The surrounding people instantly quieted down.
Nicole looked at them. "I’m not Lincoln Zelman or Hector Leach. I've never promised you anything. You took the state’s unemployment benefits and came here to muddle through life. I've paid you whatever wages that Zico Company owed you that's on the books. I have more conscience than them!"
Her voice was extremely cold. Her aura was so powerful that the people present were shocked.
For a while, it was surprisingly quiet.
Some people were restless and agitated. Someone in the crowd shouted, "That's our salary! Since you bought the company, you should pay us. We demand the same compensation as those ten people earlier. W e all work in the same place, so why didn’t we get the same treatment?"
"That's right! Why not?"
"Yeah! You only paid us that little bit of money!"
Nicole’s gaze was icy as she glanced at the person who spoke. Her tone was overbearing.
"There’s no labor contract, so we're not obliged to give you any compensation. I'm not a gold mine or a bottomless pit. If you're not satisfied with the
arrangements, go ahead and sue me!"
Once the words fell, everyone was instantly dissatisfied and looked like they were about to explode in anger.
Nicole's tone suddenly turned gentle.
"But... I also understand that it's not easy for everyone. There's $1 million in cash right here and around a hundred of you. If we were to divide it, you'll get less than ten thousand each. If you want, go over there to register your name and ID, then take the ten thousand."
Everyone was instantly excited. They only sat there for two days and got $10,000. This was a pleasant surprise.
Nicole changed the subject. "I also need to clearly state that if you take the compensation today, don't blame me for being uncourteous if you make trouble again. Those who don’t want the money and want a job will have priority in our hiring opportunities.”
Everyone was moved.
Take $10,000 to keep quiet or work?
Both were good terms.
Everyone was silent and seemed to be thinking about which one they wanted.
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