CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 58: EXPOSING THE WHITE LOTUS’S PLOT

After discussing the other details of the divorce with Damian Langley, Sabrina Hayes finally hung up the phone.

She put down her phone and began to think about where to start...

To figure out Jordan Hawthorne’s whereabouts, the best way would be to get his dashcam recordings.

When he goes out, it’s usually one of those few cars.

However, it’s obviously not that easy to obtain.

Especially since the two of them have such a tense relationship now, it would probably require a special effort to find an opportunity.

Also, when he’s with Brooke Sinclairs, it’s presumably in enclosed spaces; outside, he would still put on a show.

This only makes it even more difficult...

Although the situation seems tricky, Sabrina Hayes cleared her mind and wasn’t planning to give up.

After considering this matter, her next goal was to help Zara recover quickly and get her career on track.

She wondered how Josee Sheffield was progressing with the research lab setup?

Out of concern, Sabrina decided to call Josee Sheffield for an update.

Josee Sheffield responded, "I was just about to tell you, the original project timeline was three months, but now we can complete it at twice the speed. There were some pieces of equipment we initially thought were only available overseas, but later found that domestic manufacturers could provide them, much faster than importing, with completely comparable quality.

Additionally, the recruitment of R&D personnel is underway, the resumes have been screened, and interviews will follow... In this area, you need to personally supervise and review."

Josee Sheffield knew Sabrina Hayes well.

She emphasized efficiency in her work, so she had high standards for her team, leaving personnel selection naturally to her.

Sabrina Hayes had no objections, "When are the interviews?"

Josee Sheffield said, "At 2:30 in the afternoon!"

Sabrina Hayes replied briskly, "Alright."

...

That afternoon, at 1:30, at The Sheffield Group.

Sabrina Hayes arrived early to prepare for the interviews.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the lobby, she saw Josee Sheffield waiting by the elevator.

Today, the man was wearing a silver-gray suit, exuding a bit less of his usual roguish charm and more of a gallant flair.

"Were you waiting for me?"

Sabrina Hayes walked over and asked.

Josee Sheffield smiled, pressing the elevator button, "I knew you’d come early to prepare!"

Sabrina Hayes smiled but did not refute!

She never fought an unprepared battle, and since there was going to be an interview, she would at least familiarize herself with the candidates’ information in advance.

The two of them took the elevator to the interview hall.

At this moment, several HR staff members were already preparing in front of the conference table.

When they saw Josee Sheffield arrive, they immediately stood up respectfully, their faces showing a sense of facing a formidable foe, and greeted, "President!"

Josee Sheffield nodded and introduced Sabrina Hayes to them.

He then instructed, "Later during the interviews, assist from the side; as for who gets hired, it’s entirely up to her to decide."

"Okay."

The HR staff didn’t dare to slack.

Sabrina Hayes didn’t waste time and quickly sat down to start reviewing the candidates’ resumes.

As she looked through them, she suddenly noticed something amiss.

Several of them were actually from The Hawthorne Group.

She narrowed her beautiful eyes, showing a thoughtful expression.

After a while, she instructed the HR staff next to her, "Call these people first!"

Although the HR staff didn’t understand why, they complied.

Later, the interview officially began.

The first one to enter was someone who had jumped ship from The Hawthorne Group.

Her name was Iris Lowell.

As soon as she entered and saw Sabrina Hayes, she showed a look of surprise and panic.

Sabrina Hayes observed her expression calmly, taking it all in.

However, she remained expressionless, merely saying coolly, "Sit."

Iris Lowell, apprehensive, was about to introduce herself.

Sabrina Hayes spoke up, "There’s no need for introductions; just tell me why you want to interview at The Sheffield Group?"

Iris Lowell clenched her fingers, summoning the courage to say, "I... heard that Director you were here, so I came specifically! After you left The Hawthorne Group, the entire department hasn’t been doing well; the new director is overbearing, relying on the president’s backing and dissatisfied with all of us...

You also know, I’m timid by nature, and I accidentally offended her before, getting sidelined and even repeatedly relegated to odd jobs.

A few days ago, because I didn’t stay late to work overtime per her request, she fired me in a fit of rage!"

