Lynch threw some photos and documents on the table. The head of the legal department sat across from him.
"Take a look at these. What can we do with them?"
The head of the legal department took the booklet containing the photos and documents and flipped through it.
The contents were basically the same. It was just a few photos and an explanatory document. He flipped through it quickly with a serious expression.
When he finished reading the last part, he put the booklet back on the table.
"I still have the basics of this booklet here. It involves more than a thousand stores in the Federation."
The head of the legal department pursed his lips. His expression was still serious.
This was obviously a cover-up. He was even sure that these cover-up were illegal. It was suspected of fraud. Although it was not a big crime, there were so many of them that it would be troublesome.
However, he was being paid by Lynch, not the Ministry of Justice or his conscience. He said straightforwardly, "At least we won't lose. Next, I'll arrange for people to sue these shops one by one. They've obviously violated the counter contract they signed with us."
"Before the legal effect of the contract is lost, they took the lead in violating their responsibilities and obligations. We have the right to stop supplying them and claim commission."
Lynch nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. "I hope that it's not too big a number. You know, I'm very soft-hearted. I don't want too many families to go bankrupt because of their stupid actions."
"But the law is the law. Do you understand what I mean?"
The head of the legal department nodded again. "Yes, Mr. Lynch. I think I understand very well."
"Your sympathy is only based on your noble character and tolerance. I will convey your kindness and tolerance to those defendants."
"But I also have to remind you, Mr. Lynch. The law is written in writing on paper. It tells us what kind of mistake a person has committed and what kind of punishment they should receive."
"You can't let them go just because you can't bear to. This is blasphemy against the law and irresponsibility to them."
Lynch was very satisfied. "Then what are you waiting for? I hope to see this news on TV as soon as possible."
The head of the legal department got up and said goodbye. He would immediately arrange for people to do these things.
At the same time, he was also very curious about what kind of means Lynch had used to complete this seemingly … incredible action in such a short time.
To be honest, such cover-up was not good. It was easy to be caught with evidence. Not only would they lose the case, but they might also be subject to a punitive fine.
Flourish & Prosper had been watching. As long as there was a chance, they would not let it go. As long as there was a punitive fine, they could hit Lynch hard, then calmly dismantle the branch company and sell it for money.
But no matter what, this had nothing to do with him. What he needed to do was to provide legal professional assistance. That was all.
As soon as the head of the legal department left, a middle-level manager was already waiting outside the door.
He had made an appointment to meet with Lin Qi yesterday. It wasn't easy for a middle-level manager in a big company to meet the CEO.
Lin Qi only remembered this when his secretary reminded him. "Let him in."
Soon, a plump middle-aged man knocked on the door and walked in. He had a flattering smile on his face and a letter in his hand.
"Mr. Lynch, I'm sorry to disturb you at this time, but I really have to do this."
Lynch nodded and pointed to the chair opposite the table. "What's the matter?"
In fact, he knew in his heart that the person who entered the president's office with an envelope in his hand was unlikely to do anything other than submit a resignation letter, but he did not point it out.
The middle-level manager sitting in the chair smiled reluctantly. The company's situation was getting worse and worse. Until now, the people in the legal department had not come up with any effective means. As the acting president, Lynch had not expressed his attitude.
This was very unsettling. Once the company collapsed, a lot of problems would erupt. The middle-aged and older employees felt uneasy.
However, he had already talked about his next company, so he dared to resign. Some people did not know where to go after resigning, so they could only pray that the company would not go wrong.
Compared to putting his fate in the hands of others, the middle-level manager still wanted to control his own fate.
He put the resignation letter on the table and pushed it over. "Mr. Lynch, this is my resignation letter."
Lynch did not say anything. He picked up the envelope, tore it open, and read it.
It was nothing more than thanking the company for the care, support, and companionship in the past years. He would remember the past and the reason for his resignation. In short, the core content was that he had to leave.
Lynch looked at the resignation letter. This was not the first one. Someone had already submitted a resignation letter yesterday. This was considered late.
Without much hesitation, he nodded and agreed. "I approve …" As he spoke, he took out his fountain pen and signed the resignation letter with the word "agree" and his name.
