"Alright, you can go back to your business now," Billy said, looking at Derek and speaking casually.
For him, the whole scene with Domi Tropper wasn't really about teaching him a lesson. He had no interest in dealing with such insignificant people. If Domi Tropper had been an ordinary playboy, he would've had Stout throw him out immediately. He wouldn't have wasted so much energy.
The reason for the display was obvious-it was for the benefit of everyone present. After tonight, SunPark Group would be integrating all the industries of World Group's Ozin subsidiary, and Harleen would take up the position of SunPark Group's President.
For a corporation of this size, with thousands of employees, Harleen would undoubtedly face resistance from some, and many wouldn't readily accept her authority. So, Billy saw this as an opportunity to bolster her presence and prepare everyone mentally. It would undoubtedly greatly assist her in her future work.
"Alright!" Derek nodded and walked toward the stage.
Stout headed back to the food area; he hadn't finished eating yet.
"Mr Gardner, who are you really?" Once everyone had dispersed, Ava Jones wore an exaggerated expression.
"Even someone as powerful as Derek treated you like an equal. You're incredible!" she exclaimed.
"Well, it's nothing impressive like that. I just happen to know someone who's friends with Mr Hines. So, he's just doing me a favor," Billy replied with a faint smile.
"That's still impressive, Mr Gardner. You actually know such influential people!" Hannah Hill also looked at Billy with an admiring gaze.
"By the way, Ms Knight, how did Derek end up here? Could he be our company's major shareholder?" Ava then turned to Harleen Knight.
"I'm not sure, it's a possibility," Harleen responded thoughtfully with a nod.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats." At this moment, a uniformed woman with a microphone stepped onto the stage.
"First of all, on behalf of the World Group, I'd like to welcome you all to this party and express our gratitude for your support and contributions to the company!"
"I'm sure many of you are curious why we suddenly organized this event. Please be patient, and I'll reveal the answers soon!"
She paused briefly and then continued with a smile, raising her voice.
"Now, with warm applause, please welcome the Chairman of World Group, Mr Hines, to the stage!"
Applause filled the room.
"Thank you all!" Derek walked up to the stage and took the microphone from the host's hand.
"Tonight, our colleagues from six different companies have come to join this party. First, let me explain that, these eight companies are all under the umbrella of the World Group."
"There are two main purposes for hosting this event tonight. First, to provide all of you with an opportunity to meet and interact. Second, I have two announcements to make!"
"The first announcement is that starting from tomorrow, the six companies will undergo comprehensive integration. All the industries will be transferred to SunPark Group, which will reorganize its structure and optimize internal management."
"The second announcement is that due to my own schedule at the Enssea headquarters in the coming period, the restructured SunPark Group will require a new President."
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