Chapter 445
Though it was the first time the old man and the young woman had met, they were perfectly in sync when it came to insults.
Hans’ face alternated between shades of green and white. He knew they were insulting him but couldn’t retaliate, because doing so would be an admission that he had, in fact, bullied Theodore.
Even though it was obvious, admitting it would be embarrassing.
“Your robot injured a guest for no reason, which had an extremely negative impact on our hotel. We could have demanded an explanation, but out of respect for our families’ long-standing relationship and because Theodore is of a younger generation, I decided not to pursue the matter. However, we will definitely not be accepting that batch of robots p>
Hans finished, a look of triumph in his eyes. They could have their fun with words, but he had hit them right where it hurt.
“Hans, you’re so old, yet you’re still so… loyal and righteous!” Joseph shook his head with a smirk, the praise dripping with sarcasm.
“Not just loyal and righteous, but full of integrity, too,” Penelope added, also shaking her head.
“Not just full of integrity, but so honest and trustworthy,” Joseph continued, still smirking.
“Not just honest and trustworthy, but so kind-hearted,” Penelope chimed in, mimicking his headshake.
Hans was so thoroughly roasted that he felt like he could grind his teeth to dust.
“My dear, he wants to return the shipment. What are we going to do?” Joseph asked Penelope with feigned concern.
Penelope sighed dramatically. “This is going to be difficult p>
At her words, Hans began to look smug again.
“Can you handle it p>
“If Grandpa trusts me p>
“Go for it p>
Penelope’s eyes sparkled. “Then I’ll have to give it my all p>
It was only then that Hans understood what was happening: Joseph was letting Penelope handle the crisis. After confirming he hadn’t misheard, he couldn’t help but sneer.
“Huh, you have far too much faith in her p>
“She’s my granddaughter-in-law. Do you think she’s just anyone p>
Hans narrowed his eyes. “Then I’ll be waiting to see just how capable she is p>
Penelope immediately retorted, “It seems Mr. Bishop doesn’t think highly of me. So,
if I do solve this, will you admit that you have no judgment p>
“You p>
“On second thought, no. You’re an old man with one foot in the grave; I should leave you with some dignity How about this: if I can resolve this crisis The Bishop Grou will issue a
public apology to the Zenith Group. What do you say p>
Hans looked at the cunning expression on Penelope’s face. He had to admit she was clever, but it was just petty cleverness. Co she really solve a corporate crisis?
Hmph, impossible!
He scoffed, “Fine. If you can really solve it, I’ll have the Bishop Group issue an immediate public apology to the Zenith Group p>
“You have a deal p>
After Hans left, Penelope looked at Joseph. The man who was a titan of the business world was currently spitting in the direction of Hans’ retreating back. “Old bastard. The older he gets, the worse he becomes p>
Penelope’s mouth twitched. Were all these powerful figures so… eccentric? “Good girl, are you confident p>
“About thirty percent p>
“Then why were you talking so big just now p>
“Well, I figured if I can’t solve it, Theodore still can. He can definitely solve it p>
Joseph gave Penelope a deadpan look. “You’re certainly honest p>
Despite what she said, Penelope was determined to do her best to resolve the trouble.
She first went to Stapleton Tech’s
R&D department to find Timothy He
had been involved in the
development of this batch of hotel
service robots and might have a
unique perspective on the incident.
She waited for him in a small park in front of the R&D building. After a while, a cylindrical robot rolled up to her.