Perhaps wanting to act more convincingly, Iris Lowell’s emotions seemed to become agitated towards the end, her eyes turning red.

The HR team, after hearing this, felt a bit sympathetic.

In a workplace, it’s sometimes inevitable to encounter such difficulties, and they directly empathized.

However, as Sabrina Hayes listened, her face showed no additional expression.

Seeing her react this way, Iris Lowell immediately pleaded, "Director, I still prefer working by your side. You know my capabilities; if hired, I will definitely become your best assistant."

Sabrina Hayes seemed to chuckle, saying, "Indeed, I know your capabilities, so there’s nothing more to ask. You can go now, and someone will notify you of the results later."

Hearing this, Iris Lowell hesitated, as if wanting to say more.

But Sabrina Hayes was already looking at the next piece of information, saying, "Notify the next candidate..."

The HR nodded and promptly showed her out.

In the following time, several people from The Hawthorne Group came to interview, with much of the same story.

They were mostly slighted by Brooke Sinclairs or targeted.

Ultimately, they were forced to resign.

This interview lasted for more than two hours until it concluded.

Josee Sheffield, after finishing his work, came by to inquire about the progress.

Sabrina Hayes handed over the files of those from The Hawthorne Group to HR, saying, "None of these people are needed!"

"Huh? Not even one? Weren’t these your former team members?"

The HR staff were stunned.

They thought she might be lenient since they were her colleagues, but unexpectedly, none were spared!

Josee Sheffield, understanding Sabrina, casually asked, "Is there something wrong with these people?"

Sabrina Hayes scoffed, "If it were one or two resignations, that would be one thing, but having so many at once seems unusually deliberate; their stories are also similar, as if trained by someone... If I’m not mistaken, they’ve likely been sent as corporate spies!

Besides, they are also crossing industries. These people could barely handle their tasks at The Hawthorne Group, but transitioning to pharmaceutical R&D is utterly impractical for them.

Even if they could... I wouldn’t want them! I’m aiming to build a stronger, more efficient team! These people simply don’t qualify!"

Josee Sheffield realized, sneering, "Such deliberate efforts, was it Jordan Hawthorne behind it?"

"Perhaps Brooke Sinclairs."

Jordan may be despicable, but he’s likely too disdainful to engage in such petty acts.

This aligns more with Brooke Sinclairs’ unscrupulous nature.

Josee Sheffield sneered, "I heard The Hawthorne Group is also preparing to delve into pharmaceutical R&D, possibly trying to infiltrate us to steal our R&D secrets. But... how could she even think of comparing with you?"

Whether in medical skills or R&D capability, Sabrina Hayes completely overshadows that woman.

The HR could now see clearly, breaking into a cold sweat.

These were spies? Luckily, they weren’t the decision-makers.

Otherwise, it could’ve resulted in a major calamity!

They had newfound admiration for Sabrina Hayes, who remained so composed when facing former colleagues.

During those emotional accounts earlier, even these outsiders felt moved.

Fortunate that she saw through it all, nipping the risk in the bud!

Josee Sheffield also appreciated her.

He always believed in Sabrina Hayes’s work capabilities.

Only someone as blind as Jordan couldn’t see her excellence and brilliance!

...

Later, at a café outside The Sheffield Group.

Inside a private room, several men and women stood properly.

Among them was Iris Lowell.

She was respectfully speaking to Brooke Sinclairs, who was seated, "Director Sinclairs, we’ve tried our best, but The Sheffield Group still didn’t hire us, and Sabrina Hayes... seems very cautious."

Brooke Sinclairs was somewhat frustrated, "A bunch of useless people, couldn’t even accomplish this task! Surely, you messed up your performance, exposing something!"

The group felt somewhat aggrieved hearing this.

Iris Lowell said, "But, we said exactly what you instructed us to tell her."

"Are you implying that it was my mistake?"

Brooke’s face turned gloomy, extremely dissatisfied.

She thought she could make them sell their sob stories to gain Sabrina Hayes’s sympathy.

If successful, they would become her eyes and ears!

She didn’t expect that woman to be even more uncompromising than anticipated.

Because the plan failed, her mood turned impatient, and she waved them off, saying, "Enough, get out, get back to work!"

Everyone dared not express their anger, only able to bow their heads and take their leave.