The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 465

"Isn't that a bit much?" Jerry couldn't help but speak up, "We've all been working our tails off from the get-go, not daring to ditch even half a day's work, and now you're just gonna switch us out like that? How are we supposed to trust you after this? How are we supposed to work together?"

"Yeah," Tomas chimed in, clearly troubled as he looked at Sophia, "We've all been through thick and thin together, Jerry's crew has built several projects for the company, and we've always worked well together. If there's an issue, we should just put our heads together and figure it out, right? Swapping out the team last minute not only messes with the schedule, but it's also a hit to the company's rep."

Augus, who was nearby, also couldn't hide his concern as he glanced at Sophia. "Yeah, changing teams on a whim seems pretty rash."

"How is it rash?" Sophia gave him a look before turning to Tomas and Jerry, "Isn't it Jerry who said that everyone's not willing to work anymore? I get it, everyone's got their hesitations, and we can't force them to keep going."

Jerry was caught off guard and was at a loss for words. His face changed, and pointing at Sophia, he blurted out, "Hang on, you're just the designer, what right do you have to swap out the construction crew?"

Cindy couldn't stand it any longer and snapped back, "Why not? She's the CEO's wife. If she really wanted to step in, do you think you'd still be here yapping away for so long? She would've given you the boot."

Sophia tugged at her, stopping her from going on.

Jerry was stunned on the spot, his eyes seeking Augus for answers.

Augus cleared his throat but said nothing.

Tomas was also shocked as he looked at Sophia; he had no clue about her connection with the Starlight Group.

"Cindy's just shooting her mouth off," Sophia explained to Tomas and Jerry, "I'm just the project designer, and I indeed have no authority to demand a change of the construction team. Personally, I don't want to switch the team either. It's only natural that everyone has concerns right now, and the project can't be kept on hold indefinitely. We need a solution."

Sophia then turned to Jerry, "Since Jerry and his crew are unwilling to continue but don't want to drop out of the project, do you have any other solutions, Jerry?"

Jerry hesitated and glanced at her, perhaps intimidated by Cindy's earlier "She's the CEO's wife" comment or something else. His earlier bluster seemed somewhat subdued.

"Well." he hesitated, "Could you bump up the pay a bit? I can organize a vanguard team, let those who are willing to step up do so, and give it another shot."

"That could work," Tomas jumped in, "I'll discuss it with the chief engineer."

After saying that, he looked at Sophia, "Designer Yearwood, I'll go talk to the chief engineer. If the plan is okay, we'll pick a good day to pour again, following Jerry's suggestion."

A decision was already being made.

Sophia didn't have the authority to interfere, and during her few days there, she had carefully inspected the work done so far. The construction was impeccable, a testament to the skill and diligence of the team.

She nodded, "Okay."

"We'll head back first, wait for the confirmation from your end, and then discuss it," Sophia said. As she was saying goodbye to Tomas and Jerry and was about to leave, she remembered the incident with Nell from before. After thinking it over, she couldn't help but turn back to Tomas, "Tomas, could you see if the police can help Nell get a new ID? It would be better to have him officially registered."

Tomas was taken aback, glancing unconsciously at Jerry.