Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Why Help Her
"Dad, don’t get upset. Maybe this is a good idea? Big brother is now at Thorne Holdings and is reportedly doing quite well. He’s in the process of merging two companies and might go public soon," Jasper Grant said calmly.
Harrison Grant’s anger flared upon hearing this.
"Then let him stay at Thorne Holdings for the rest of his life! I want to see whether the Atlas Group can still operate without James Grant!"
A faint shadow passed through Jasper Grant’s eyes.
The shareholders below remained silent.
Jasper Grant glanced around at the people below, with a slight smirk, "Given the current situation, it’s better to channel things instead of blocking them. If none of you have a better solution, why not listen to my idea?"
Harrison Grant perked up a bit upon hearing this, "Jasper, just tell us what you’re thinking!"
"The reporters have been blocking us for days, mainly to see the commotion at Atlas and get the latest scoop to grab attention. If we continue to hide, people outside might believe that everything said online is true."
Jasper Grant looked earnestly at Harrison Grant, "In that case, I should step forward as the president of Atlas Group, answer the reporters’ questions, and prevent the rumors from continuing to ferment. The remaining issues can be handled gradually."
The darkness in Harrison Grant’s eyes gradually turned into appreciation.
He decisively said, "Jasper, go handle the reporters below. The rest of you, instruct your departments to keep things under control and stabilize morale!"
After the meeting dispersed, Jasper Grant, along with his assistant and secretary, went straight down to the first floor.
As soon as they reached the lobby, a swarm of reporters rushed in, making the hall impenetrable.
"Excuse me, where is Chairman Grant? Why hasn’t he appeared?"
"Are you the new president of Atlas Group? How do you explain the recent rumors about the Atlas Group online?"
Jasper Grant remained unflustered, calming the reporters with a gentle smile, gradually soothing the agitation.
"Atlas Group is currently under review, and the truth will soon be revealed to the public. I hope everyone doesn’t just follow the crowd. After all, as you’ve said, those are just rumors, aren’t they?"
Jasper Grant’s composed demeanor and flawless responses left the media with nothing to attack.
Taking this opportunity, Jasper Grant simply said, "Later, I will hold a press conference at The Grant Tower to address recent questions about Atlas Group. I hope everyone will be there on time."
Videos of Jasper Grant addressing the media quickly surfaced online.
Although the public sentiment hadn’t completely shifted, it wasn’t as frenzied as the past few days.
When Evelyn Clayton saw the news, it was almost time to leave work.
Franklin Ford and Violet Ford had both arrived, and when talking about the day’s turmoil at The Grant Group, the siblings shared a few sentiments.
"Speaking of which, Atlas Group is one of the top companies, but who would have thought that such chaos would ensue once James Grant left," Violet remarked with a subtle tone, "I wonder who’s behind all this."
Evelyn Clayton’s brow slightly furrowed, and they exchanged glances, each seemingly arriving at the same conclusion.
"As much as I’d like to suppose it’s James Grant," Franklin teased, "I doubt he’d go this far."
Violet chuckled, "Then there can only be one possibility..."
Summer Monroe.
The answer was self-evident.
Evelyn Clayton remained silent, while Violet simply smiled at her, "Evelyn, are you planning to help your old flame?"
Violet’s direct mention of Evelyn and James Grant’s past relationship didn’t surprise Evelyn.
Given Violet’s capabilities, it was naturally known.
"No such plans," Evelyn replied with a smile, shaking her head, lowering her eyes to hide the fleeting struggle within them, her tone deliberately lightened, "Even if we were still lovers now, James Grant has long left Atlas. Why should I help him?"