Yet Sarah was undeterred. With an unwavering resolution, she shot back, “Alright then, we'll face this head-on in court. I had the courage to show up today; I'm not scared of your threats!" Her hand hit the table with force as she pointed her finger accusatorily at Jasper.

"You used to neglect your company duties, but now you have struck gold and become the CEO. But don't think too much of yourself! You are nothing but a playboy!"

Sarah's words pushed Jasper closer to the edge. But the HR head at his side stepped in, putting a temporary halt to his brewing counterattack.

With a strained smile, the HR head tried to pacify the situation.

"Mr. Anderson, I implore you to cool down and Lend me your ear," he urged.

“What's Left to discuss? These folks all of a sudden believe they can fly without our help. How ungrateful!" Jasper retorted, his patience rapidly dwindling.

“It's not quite that simple," interjected the HR head, swallowing his exasperation. He soldiered on, his smile barely holding up.

“Sarah, at this time, is a significant asset to our firm, she's the prime driving force for our traffic and revenue. You might want to consider finding a way to convince her to stay.”

“Why would I want her around? Have I lost my mind?" The ridicule was apparent in Jasper's voice, his regard for Sarah had plummeted.

With an internal sigh, the HR head elaborated, "The company is already in choppy waters due to the sudden demise of the previous CEO, which led to a sharp drop in our market shares. Sarah is essentially our anchor in this storm. If she walks out, it will only amplify the chaos."

Yet, Jasper remained indifferent to the reasoning. His face reddened in his mounting anger, any association between Sarah and Ariana was distasteful to him. The possibilities of the tricks they might be pulling behind his back were endless. Moreover, Ariana had not only rejected him but had also physically kicked him, effectively burning their bridge. The mere thought of keeping anyone associated with Ariana in his Life was repulsive to him.

ALL these thoughts only added fuel to Jasper's raging fire. He wrenched himself free from the HR head's grasp. He made his announcement, his voice echoing around the room, “These useless folks were all propped up by Ariana. What's their worth? I can just find another artist to fill in their shoes."

“You? ALL by yourself? Jasper, you're a laugh." Sarah discarded her diplomatic facade. She moved forward with a commanding stride, her towering heels amplifying her formidable presence. She responded in a sarcastic tone, “Don't hold yourself in such high regard. You're no match for Ariana. Evaluate your own shortcomings before pointing out others'. Your track record with Brielle is enough proof of your incompetence."

“Watch your mouth, Sarah. I can ensure you're shunned in this industry.

Cross paths with the Anderson Group? Let's see who'd dare to employ you!" Jasper's retort was laced with a threatening promise.

"Brace yourself for the penalty!”

On the periphery of the heated exchange, the HR head silently spectated. His internal sigh was almost audible as he rubbed his forehead in distress.

The company's precarious state was more and more evident with each passing moment, yet Jasper seemed to relish his fleeting victory. He was truly inept, a pale shadow of his predecessor, Theodore.

Watching the volatile showdown, he shook his head in disillusionment.

The Anderson Group teetered on the brink of disaster, a collapse looming ominously. Any person with a modicum of wisdom would perceive this as a signal to find an alternative escape route.