CHAPTER 767 SUSAN’S CHANGE

Chapter 767 Susan’s Change

Hannah smiled and said, "I have to deal with some business with Oscar. Afterwards, I will be back."

"But you don't need to stay under the same roof with him. You have divorced!" Miguel's hostility to owns © this.

Oscar was significant.

"He is not in Kensbury," Hannah replied.

"If so, what brings you back there?" Miguel questioned.

"The house I'm living in now belongs to me according to the divorce agreement." Hannah said, "So that

is not Oscar's any more."

"Who cares! We have enough houses." Miguel retorted.

"Dad. It's unwise to say no to wealth." Hannah was amused and added, "Especially to a businessman. I

cannot see anything wrong to own one more house."

"But you don't need to live there. You can just sell it!"

"Fine. Dad. I get it. Let's get it done here. I do have some business to handle. And don't worry, I can

take care of myself." Hannah comforted.

Miguel did not give up his persuasion that easily. But he was disturbed by Hannah who said, "Give me

some time. I will stay with you someday."

At length, Miguel put a halt for he knew his daughter. There must be some reason for her insistence.

He did not want to push her. In this matter, Hannah was the poorest victim but also the one who kept

offering consolation to him. Now he just wished his family could stay together, safe and sound.

"No matter what, take care of yourself. And you can always go back home. We are always standing

shoulder to shoulder with you."

"I know that well," Hannah answered with a sweet smile on her face. Anyway, she was not alone. Her

parents were the strongest reason to encourage her for a better life. Stroking on her belly, she included

the baby in the list.

Then there came a busy week. Hannah kept a strict on-time manner in the office, busy with the HR

department to figure out a solution to settle down the staff. The HR department was shocked as they

learned about their company faced an acquisition because they had expected better growth of the

Cooper Group since Oscar escalated to the Commander-in-chief of the country. But they suddenly

found their jobs were risky.

But it was not the timing for questions. They were diligent in assisting Hannah to work out a

comprehensive solution for every employee of the group. It was uncommon for a group to be so

considerate. Even from the human resources point of view, Hannah's proposal was too generous, and

they asked, several times if they needed to cut the budget. They worried that it might be stressful for

the Cooper family.

It was another end of the day. Hannah sat before the desk, stretching her tired body. From the French

window, the city was covered in the glow of sunset. She was lost and pondered when was the last time

she saw a similarly beautiful sunset in Kensbury City. The world was still charming and it was stupid to

indulge herself in melancholy just for someone or something.

Then she took up the phone beside and dialled Manuel's number.

"Hi, Manuel, this is Hannah."

"Hello, Hannah," Manuel responded. He was still in the office of Phillips Bank.

The acquisition of Phillips Bank was not difficult. Thanks to the abundant shares he held of Phillips

Bank, any of his slight moves could force the board of the bank to take out their shares, otherwise, the

bank would go broke.

A Letter of Equity Transfer was already done, and the only thing he needed was Susan's signature. But

this was much harder than the acquisition. He was not ready to propose the acquisition plan before

Susan.

"I have worked out a basic plan on the arrangement of the Cooper Group's staff and I'm gonna send it

to you. I need your help, Manuel. For most of the staff, the essential and capable ones, I hope you can

keep them. And before the acquisition, I will give them a briefing to ensure their loyalty to the new boss.

While for those less capable ones, I also have a list. They will have the compensation they deserve to

leave the company decently, and won't make any trouble for you."

"All right, send it to me." Manuel nodded and said, "if anything goes right, I shall approve all your

requests."

Manuel had approved Hannah's proposal even before reading it.

"You can reply after you check it."

"All right."

"Then I send it by mail."

"OK."

"And Manuel," Hannah suddenly called him.

"Yes?"

"So are you running after Phillips Bank?" Hannah asked.

This was a matter of time, other than ability. Looking at the document in front, he answered, "Yes, on

the way."

"Then I would like to ask for a favour from you."

"Yes?"

Hannah presented her idea. Then the call was in silence. After a while, Manuel said, "Actually, I did

have the same idea as yours."

"And then?" Hannah asked.

"I'm afraid Susan might not approve."

"You can try first. If she disagrees, let me persuade her."

"OK." This time Manuel agreed quickly.

"Thank you."

"Hannah, your gratitude can always make me guilty," Manuel said with chuckles.

Indeed he was filled with guilt for Hannah.

"You don't need to be, for you are not the one who gets me hurt."

Manuel was muted with a helpless smile. Sometimes, he wondered if this was a sort of luck that

Hannah could always stay reasonable.

After the call, Manuel picked up the document. The acquisition of Phillips Bank was a must-have, so

procrastination would not make any sense. He raised from the chair and walked straight to the

chairman's office.

Given Edward's health condition, Susan turned to be the head of the bank and of course, Edward's

office became hers.

Manuel knocked on the door. Though it was the off-hours, he was sure Susan was still there. Since

Susan started her career, she worked day and night. Her diligence was so incredible. But no matter

how hard she worked, she could not change those had become fate.

"Come in," Susan responded to the knocking without even raising her head from the document.

With little of knowledge in commerce, the document read like a puzzle for her, no matter how much

effort she had paid. It seemed to be an endless way ahead before she could be a master of business

and a qualified chairman of Phillips Bank and make her father relieved at length.

But the idea of giving up did not come to her. She just kept up fighting other than surrendering before

frustration. This was the first time in her life that she was so determined to grow strong.

Then she lifted her head and found the visitor, Manuel. She knew he resuming work a week ago. But

they did not have time to meet, just staying in their own offices and running their own business. Now he

came suddenly and stood in front of her.

Indeed, the sight of him made her heart beat wildly for a moment.