Chapter 145

The manager failed to stop Sean in time.

“Why do you give my resources to Michael? What do you think of him? My equal?” Sean was furious. For years at Frazier Entertainment, he’d always received the best resources. But now, those resources had been given to a fresh graduate.

Debra leaned back in her chair. “You want to know why?”

“Yes!” Sean snapped. “Did he bribe you? Or maybe you’re keeping him…”

Debra slammed the file on the table, making Sean flinch. He had thought Debra was just a soft newcomer to the industry, but her gaze now spoke volumes.

“Calm down, Sean,” Debra said coldly. “You’re just an artist in this company. Watch your words.”

Sean persisted, unconvinced. “I’m the top artist here! The company’s success depends on me. You’ve just taken over. Why give away my resources?”

The manager observed Debra’s expression and started sweating.

Debra smirked. “Your resources? Everything you have is given by the company. Top artist? Look around. Even B-list actors barely reach your level. You say the company relies on you, but have you seen this ledger?”

She tossed the financial report to him. His face changed. Even the manager felt uneasy.

Debra continued unhurriedly, “Giving subsidies to all artists except Sean… Allan Conner, you’re quite audacious.”

“Ms. Frazier, I can explain…” Allan trembled. His past actions were merely to cope with the Frazier Group’s challenges. Without his adjustments, the company might have collapsed long ago. But how did Debra see through it?

Debra looked coldly at him as he searched for excuses. Every company had executives who manipulated finances, siphoning funds for personal gain and reimbursing them later if not caught. But Allan and Sean had left gaps in the books for three consecutive years, even after her warnings upon taking office. They thought nothing of her, probably because Allan considered her a mere figurehead. He was dead wrong. Spotting altered ledgers was easy for her.

“Mr. Conner, I’ll give you two choices now.”

“Ms. Frazier…” Allan wanted to plead with her.

“First choice, you get fired.” Allan instantly turned pale.

“Second choice, resign on your own.” Debra smiled. “Pick one.”

Allan swallowed hard, his legs shaking. He’d been at Frazier Entertainment for over a decade, only to face dismissal now.

“I choose to resign,” Allan sobbed uncontrollably.

“You can leave now,” Debra said blandly.

After dismissing Allan, she turned to look at Sean.