Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 194

Gentry was taken aback, "I need to analyze the asset structure of the acquired company in detail before I can give you a clear answer."

"So, what do you think the ratio of cash flow to stock payments will be this year? Considering the current pace of development, what kind of dividend distribution plan should the company adopt to maximize the interests of shareholders and the company?"

Gentry seemed a bit ill at ease, "I need to study these issues in detail before I can give you an answer."

"You claim to have a deep understanding of the company's financial situation, but I've asked you several questions in a row and you can't give me an immediate answer, is this your so-called deep understanding?" Izzy retorted, her tone growing stern.

With Izzy's question, the other directors and senior managers of the company all turned their gaze toward him, with some doubting him and some disappointed and distrusting him.

Gentry's face became complicated, he was unable to control his emotions, "Izzy, you're deliberately making things difficult for me. All this data can't be obtained immediately, it needs time to be calculated carefully." This is something Izzy certainly knows, it's the nature of finance work. Unlike sales and purchasing, where familiar situations can be talked about fluently, finance is both rigorous and complex, and any miscalculation could potentially affect the company's development strategy, causing an incalculable loss.

Any experienced finance personnel wouldn't dare speak carelessly, all they could offer was a development idea.

"You said it takes time, so what's the problem if I need some time to understand the company's situation? Why do you assume that I can't handle this job?"

"Izzy, you're muddying the waters, we're not discussing the same issue." Gentry firmly retorted.

Izzy scoffed, her tone firm, "Whether it's muddying the waters or not, you know it yourself. I am giving you two days to organize the company's financial reports for the past three years and the quarterly report for the first quarter of this year. I want to see them the day after tomorrow."

"Two days is too short." Gentry said.

"I'm already being lenient by not asking you to have those reports on my desk by tomorrow morning. It's almost June now, the reports for the past three years should have been completed long ago, and the quarterly report for the first quarter should also be out. If you can't get them out in two days, what kind of work efficiency is that? Or are there some signs on the reports that you've tampered with? Do you think the time I gave you is too short and not enough for you to cover up?"

Izzy's words left Gentry speechless. If he dodged any further, he might be suspected of tampering with the reports. This young woman was really sharp.

Gentry's face turned sour, he clearly knew that Izzy was deliberately making things difficult for him, but he couldn't refute her.

"Ms. Galeana, please don't slander me without evidence."

"This is just a reasonable assumption; it's your attitude that aroused my suspicion."

Gentry gritted his teeth and accepted the task Izzy had set for him, "I understand, I will hand in the report on time in two days."

Silas was pleased with Izzy's performance, thinking that Mr. Galeana's judgment was indeed correct and that Izzy really possessed the ability to manage the company. Although she was not talkative, once she spoke, she could leave people speechless, even picky Gentry couldn't stand against her.

"Does anyone have any other questions? If so, please raise them all at once." Izzy asked the crowd again.

After Gentry's lesson, the directors of the other departments, although dissatisfied, didn't dare speak out at the moment, they simply replied, "No, we will follow the chairman's arrangements."

Izzy nodded, "Then you should do the same, directors of each department. Write a detailed report on the situation of each department over the past three years and submit it to me within a week."

All the directors nodded one after another, feeling that a week was much more relaxed than two days. Fortunately, they didn't speak out just now, otherwise, they might be the ones crying now.

Gentry felt oppressed, he didn't expect to meet such a talkative person. He couldn't help but look up at Izzy, only to find that Izzy was also looking at him. She gave a slight smile, "Mr. Gentry, I forgot to tell you. I've been a practicing CPA for five years, so you'd better be meticulous in your financial work, don't think you can pull one over on me."

Gentry stiffened, feeling like he had really bad luck. He had rashly asked questions before looking into her background, only to encounter an expert. Looking at the expression on Gentry's face, someone next to him couldn't help but laugh.

Izzy also gave a slight smile, "I know I might look young, but I'm actually almost thirty and have been struggling in society for several years, I'm only a few years younger than you."

Izzy's self-praise made everyone present burst into laughter, even Silas laughed and looked at Izzy with a few more appreciative glances.

After the meeting, a man in his fifties stayed behind, walked over to Izzy, and looked at her carefully with a friendly smile on his face, "I didn't expect the little girl from back then to become so capable. Not only does she look like her mother, but her way of doing things is also similar." Izzy didn't

remember the man in front of her, so she looked at Silas, who explained with a smile, "Ms. Izzy, this is Mr. Clifton; he's always been in charge of logistics. You used to love messing around in his department when you were little, always making a mess of the whole logistics department."

Hearing Silas say this, Izzy gave a slight smile, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clifton, I had some accidents in the past few years and my memory was somewhat damaged, so I don't remember some things."

Clifton laughed and waved his hand, "It's okay, I'm relieved to see you doing well now. I'm sure the company will get through this difficult time with you here."

Izzy nodded, and after Clifton left, Silas explained, "He's an old employee who co-founded the company with Mr. Galeana; he's very loyal to the company and a trustworthy person."

"Silas, could you do me a solid and sort out a list of the company staff, you know, like who's a hundred percent and who's maybe got bad vibes for the company? Just so I know what's what."

Silas nodded, "Sure thing."

"Alright, let's get outta here then."

"Ms. Galeana, there's something I want to get off my chest. Even though you've had some beef with the chairman, I've watched you grow up, you know, and I'd like it if you could still call me Silas like before." Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Izzy was taken aback for a moment before nodding and saying, "Gotcha." Silas's face broke into a satisfied grin.