Chapter 4

With a frightened expression, Brad said, "Excuse me?" Do you honestly expect someone to resign as a business owner and resign? It's beyond silly, close to complete stupidity,” he said, looking at Chuck with a disbelieving expression. “I never thought I would hear a business executive say something so stupid…”

“It's about professionals anyway, right? You want me to quit so a professional can take over Larry's job. Chuck, that doesn't make sense. Are you telling me that Larry is not a pro? "

" You are missing points. "

" Well, I guess it's possible. So tell me, since I don't seem as smart as you, what's your point? Brad asked.

“I'm not talking about Larry. I'm talking about you! "

" Okay! Now we're getting somewhere. So can I assume you want experts, like you, to replace me and Larry because we're not experts? Brad asked.

"No! It has nothing to do with Larry!" Chuck replied, raising his voice and showing significant signs of frustration.

"Well, my mistake. Does that mean you want pros like you to replace me because I'm not a pro?"

“Yes,” Chuck said. "Well. I didn't know master could be so stupid."

"Let's live and learn and thank you for the insult..." Brad said with a smile noting that Larry's face was turning red. "But couldn't you find a better way to humiliate me?" Why do you hate me so much? "

'I'm going to ruin this business,'" Chuck said.

Larry banged his hand on the arm of the chair, looked at Chuck with a very tense expression, but said nothing. Larry was very angry. Jeni and Kristi danced. raised when her hand touched the chair, temporarily setting them on fire.

"Interesting. Two insults in a row. You are in a hell... If I understand you correctly, you will hate me for what you think might happen at some point in the future. I have to admit it's different. I won't buy it, but thank you very much for your lack of brains and support. I won't tell you that I'm not an expert, but I reserve the right to deal with this in the future, if I deem it necessary. Corporations. "

" I'm vice president at Packard Records. "

" That's not what I asked for. You're asking about Packard Empire, so I'm assuming you work for the company in addition to being the Vice President of Packard Records. I don't remember seeing you at any of the meetings I've attended in the past two weeks. "

" Nope. I don't work where you describe,” Chuck replied.

“Judging by the questions you ask, I think you are. My error. I digressed so please continue. "

" How many of your specialists will it take to replace me Chuck? "

" Three people one for one transaction. "

" So now you want to replace all three of us? Meanwhile, I think you're talking about me! How greedy are you? Brad asked.

“I don't. I was just trying to help you,” Chuck replied.

"Help me? Considering my dad runs this business on his own, that seems a bit overwhelming to me. If it takes three of your pros to replace my dad, I wonder what a real professional is,” Brad said. "You certainly don't think you fit that category, do you?" . Don't answer that. There have been one to three ownership changes and I don't want to switch owners anymore. Personally, I quite enjoy the job, most of the time, anyway... But, I'm off topic again. "

Larry, Kristi and Jeni do their best to avoid smirking. Kristi has a good impression of how Brad is handling himself and she remembers that Brad represents the Packard Empire, as well as himself. defamatory image of his father.

"So let me make that clear. You want three professionals, who have no respect for power, just like you, to replace the three current Empire Packard owners? "

" Yes. "

" Would you like to take on one of these three positions yourself? "

" I will, " said Chuck.

" Who are the others?

"I'll let them speak for themselves."

"Are they here? I want to see them."

"No, they're not here."

"But you know who they are and are they willing to do this to you?"

"Yes."

"Okay. Good news, Chuck! All your team has to do is find $825 billion and we'll look into selling it to you. How long will it take you to do that?"

"The Packard Empire is only worth $800 billion. ”

“ Whether that's true or not, that's not Chuck's selling price. ”

“ Too much. You have to lower the price. "

" Price is now $850 billion Chuck. "

" I wouldn't even try to raise that amount. " "You don't even want to try? Really? You might not be worth much," Brad said as Larry, Kristi and Jeni held back their joy. "That being the case, it looks like you've stuck with me and my sisters... How long have you worked for Packard Records?"

Brad saw the security team enter Helen's office and sit down. Larry also noticed them and gave a small smile.

"Five years."

"It's too bad. What makes you feel like we can't manage our inheritance?"

"I told you before! You're inexperienced," Chuck said emphatically.

"Oh, okay. I remember you said that before. Again my mistake... What experience do we need? "

" Business experience. "

" What makes you think we have no business experience? "Ask Brad." Your age. "

" Oohhh... Then let me really get to that. You told me that just because I'm 23, there's no way to be successful with the job we inherited. Is that what you are saying? "

" That's exactly what I'm saying, "Chuck said.

" That's interesting. You could have said it fifteen minutes ago and saved all your vocal cords exercise time. Now I think I understand what he wants from me. "

" Larry, are you still confused or don't understand what he wants me to do...do? "

" Yes, I understand his wish, Mr. Weber. "

"Thanks Chuck for being so clear and wasting our time... Do you honestly think that my father was stupid enough to leave us a legacy that we cannot carry on? "

" I think your Father has misjudged your abilities. "

" And I think you misjudged my Father. What do you know about me? "

" I know you inherited this job and don't have the experience to do it. "

" Is that so? Is that all you know? "

" Yes. I don't need to know more. "

" What university did I drop out of? "

" You didn't, but it doesn't matter one way or another.

"One thing I really don't have. It's like my executives are lying to me Chuck."