Lynch's decisiveness and lack of persuasion made the middle-level manager suddenly feel a little uneasy. Shouldn't he be thinking of ways to persuade him to stay?
Suppressing the increasingly bad feeling in his heart, the middle-level manager said tentatively, "Mr. Lynch, I have feelings for the company. After I'm done with my current affairs, if you and the company still need me, I can come back at any time."
Lynch did not even bother to smile. "For the time being, we have no plans to change the management. If you have any ideas, you can submit your resume to the human resources department. Is there anything else?"
These words were actually very rude. The middle-level manager's expression was also very ugly. Compared to Lynch who could say it so directly, he forced a smile and stood up. "No, Mr. Lynch. I'll take my leave first."
Lynch nodded again. "Close the door when you leave."
He drove the middle-level manager out as if he was driving a dog. The middle-level manager stood at the door of the president's office, feeling a little uncomfortable.
He did not know how to describe this feeling. It was as if he had accidentally dropped something important. At the same time, he was full of confusion about the future. He could not help but ask himself, 'Is this really the best choice?'
But in the next second, he looked at the lifeless office and looked at the worried employees. He was determined that this was definitely the most suitable choice.
Nothing happened for a day. Everyone who was waiting for Lynch to make a move — except for Shi Jincheng and Colorful Company — was a little disappointed.
Perhaps at any moment, this giant would fall completely like what some media outlets had said, and become a glorious page in the long river of history.
Over the past three days, people had gradually begun to think about how they would leave the stage. Every moment, an announcement would suddenly be made.
The company's legal department filed a counterclaim against more than 2,000 stores across the country, claiming that they had deliberately breached the contract during the performance of the contract and harmed the interests of every moment.
At every moment, they would be held liable and compensated according to the terms of the contract breach, and they would also be required to bear a certain amount of joint responsibility for the declining market value of every moment.
The head of the legal department said in front of many reporters that the market value of every moment had stabilized at about 500 million yuan before these people filed the lawsuit.
However, because these people had premeditated the lawsuit and destroyed the market value of every moment, their market value had lost more than 100 million yuan. This loss of more than 100 million yuan should be shared by more than 2,000 stores.
The Bupayne City Court had accepted the case and sent subpoenas to more than 2,000 stores across the country, hoping that they could arrive in Bupayne as soon as possible to attend the trial.
Considering the similar nature of the cases, the court allowed stores in each region to merge the cases. They could send representatives and lawyers to attend the trial.
This was very humane. Many media outlets were talking about the possible impact of the humane court on the fairness and justice of the law.
"This move is a bit too cruel. Once these people lose the lawsuit, they will have a hard time."
In the afternoon, in the study, Mr. Vaudric tasted the small pastries made by his wife, drank coffee, and explained these things to his daughter with a smile.
He used to fantasize about discussing business matters with his son in the study, but after giving birth to a daughter, he gave up this idea.
He didn't expect that there would be such a day, which made him very gratified.
He had worked hard to obtain such a huge business, and someone had to inherit it, right?
Sevillera asked with some confusion, "Will the court support their argument?"
Mr. Vaudric asked rhetorically, "Do you think that the falling market value of every moment is directly related to these people's lawsuit?"
Sevillera nodded. "It is related."
"See, you know it is related. In the judicial interpretation, if there is no separate explanation of what kind of behavior is not necessarily related to the consequences, then the judge is very likely to support the claims of every moment."
"And there have been similar cases in the past. In the end, their claims were supported by the court. This time, there is a high probability that there will be no accidents."
Framing, slandering, spreading rumors, and causing the market value of other companies to change, must be compensated, or even punitive compensation.
This was not because there were too many counterclaims against every moment this time. These counterclaims were not rich and did not support the idea of every moment.
Feelings were feelings, and the law was the law. The law was cold and emotionless.
Sevillera asked again, "If they regard the people who cheated their counters as being arranged by every moment, will this case be dragged on?"
Mr. Vaudric shook his head. "Of course not. These are two separate cases. Lynch will not let them be handled together."
"So Lynch will win?"
"At least he won't lose!"