The employees' riot didn't affect Thea's mood. From her perspective, the company didn't need such people. She wouldn't plead for them to stay if they left. Those who remained would receive the best possible wages.
"Ms. Callahan, I'll show you around the factory," Trevor offered, gesturing toward the building. Quinton approached, looking confused. "Dad, Grandpa! Grandpa, what's going on? How did the company chairman become Thea from Eternality?"
Trevor explained, "The Pacific Group is my life's work, and I couldn't bear to see it fall into an outsider's hands. Thea isn't an outsider. The company will flourish under her leadership."
"I'll live up to your expectations, Granduncle," Thea replied.
They entered the factory. "Ms. Callahan, the equipment was recently replaced—an investment of over fifty million dollars. It's still eighty percent new," Trevor said.
Trevor showed Thea around the workshop. Thea nodded, simply saying, "Okay." She was satisfied. The factory building was excellent, the equipment functional, and they had technicians. The departures hadn't significantly impacted operations. Their focus now was securing orders to revitalize the Pacific Group.
While securing orders from large enterprises would be difficult for others, it was easy for Thea.
Quinton asked, "Are you really acquainted with Alex from the Celestial Group, Yuna from Longevity Pharmaceuticals, and other big shots? Can you really get orders from them?" He'd heard rumors about Eternality but knew little of the situation.
Thea smiled. "I should be able to secure some orders. I'll meet with Yuna at Longevity Pharmaceuticals this afternoon to get the Pacific Group started. We can address other issues gradually."
"That's great!" Quinton exclaimed.
The industry had been challenging that year. Newly established factories, connected to major corporations, easily secured orders, significantly impacting older factories lacking such connections. Many had gone bankrupt. New orders for the Pacific Group would provide employment for its workers.
"In the future, we'll have so much work that everyone will be working overtime!" Thea declared. These employees relied heavily on overtime pay; their base salary was around $2,000 per month, but overtime could boost earnings to $5,000–$8,000. Many willingly worked overtime despite the exhaustion.
"Granduncle, you'll remain factory director for now. I'll replace you when a suitable candidate emerges. Please inform the employees to collect their wages from the finance department, including an extra half-month's salary."
"Alright," Trevor replied, unable to object.
Thea then addressed Larry. "Uncle, there will be staff changes. No slackers or freeloaders. You'll be vice president for now. I'll finalize staff changes after assessing the company's internal affairs."
"Alright," Larry nodded.
"The Pacific Group's name will change, and we'll enter Transgenerational New City once foreign investment opens," Thea announced.
The group gasped. While the name change wasn't an issue, the move to Transgenerational New City was shocking. They knew of the newly completed city, intended as Cansington's premier financial center. Only large enterprises qualified, requiring a $100 million upfront fee.
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