The news which Vic gave Ross was not at all good.
Supposedly, as COO, Vic had seen evidence, and figured out that "RossShell was bound and or destined to lose ""Another five percent" in the very near future.
Ross sighed. "There is nothing I can do about it tonight. I will think about whether to come in tomorrow. If not, I will check in as usual, work at home, and be in the next day" Ross said.
"Okay, Ross, sorry to tell you this. We will talk tomorrow. Take care" Vic said.
"You take care, too, Vic. Thanks so much for keeping such a competent eye on things. We will meet and discuss this in detail, either tomorrow or the next day" Ross said, hanging up.
Ross turned around, a downcast look on his face.
"Okay, what's the matter? You dont look or sound so good" Kayley said with concern.
"Victor just told me that it looks like we may lose another five percent. I will discuss it with him either tomorrow if I go in, or the next day. Damn!" Ross said.
Kayley went over and soothed Ross. "I'm so sorry. I know you had a good trip and accomplished a lot, but I also know that you look and probably are very tired, and also dont feel great. Please let me take care of you tonight" Kayley said.
"Kale,. please let's just rest in bed, and then we will decide whether to go out and or call in. I just need to clear my head and catch my breath" Ross said.
Kayley and Ross lied down in bed. "Whatever you say, sweetie"
Ross lied down, and absorbed it all.
The oil and gas seemed okay.
If Vic was correct, and RossShell did lose another five percent.. what had been a remarkably stable company for decades, since Ross had gotten the current RossShell back from Tazzio, had lost twenty five percent in a period of a few short months.
That night, Ross and Kayley ate dinner.
Ross had a fitful night's sleep.
During the night, RossRoss had a drastic idea.
In the morning, Ross got up and showered.
"Ross, I thought you said you were not going in. You really dont look fantastic"
"I promise I will be home very soon. I have an idea, and I must discuss it with Vic in person" Ross said.
"Okkkay, please just dont be long"
"One discussion with Vic, and one meeting. The meeting might not even be today. I just need to discuss one VIP thing with Vic" Ross said.
Kayley made a zipping her lips motion. "Okay, VP will keep quiet, and will let you go about your business"
Ross went in Kayley's face. "VP, whatever happens today, I assure you that this evening, I want you to be anything other than quiet, from the enjoyment and laughter that we will be having" Ross said.
Kayley kissed Ross. "That sounds like a wonderful idea"
Ross got dressed in jeans and a polo shirt, and texted Vic that he would be coming in.
Ross jumped into an Uber to the office, went up to the office, and immediately went to see Vic.
"Vic, Good Morning. What I have to tell you is extremely important. I've made a drastic decision, what I think might be the most drastic decision which I've ever made in all of my years running RossShell and RossCo. I've decided that in consideration of the drastic shrinkage in the company within such a short period of time, I want to put a hold on all new RossShell business until you and I discuss everything throughly. I personally think that instead of accepting client after client, and preparing campaign after campaign, we need to evaluate this company from top to bottom to see what caused us to have a twenty five percent contraction in the company. Is it because we simply lost clients? Do we need a different approach? Have I not done something which I should be doing as CEO? I think you see my point" Ross said.
Vic gave a small smile. "Ross, in all the years I've worked for you, I have never heard you talk like this. I personally think that such is an excellent idea. We should start this approach right now" Vic said.
"I'm sure that I dont have to tell you that for now, please keep this conversation strictly between us. *I have to think how to approach this. Your salary stays the same. If anyone has to take less, I will do so" Ross said.
"Ross, believe me that I was not even thinking about that. If you feel that you need to do something, please just discuss it with me, and you do what you feel you have to as CEO. Trust me, I will survive" Vic said.
"Let's just see" Ross said.
After Ross met with Vic, Ross told Alan Hell what was going on, and then Tom from Philadelphia.
"Alan, I would appreciate it if you could find me someone who completely evaluates companies. RossShell 's business has contracted by twenty five percent in a very brief period of time. This company is approaching something wrong. Instead of just, "Haphazarding saying. "Oh, it will get better. It's the economy, or we need more clients. " I want to delve deeper into why. I'm sure you understand. Vic and I discussed this earlier today, and this is how I want to approach things" Ross said.
