Relentless Pursuit After Divorce
Chapter 951. The Canary That Can’t Fly

Chapter 951: 951. The Canary That Can’t Fly

All the managers’ eyes lit up instantly when Adam Jones spoke those words.

It’s known that salaries at Jones Corporation are already double that of their industry peers, and this is even more so for mid- to upper-level employees.

If the salaries were to double again at this moment, it would be even more exhilarating.

Money speaks louder than a thousand words; Adam Jones understood this well. Thus, after raising the issue of salary increases, he moved on to the main topic.

Every department reported their recent operational status to Adam Jones in detail, waiting for him to give his directives.

"Good, basically there are no problems. Just proceed with your plans. I will have Aide Baker inform you of some minor revisions that need to be made."

After Adam finished speaking, he turned his gaze to the other shareholders of Jones Corporation.

Most of Jones Corporation’s shares were in Adam’s hands; the other shareholders held very little, with Edward Gresia owning 20%, which included 10% sold to him by Thompson.

However, after a round of financing, Edward Gresia’s shares were diluted and the rest of the shareholders had even less.

Now, the person feeling the most aggrieved was Edward Gresia.

Having lost to the Old Lady in the past, he chalked it up to his youth and insufficient connections, which is why he couldn’t take over Jones Corporation back then.

But this time, he was very confident.

The Old Lady was aging, and Adam’s wife was nothing but a caged canary that couldn’t fly—no cause for concern.

Yet, he’d been pecked in the eye by that very canary.

Not only did she stabilize the situation at Jones Corporation, but she also managed to secure financing, prying a substantial number of shares from his grasp.

That would have been enough, but amidst the instability of Jones Corporation, she had managed to convince the Wilson Clan to collaborate, effectively causing the Jones Corporation’s stock to soar.

As a result, he didn’t gain any advantage and was even chastised by that woman in front of so many people.

He couldn’t count how many might be laughing at him behind his back.

Now that Adam had returned, the news broke before he even arrived at the meeting, and Jones Corporation’s stock skyrocketed.

There weren’t many who could cause the stock to surge just by making an appearance the way Adam could.

Edward Gresia watched Adam with begrudging eyes.

Adam did not remember Edward Gresia, but Elly Campbell had briefed him on all the major events at Jones Corporation while he was on his way back, including Edward Gresia’s thoughts.

Noticing Edward Gresia’s sarcastic gaze, Adam did not bother to shield him and directly addressed the issue:

"Director Gresia, are you unhappy to see my return?"

Adam, leaning back into the leather chair, a slight curve formed on his lips:

"Just a few minutes ago, I heard that Jones Corporation’s stock price rose again because of my return. Director Gresia, you bought shares at a low price from others, and now you’ve made a killing. Why are you not pleased?"

The shares Edward Gresia bought included not only those floating on the market but primarily the 10% he acquired from Thompson.

Edward Gresia was a follower of Henry Jones in his earlier years, thus he was among the few who knew Thompson was Henry’s wife.

Seeing how Thompson was behaving meekly around Cam Green, he found it amusing.

When he approached Thompson to buy shares, she confidently demanded to wait until her son’s death was announced, claiming she’d then obtain 16% more shares.

With such a triumphant demeanor, there wasn’t the slightest hint of distress over the possibility that her son might be dead.