The surrounding people instantly quieted down.
Nicole looked at them. “I’m not Lincoln Zelman or Hector Leach. I’ve never promised you anything. You
took the state’s unemployment benefits and came here to muddle through life. I’ve paid you whatever
wages that Zico Company owed you that’s on the books. I have more conscience than them!” Her voice
was extremely cold. Her aura was so powerful that the people present were shocked. For a while, it was
surprisingly quiet.
Some people were restless and agitated. Someone in the crowd shouted, “That’s our salary! Since you
bought the company, you should pay us. We demand the same compensation as those ten people
earlier. We all work in the same place, so why didn’t we get the same treatment?” “That’s right! Why
not?”
“Yeah! You only paid us that little bit of money!”
Nicole’s gaze was icy as she glanced at the person who spoke. Her tone was overbearing. “There’s no
labor contract, so we’re not obliged to give you any compensation. I’m not a gold mine or a bottomless
pit. If you’re not satisfied with the arrangements, go ahead and sue me!” Once the words fell, everyone
was instantly dissatisfied and looked like they were about to explode in anger. Nicole’s tone suddenly
turned gentle.
“But… I also understand that it’s not easy for everyone. There’s $1 million in cash right here and around
a hundred of you. If we were to divide it, you’ll get less than ten thousand each. If you want, go over
there to register your name and ID, then take the ten thousand.” Everyone was instantly excited. They
only sat there for two days and got $10,000. This was a pleasant surprise. Nicole changed the subject. “I
also need to clearly state that if you take the compensation today, don’t blame me for being uncourteous
if you make trouble again. Those who don’t want the money and want a job will have priority in our hiring
opportunities.” Everyone was moved.
Take $10,000 to keep quiet or work? Both were good terms. Everyone was silent and seemed to be
thinking about which one they wanted. Someone saw that the situation was going out of their control and
immediately stood out. “Don’t believe her! What’s this amount anyway? We want more!” Nicole stared at
the rowdy one in the crowd and shot Logan a look. Logan immediately understood. He instructed the
bodyguards next to him to restrain that person. Nicole’s gaze was fixed as she said in a calm voice, ”
Lincoln Zelman is already in prison. You’re all not related to him, and he’s just using you to gather here
illegally, which will only do you harm. Once I call the police, and a case is filed, you’ll have a permanent
record. Your children’s future schooling and career will then be affected, so think about it carefully. If
you’re still here and haven’t made a choice half an hour later, then I’ll choose to call the police.”
For a moment, they all had a look of fear on their faces.
They did not realize that the consequences were so serious. Some of them even regretted coming over.
They were not afraid because their lives were hopeless, so they only wanted to take more advantage of
others for selfish reasons. What about their children?
It was utterly odious to involve innocent children.
These people’s hopes were also on their next generation.
Nicole was confident in grasping the weaknesses of these people, so she was so hard-headed to just
give them half an hour to decide. She used all tactics. One million was her compromise and her
concession. Calling the police to file a criminal record was her countermeasure. After that, Nicole threw
the megaphone to Jacob and walked into the office by herself. Logan followed closely.
Nicole instructed in an indifferent tone.
“All those who took the money must be registered. Since they dare to take the compensation, it means
that they’re not unemployed and cheating the state’s unemployment benefits. We have to prepare a
contingency plan.”
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