Chapter 244: Human Resources Turmoil

As a senior executive and the Human Resources Director, Emmett Lapwood held immense power and connections within the company. Most personnel changes needed his nod before they could be carried out. He wielded near-absolute sway, and even department managers treated him with deference. That day, he got wind of a tip: the new chairman and CEO were about to conduct a covert inspection. He brought the management team over to wait for them, but as he stepped out of the lobby he heard a subordinate openly...