I should be thanking you!

Kevin Sherwood looked at Marcus Valentine. "What brings you to the company today, nephew?"

Marcus smiled. "Just looking around. Uncle Kevin, can we visit the new energy R&D department?"

Kevin immediately thought of something. "Are you here to see Mina?"

He had a deep impression of that niece from the second branch.

Not only was she exceptionally beautiful, but her abilities were also top-notch. She was the only junior from the second branch to enter the Sherwood Group.

The Sherwood family had once wanted to arrange a marriage with the Valentines. Several girls were introduced to Marcus, including Mina.

Later, the second branch said it didn't work out.

Kevin didn't pay much attention. Marriage alliances depended on fate. Even his own daughter hadn't been chosen.

Marcus cleared his throat lightly. "I need to discuss something with her."

"I'll accompany you over."

"Thank you, Uncle Kevin."

They walked toward the elevator.

The elevator doors opened.

Marcus and Kevin entered the executive elevator. It went directly to the R&D department.

But Evelyn Ross and Mina Sherwood were nowhere to be seen.

Marcus looked around.

Kevin directly asked a staff member. "Where's Mina? Marcus is here to see her."

"She was just fired by President William! He said she was lining her own pockets by investing project funds in her friend's company. Now she can't deliver results…"

Kevin was stunned. "Fired? Where's Director Flores? Call him over!"

The staff member looked uneasy. "Director Flores was also fired. President William said they were in cahoots."

Kevin fell silent.

He looked awkwardly at Marcus, momentarily at a loss.

Marcus frowned.

He was too late.

See? Things fell apart without him.

Kevin took out his phone and called Mina. "Mina, where are you? Come over and explain this… The underground parking lot? Then you…"

Before he could finish, Marcus had already turned and headed downstairs.

Kevin quickly changed his tone. "Don't leave! We're coming to find you!"

"We?"

Mina hung up the phone. She looked nervously at Evelyn. "Grace, my uncle is coming to find me!"

Evelyn nodded. "Oh."

Seeing Mina's anxious expression, she asked, "Are you afraid of him?"

"Of course! Everyone is afraid of him!"

Mina swallowed hard. "He's the head of the Sherwood family. Even when Grandpa was alive, my eldest uncle from the main branch was very authoritative. All us juniors were afraid of him. After the family split, he became even more imposing. We hardly dare to speak in front of him…"

As she was speaking, a voice called out. "Mina! Miss Nan!"

They turned to see Director Flores running over.

Mina was full of guilt. "Director Flores, I'm so sorry for getting you involved…"

Director Flores, however, looked excited. "What are you apologizing for? I should be thanking you!"

Mina was stunned.

The position of R&D Director was very high. Director Flores had worked for twenty years to get there. Had being fired driven him mad?

Director Flores then looked at Evelyn. "President Nan, would it be possible… for me to join your company?"

Evelyn didn't hesitate. "Yes."

Director Flores had always spoken up for them. Her company was short on management staff. His timing was perfect.

Director Flores became excited. "Really?"

"Yes."

Mina hesitated. "Director Flores, are you sure? Grace's company is very small… It can't offer a high salary… And it currently owes the Sherwood Group a huge debt…"

Evelyn had mentioned a new plan last night, but Mina didn't understand the research. She didn't grasp the project's importance.

Director Flores immediately said, "Salary isn't important! With President Nan's project, the company is destined to become a leader in the new energy industry! That debt… President Nan, don't worry. I just called the Valentine family's R&D department. Their investment manager is on his way. He can cover the two million at any time!"

Mina was speechless.

She thought Director Flores was exaggerating.

As the three were talking, William Sherwood also came downstairs.

He walked over and sneered. "What? Can't bear to leave? Old Xiang, just admit your mistake, and I'll let you come back to work!"

Director Flores's mouth twitched. "President William, that won't be necessary. I've found another position."

William frowned. "So quickly? You must have been planning to leave for a while!"

He then looked at Mina. "Have you realized your mistake? Kneel down and kowtow to admit your fault. If I'm in a good mood, I might give your friend's company a few more days!"

Mina took a deep breath. "Uncle, that won't be necessary!"

She didn't dare to speak harshly. Her parents and grandmother still depended on him.

Her parents and grandmother were used to a life of luxury. They refused to move out and insisted on staying under his thumb.

Mina worked hard to enter the Sherwood Group to make life easier for her family.

Since she joined the company, her uncle's attitude toward their family had improved significantly.

Now she had offended him again. Life would be even harder from now on.

Seeing her stubborn refusal, William turned livid with anger. "Mina, don't push your luck! Do you believe I'll strike your grandmother and father from the family registry right now? I'll make you leave with nothing!"

Mina's pupils contracted.

Her grandmother's final wish was to be buried with her grandfather.

If they were struck from the registry… her grandmother wouldn't be able to handle the blow! Her parents wouldn't be able to accept it either!

She clenched her fists, her eyes reddening. "You…"

Just then, "Ding!"

The elevator chimed.

Marcus Valentine and Kevin Sherwood strode out of the elevator…