Ahem!
Spike Arnold coughed as he was choked.
It was one thing that SHADOW headed to the capital, but if Army of Bloodshadow was brought along, the situation would completely change.
Commander Gardner would undoubtedly face immense pressure!
"You're the only one with bad ideas!" Casey glared at Judge angrily. "All of West Border Army has entered the capital, and you want our boss to bear a huge crime?"
"Just kidding!" Judge grinned.
"Alright, it's settled then!" Billy stood up and looked at Judge. "Within a month, we'll go to the capital and bring in all SSS criminals wanted by SHADOW. The case from three years ago must also be resolved!"
"In addition," Billy continued. "I will release an announcement in my name revoking Spike Arnold's wanted order and granting him lifelong honorary elder status in SHADOW Hall of Fame!"
"Understood!" Judge nodded vigorously.
"Thank you, Commander!" Spike Arnold knelt down on one knee with gratitude written all over his face. He knew very well that Billy was indirectly protecting him by issuing this announcement. If anyone still dared to harm him after this announcement went out, they would have to think twice about it. Otherwise, they would be openly opposing SHADOW.
Around five o'clock the next afternoon, Billy received a call from Harleen.
"Hey, Harleen, finished work already? What's up?" Billy answered with a smile.
"Billy, do you have time tonight?" Harleen's soft voice came through the phone.
"Of course! What's going on?" Billy responded eagerly.
"I'm having dinner with my colleagues from the marketing department and they all want to invite you. I couldn't say no." Harleen explained.
"Well, why turn down a good meal? Count me in!" Billy laughed again.
"You'll come then?" Harleen sounded pleased. "Great! Can you pick me up at the office later?"
Harleen still hadn't completed her car registration so she was still taking public transportation to work these days.
"Sure thing!" Billy agreed happily. Half an hour later he arrived at SunPark Group building in his car and picked up Harleen who smiled sweetly at him as she got in. "Thanks for coming to get me."
"No problem, Wife." replied Billy as he started driving towards their destination. "So what's this dinner all about? Is it for your new leadership role?"
"That's part of it," said Harleen looking quite happy now. After pausing briefly she continued excitedly, "But also because I got promoted! I'm now the Director of Marketing for our entire company!"
"Oh really?" raised an eyebrow skeptically but impressed nonetheless, "That was quick! You've only been there for a short while."
"Yea," exclaimed Harleen proudly.
"The collection rate of the marketing department was very poor last quarter, only about 60%. So I've been chasing payments with my colleagues everywhere these past few months and finally, we managed to increase it to 85%."
"This is the highest collection rate for the marketing department in recent years. And don't be fooled by the mere 20% increase - that's several billion dollars!"
"The company leaders and my colleagues in the department are all very happy, especially my coworkers who will see an increase in their quarterly bonuses and commissions."
"Coincidentally, the position of Marketing Director has been vacant for almost a year now. So the company decided to promote me to that position."
"You're amazing, honey!" Billy was slightly surprised. "I had no idea you were so capable at your job!"
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