Read Online His Absolute Arrangement: A Scandalous Billionaire Love Story (Jessika, #1) by Cerys du Lys - Free Book Online
Authors: Cerys du Lys
Tags: thriller, Contemporary Romance, romantic suspense, Erotic Romance, new adult romance, Romantic Mystery, modern romance
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relatively failsafe, but obviously that didn't work out. This system is going fine now, but for how long?"
"We perform audits, Asher. There's checks and balances in place. This has nothing to do with what happened today in Mrs. Landseer's office."
Asher furrowed his brow. "I just don't understand. There's no way Solomon and Beatrice could have done what they did on their own. Beatrice never knew the full extent of it, either. So what happened, then?"
"Beatrice says she didn't know anything besides the basics," Rob Preston said. "Don't you think it's a little careless to believe what she says? It's already come back to bite you in the past."
Asher glared at his Director of Risk Assessment. "She's changed, Rob. She's a better person now."
Rob shrugged. "If you say so. I understand not wanting to throw the baby out with the bath water, but I'm really reluctant to believe that someone can just change like that. She lied to you about everything. I know it was your life, Asher, and that's different than the business world, but do you really think you can trust a woman who literally tried to destroy you? She wanted to ruin Landseer Enterprises entire operation after liquidating her assets, then fucking you over with a reputation damaging divorce after your sham of a marriage. It's hard to hear, and I get that, but that's what happened. If there's something going on now, she could be in on it, too."
"It's possible," Asher said, sucking air in through his teeth. "Fine. I admit it's possible. I don't believe it is, but there's a chance. Solomon would know more, but he's refusing to speak, too."
Lucent Storme, Director of Public Relations, coughed. Everyone stopped speaking and turned to look at him. The scene almost made Asher laugh. It was inspiring—and somewhat scary—that Lucent had that effect on people. Yes, Asher was the CEO, but all of his directors were a lot more casual with him. No one was casual with Lucent.
"If I may interject," Lucent said. "There's little logic in seeking answers outside of our immediate circle of influence. Most assuredly Solomon Royce knows more, as he appears to be the lynchpin of the plot to sabotage Landseer Enterprises, but as it is he has no direct access to the building, never will again, and shall be sitting within a prison cell for at least another decade, or likely much longer than that. He is a non-issue at this time. If there's a breach in security within Landseer Enterprises at this present moment, which we certainly have reason to believe is a factual representation of our situation, we should be seeking answers on a scope nearer to home."
"And your suggestion is...?" Asher asked.
"The most obvious course of action is to enhance surveillance and security systems. Unfortunately, one of the major drawbacks to increasing security to the degree that I feel is necessary in order to permanently impede any further issues is that the more laid back and casual attitude towards our corporate and business affairs will be culled along with a sense of freedom. The harsher we become in regards to safety, the less likely people are going to feel comfortable here, which will destroy a part of what makes Landseer Enterprises what it is."
Johnson shrugged. "Do you want to make sure your billion dollar company doesn't become a zero dollar one, or do you want a few people to feel a little more comfortable at work? If you ask me, I'd rather have an extra ten grand in the bank every week if it meant I had to give up dress-down Fridays."
Lucent smiled amiably, resting his elbows on the table in front of him and steepling his fingers. He said nothing.
"Landseer Enterprises is the company it is because of the way we've approached the business world," Asher said. "If we forsake that now, it doesn't matter how much money anything is worth, because we'll have changed. I'm all for positive change, and I understand that there's a
"We perform audits, Asher. There's checks and balances in place. This has nothing to do with what happened today in Mrs. Landseer's office."
Asher furrowed his brow. "I just don't understand. There's no way Solomon and Beatrice could have done what they did on their own. Beatrice never knew the full extent of it, either. So what happened, then?"
"Beatrice says she didn't know anything besides the basics," Rob Preston said. "Don't you think it's a little careless to believe what she says? It's already come back to bite you in the past."
Asher glared at his Director of Risk Assessment. "She's changed, Rob. She's a better person now."
Rob shrugged. "If you say so. I understand not wanting to throw the baby out with the bath water, but I'm really reluctant to believe that someone can just change like that. She lied to you about everything. I know it was your life, Asher, and that's different than the business world, but do you really think you can trust a woman who literally tried to destroy you? She wanted to ruin Landseer Enterprises entire operation after liquidating her assets, then fucking you over with a reputation damaging divorce after your sham of a marriage. It's hard to hear, and I get that, but that's what happened. If there's something going on now, she could be in on it, too."
"It's possible," Asher said, sucking air in through his teeth. "Fine. I admit it's possible. I don't believe it is, but there's a chance. Solomon would know more, but he's refusing to speak, too."
Lucent Storme, Director of Public Relations, coughed. Everyone stopped speaking and turned to look at him. The scene almost made Asher laugh. It was inspiring—and somewhat scary—that Lucent had that effect on people. Yes, Asher was the CEO, but all of his directors were a lot more casual with him. No one was casual with Lucent.
"If I may interject," Lucent said. "There's little logic in seeking answers outside of our immediate circle of influence. Most assuredly Solomon Royce knows more, as he appears to be the lynchpin of the plot to sabotage Landseer Enterprises, but as it is he has no direct access to the building, never will again, and shall be sitting within a prison cell for at least another decade, or likely much longer than that. He is a non-issue at this time. If there's a breach in security within Landseer Enterprises at this present moment, which we certainly have reason to believe is a factual representation of our situation, we should be seeking answers on a scope nearer to home."
"And your suggestion is...?" Asher asked.
"The most obvious course of action is to enhance surveillance and security systems. Unfortunately, one of the major drawbacks to increasing security to the degree that I feel is necessary in order to permanently impede any further issues is that the more laid back and casual attitude towards our corporate and business affairs will be culled along with a sense of freedom. The harsher we become in regards to safety, the less likely people are going to feel comfortable here, which will destroy a part of what makes Landseer Enterprises what it is."
Johnson shrugged. "Do you want to make sure your billion dollar company doesn't become a zero dollar one, or do you want a few people to feel a little more comfortable at work? If you ask me, I'd rather have an extra ten grand in the bank every week if it meant I had to give up dress-down Fridays."
Lucent smiled amiably, resting his elbows on the table in front of him and steepling his fingers. He said nothing.
"Landseer Enterprises is the company it is because of the way we've approached the business world," Asher said. "If we forsake that now, it doesn't matter how much money anything is worth, because we'll have changed. I'm all for positive change, and I understand that there's a
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