

be easier if the new companies he would be applying for would see that he resigned from his position

rather than being fired.

"Now, everyone. Go back to your stations. If Ms. Bai sees you relaxing from your work, she will surely

be angry again. If that happens, no one will save you anymore."

When everyone went back to work, Marcelo walked towards his corner. He prepared everything for an

easy turn over to his successor.

He got everything itemized so that the newbie could start working as soon as possible. Though it was

not his job anymore, he felt it was the responsible thing to do. And, despite of his relationship with the

owner ending badly, he didn't take what happened to his heart. For him, revenge was not a right thing

to do. It would only cause an agonizing life.

After working in Tarsan Corporation for many years, he was sad to leave.

'When I got hired by this multinational corporation, my family and friends were so happy for me. Some

even envied me. I was so proud and this became my motivation to work hard. Just now I told others

that I had intended to leave, but I didn't really look for a new job. Why? It's because those were just

words. I love my job and I didn't really have an intention of quitting it.

But what happened today was so unexpected. I felt loss...'

After a few months, Marcelo became problematic. His savings were almost gone. He didn't know how

to tell his family what happened to him.

Meanwhile, at the Tarsan Corporation

Rachel, sitting in her office, was angry again at the idle employees.

Her thoughts were soon interrupted by a knock. It was her assistant. She looked worried.

Hesitating, she informed Rachel of a new dilemma. "Ms. Bai, there are several contracts which are

about to expire. They used to send someone to renew them at least a month before expiration. But this

time, with the deadline fast approaching, nobody came. No one even called..."

Upon hearing the news, Rachel felt downhearted. It seemed that the company was bearing more

losses now.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? What was the in-charge doing? He should have contacted those people

a long time ago! If we lose those clients, who will take the blame?! You?!"

Rachel yelled at the assistant. She didn't stop until she saw the assistant nearly in tears.

Somehow, feeling a bit guilty, Rachel stopped. She realized her shouting would not do anything to

make those clients go back to them. Calmly, she said, "Okay, I got it. Prepare the list of those

companies and send it to me. I will handle it personally."

After leaving Rachel's office, the assistant felt relieved. But she couldn't help whispering to herself, "It

was not my fault. Why did Ms. Bai blame me?"

In the office, Rachel felt exhausted. 'If only Holley were here, she could definitely handle the daily

affairs of the corporation. And I would only be focusing on the more important matters, ' thought she.

That was only a wishful thinking on her part. She had to manage the corporation herself.

After the list came in, Rachel looked at the names of the companies and thought the best strategy to

convince them to renew their contracts with them. But before she could call them, someone knocked at

the door.

Six people came in after Rachel let them in. They handed her their resignations.

"Well, what's going on?! You all want to quit?" Rachel asked furiously. Up to now, she hadn't realized

that dismissing Marcelo made the employees unhappy.

"Ms. Bai, we think we are not the right people the corporation needs. Thus, we are tendering our

resignation."

"That is unbelievable! You have been working in Tarsan Corporation for many years now. Then, all of a

sudden, you realized you were not suitable in your positions here?! Why didn't you resign earlier?"

Rachel was losing her control. It was obvious that they wanted to quit their jobs because the

corporation was in a crisis. She hated their lame excuse. She knew it was unwise to let these

employees go, but she couldn't control her anger anymore. A civil conversation with them would be

impossible now.

"Ms. Bai, I do hope you accept our resignation." Frowning, one of the employees looked at her. She

was worried. Crossing her fingers, she hoped that Rachel would honor their decision.

"Fine. If that's what you want, then go. Leave as soon as possible. And, good luck to all of you."

Rachel was seething deep down. She gritted her teeth to avoid saying something hurtful that may

aggravate her already strained relationship with her employees. She gave them a forced smile.

Though her words were a blessing, her tone said otherwise. She didn't think they would have a better

job.

"Thank you, Ms. Bai. We sincerely wish Tarsan Corporation to continuously thrive by all means." For

once, there was no argument between the boss and the employees. They quietly placed their

resignations on her table.

When Rachel waved to the door, they left. She realized now that directing her rage at them would not

help. What she needed was time and space to think about the status of the company.

'Tarsan Corporation has problems both internally and externally, ' thought she. With her hand on her

forehead, she was thinking on how to deal with the existing problems. This made her depressed.

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reached its peak when she fired Marcelo. But there was another one reason. Behind her back, rival

companies were recruiting them. And, they were considering their offers mainly because they were not

happy anymore at the present treatment they were receiving under her supervision.

Sadly, Rachel hadn't figured it out. Though many employees already left, she didn't take the time to

reflect on the reasons of the exodus of the employees. Nor did she think of a solution. That became

one of the big pitfalls of the Tarsan Corporation.

Rachel might have been a successful actress if she continued working in films or TV series. However,

as a corporate manger, she was a failure.

Looking back at the list of the companies that her assistant sent her, Rachel prepared to call them one

by one and talked about renewing the contracts.

"Hello. Good morning. May I speak to Mr. Zhao, please? This is Rachel Bai from the Tarsan

Corporation."

"This is Alan Zhao speaking. Good morning, Ms. Bai. To what honor do I have this call for?" Alan Zhao

asked casually.

"We have been partners for several years now. And, within the years of our partnership, we didn't face

any major problem. I called you to talk about the contract. I heard you hadn't renewed it yet. Why is this

so? I am wondering what's taking you so long."

Alan Zhao laughed and replied, "I know we have a happy and successful partnership. But lately, I heard

from a little bird that Tarsan Corporation had problems due to mismanagement. Now, it is losing

miserably."

Rachel's face darkened. 'Who the hell is that little bird?! Wait till I get my hands on his pretty neck!' She

was now more worried of losing this important client!