America 1919
Chapter 1136: 388, there are always people who want to block a vehicle with a mantis arm_2
Chapter 1136: 388, there are always people who want to block a vehicle with a mantis arm_2
Fred Fisher hurriedly said: “There is currently no evidence suggesting any involvement of the company management in this matter!”
Donnie’s expression grew increasingly grim as he spoke in a deep voice: “This is neither the FBI nor the police station. I don’t need evidence; I just need to know who it is!”
Fred Fisher was sweating profusely under Donnie’s intense pressure; this was the undeniable authority from someone at the absolute top!
“Fisher, you have disappointed me greatly!”
At this moment, Donnie spoke bluntly: “With things having progressed to this point, you still haven’t figured out the problem here. My decision is irrevocable; any actions by anyone will only be clownish antics in vain. Now, you choose to stand with the clowns. Do you think distancing yourself from this matter will let you sleep easy?
Your age is not exactly young, but don’t forget that your children are still very young. They haven’t grown to an age where they can develop independently from you!”
Fred Fisher’s expression changed slightly.
As the president of Cadillac, Fred Fisher is considered by many to be among the most successful people in the United States.
But in Donnie’s view, he is merely a high-level employee!
Any employee should understand that their achievements and influence are actually provided by the company. When the company abandons him, everything he has will soon vanish into thin air!
This was Donnie’s last opportunity for Fred Fisher.
If Fred Fisher couldn’t seize this opportunity, then Donnie wouldn’t mind completely disrupting and rebuilding Cadillac.
At this moment, Donnie’s patience was thin because no news had come from Washington yet.
John Garner, whom Donnie had been tracking, had not slipped up in any way yet!
Fred Fisher felt Donnie’s resolve, internally waging an intense battle.
Ultimately, Fred Fisher stood there as if his bones were removed, saying: “If there are no unexpected factors, the organizing of this matter should be by the design department’s Stein Saka and workshop manager Miha Dode!”
Stein Saka was no surprise to Donnie; however, Miha Dode quickly surfaced in Donnie’s mind. Previously during Cadillac’s management meetings, Miha Dode was also among those who opposed Donnie’s third request, though he wasn’t as prominent as Stein Saka.
Just as Donnie was about to ask other questions, the phone on the desk rang.
Fred Fisher answered the phone, then respectfully said to Donnie: “Mr. Block, the other directors of the company are looking for you!”
Although Venus Bank had acquired William Murphy and Lemuel Bowden’s shares in Cadillac, it hadn’t become Cadillac’s 100% shareholder. There were still some minor directors.
Donnie took the call, and Fred Fisher cautiously watched him, knowing what these people were calling for.
Although the Cadillac workers’ strike had just begun, these people must have received the notice immediately. This was an attempt to pressure Donnie!
“Did you finish speaking?” Donnie held the phone, calmly saying: “How this matter is resolved is my business. You are not qualified to offer me your advice. If you are dissatisfied with my decision, you can sell your shares in Cadillac. I have no problem taking over. If you don’t want to sell, then don’t make pointless opposition here!”
Donnie then hung up the phone!
Once again, Fred Fisher’s heart trembled; he knew that Stein Saka, Miha Dode, and others had truly run into a wall this time!
Donnie’s resolve exceeded their expectations.
“Now, I need to know how many people in the design department you can ensure are on your side. Is there anyone among them who can replace Stein Saka?”
After hanging up the phone, Donnie looked at Fred Fisher and asked calmly.
Ordinary laborers didn’t concern Donnie at all; what truly mattered to him was the design department.
For an automobile company, the design department is critically important. Losing it is akin to losing the soul of the company. For many American car brands now, the company president often comes from the position of the first designer.
Before becoming president of Cadillac, Fred Fisher was Cadillac’s first designer.
Stein Saka’s enthusiasm in these matters actually stemmed from watching Fred Fisher grow old and about to retire as Cadillac’s president.
Ordinarily, Stein Saka would take over as Cadillac’s president after Fred Fisher’s departure.
However, with Venus Bank’s sudden acquisition of Cadillac and Wilson landing as a parachute, these actions made Stein Saka feel his path to the Cadillac presidency was increasingly distant, hence his current desperate gambit.
Donnie’s current priority was to ensure, under any circumstances, that the design department could continue their work as usual.
At this point, Fred Fisher dared not hesitate in carrying out Donnie’s orders, quickly responding: “Harrier, a designer I recruited into the company this year. Though his experience is limited, his design talent is undoubtedly formidable!”