Oops, thought Chuck. He was damned and arrested.

"You won't even give us a chance to succeed, will you?" Brad asked.

"That's what I'm trying to help you figure out! You don't have the experience to make this huge Packard Empire successful," Chuck said enthusiastically.

"I bet you want me to break down and cry because I can't do it... and leave the Packard Empire to you and your friends. Is that a fair conclusion?" Brad asked.

"You should, before it's too late," Chuck said.

"Why would I hand him over to you instead of a more skilled Larry Strait?" " "Because I'm more attuned to the big picture," Chuck replied.

"Wow, I'm really touched by your frankness... Are you trying to scare me so much that I cancel the rest of my LA visit, run to my sisters with my dick between your legs and convince you and your friends to give the Packard Empire?"

"I can't speak for what you will do, only what you should do."

Larry bowed and shook his head in disbelief.

"Well... I'm sorry you feel like this, Chuck, but your job has nothing to do with the Packard Empire. At Packard Records that I pay you to work. I'm not paying you to do anything else, but you've clearly done your job. You understand that I can fire you, right? ".

Chuck now knows he didn't put the fear of God in Brad as he intended because he knew he screwed up. up,

"Yes, but you won't because you know me. true."

"What if I disagree with you. So what ? Brad asked.

“It's not an option, we both know I'm right. Even Larry knows that. "

Larry gets angry immediately, or again.

" Chuck, don't try to speak for me. I don't know of any such thing and honestly neither do you," said Larry hostilely.

Brad paused for a second to think about his next move. Should he follow or mock him more?

"Interesting... I don't consider myself the brightest person in the world, but it sounds like your boss doesn't agree with you... I'm so sorry Chuck, but I have to admit that you're your friend. wrong. This was a choice because I had no intention of destroying the Packard Empire, and neither did my sisters. We understand business better than you think.

Brad continued, "What I would say is that it takes a lot of courage for someone to tell the new owners that they are too stupid to own." Do you know how many business advisors my sister and I have talked to in the past two weeks? Although I didn't choose them, my dad did so I know they're all professionals. They even convinced me it did. On the other hand, you didn't manage to do it. "

" Don't answer that, because you can't... Unfortunately for you, this is where you and I have to go our separate ways because I know your analysis is incorrect. But thank you so much for supporting new owners like you. ”

Kristi partyed inside as Brad continued to perform at a high level. Jeni also smiles inside knowing Brad is at the peak of his art. Larry is also looking at Brad more in favor as a leader and is impressed with his performance.

"You were trying to insult me with your stupid opinions, so I think it's only fair to offend you with some of my people. First, you're the stupid vice president. stupidest i've ever met, no Two, now i totally understand why my dad didn't hire you as CEO to work for me Four, you know, I have a master's degree in commerce from Stanford University and lie to myself about it, however, that doesn't interest you because I'm just a kid 23 years old and I lack business experience. Fifth, I'm confused how you got to a place where you're as stupid as you are, professionally, and I'm using that term loosely. , "I want to..."

Brad's words became louder, more direct, and louder.

“Shut up, Chuck! I'm not done with your stupid ass yet, so stop interrupting me!" Brad shouted, temporarily scaring Kristi and Jeni and drawing the attention of security.

They stood up quickly and looked around the study. Helen quickly told them to calm down and wait for her further instructions, so they just stood there and watched. She knew full well that Brad was about to fire Chuck because she overheard the entire conversation in Larry's office, as she always did, and a smile appeared on her face.

Chuck has to assume he's made his point and couldn't be more convincing than he already is. He also knows he hasn't accomplished what he set out to be and isn't satisfied with his own performance. Now he has no choice but to stay silent about how things will go from here, still hoping his point of view is understood by Brad. Kristi knows that something bad is about to happen to the fans and she is really scared of the way her boss will behave. She is very proud of him. So is Jenny. Inside, they were glad that he had complete control of the situation.

"Let me be blunt... Believe it or not, now it's my business whether you like it or not. I also don't bow to stupid requests from stupid moderators. I don't use too much, so consider yourself lucky. Whether we can manage our inheritance is up to you, nor is it for you to decide, which is why you were not consulted on the matter in the first place. this.

Inside Kristi and Jeni smile and cheer him on. They like Brad's ass kick, responsible for the attitude. Larry was also impressed with Brad's performance.

"However, in the last twenty minutes, you have disrespected and insulted Larry, insulted my intelligence and disrespected me, insulted and disrespected my father, sisters and staff I understand that you have no respect for me and I think there could be more people like you working for me but, the miner and the gilbert have done nothing for you and deserve more respect than you do. I've shown to any of us so far. You'd better apologize to them. You can say no if you want, but I don't recommend it. Let them listen. "

Chuck thinks for a second.

" Okay... Kristi and Jeni, I'm sorry," Chuck said as he looked at them. That's the worst excuse for an apology I've ever heard. I want heard the word "

" Kristi, Jeni, I'm sorry," Chuck said, omitting Brad's name for his assistants.

Brad bowed, shook his head and smiled sarcastically. Chuck just verified that he doesn't respect anyone and Brad knows it now. Helene is right.

"Sorry for what."

“Kristi, Jeni, I'm sorry if my words offended or scared you,” Chuck said.

"Ditto for my sisters and my father."