"Ross, I am very sorry that RossShell is experiencing such problems. I will tell Tom about this, and if needed you, Tom and I will talk, and whatever Tom and or I can do to help you, we will do so" Alan Hell said.
"Thanks Alan" Ross said.
Ross and Vic went to lunch, and before Ross left for the day, Ross circulated a memo discussing such approach, as the company just had too many employees to meet with everyone in person.
Ross and Vic did hold a meeting in the conference room discussing the decision
"I called this meeting for two reasons. One, to inform everyone, that unfortunately, there has been a significant amount of contraction in business for this company within the past three months. Had it just been minor, I could overlook it, or chalk it off to losing a few clients, or the economy. This situation is too significant for me to do that. Thus, Vic and I have called this meeting. Vic and I have decided that as the officers who run RossShell, Vic of course as day to day COO and myself as CEO, that we, and RossShell, will be placing a complete halt on all new business of RossShell. What I mean by this is that the current business goes on as usual. Anyone who has business currently with or for this company, please carry on as usual, and discuss anything with myself or with Vic. As for being offered any new clients, if one of your accounts offers you a new client, please be very cautious, and tell said person that they must show you, and that you will show us, any potential new client in detail. We will evaluate that, and make only prudent decisions. Right now, this is the only way to go" Ross said.
The people gathered in the room were surprised, and somewhat, shocked, by Ross's discussion. Ross, and RossShell had always been "Expansive focused"
Those in the higher positions, such as VP's and overseers of regular account managers, knew that something drastic must be going on, if Ross had come to what they were certain was a very difficult decision for Ross.
"Okay, we can all get back to work. I'm sorry to have to let everyone know this, but I had to in the interest of honesty. Now, we go about our day to day business as uaual" Ross said. *
Ross and Vic went back to Ross' s office, and Ross closed the door. They both sat in their usual seats.
Vic sighed. "Ross, I know that what you just did was a first for you, and that it was one of the most difficult business decisions which you have ever had to make. I'm sorry to say, that I think you are taking the right approach for now" Vic said.
"Thanks for the support, Vic. Maybe, hopefully, once we have an evaluation of what we might be doing wrong, we can make changes, like a new approach, or new campaign, to try and turn things around" Ross said.
The meeting split up.
Within another half hour, Ross was tense, and spent.
Ross said goodnight to Vic and the rest of his nearby staff, and went into an Uber home.
As Ross came through the door to the apartment, Kayley kissed him, and said. "You dont look good at all. Whats the matter?"
Ross sighed, and headed toward the bedroom, with Kayley following him.
Ross went into his closet, ditched his clothes, put on boxers and a t shirt, sat on the bed with Kayley next to him, and Ross gave a long sigh.
"Kale, today was a first at RossShell. What I did today was prudent , I know. Vic and I discussed it, and we both know that it is the only way. I called a meeting and told everyone that, in consideration of the twenty five percent shirinkage in business at the company in such a short period of time, that I am putting a hold on all new business until there is a through evaluation with and from a source which Vic and I will locate, of what is causing this, and discussion with Alan Hell, Tom, and any other lawyer, to see what if anything from a legal standpoint is causing this" Ross said.
Kayley kissed Ross/gently. "Ross, my honey, I know that this is one of the most difficult business decisions which you have ever made. On the other hand, I also think that this is one of the most prudent decisions you have ever made, and shows just how much your approach to everything, personal and business has changed. In the past, you would have been in "attack mode" going after other clients, angry, working harder. Now, you want to get to the source, and find out "why" this happened. Hopefully, any people which help you with this, will come up with an answer, and you can work with Vic, and others, to figure out the problem" Kayley said.
Ross kissed Kayley. "Thanks for the support, Kale. Please let's have a light dinner, and then just be together" Ross said.
Kayley soothed Ross's face. "Whatever my baby wants"
Ross and Kayley had plain pasta and salad for dinner.
After watching TV and digesting, Ross decided that the best way to try to take his mind off his business problems, was to focus on Kayley, and his marriage, and try to satisfy her.
Ross and Kayley showered, and then he kissed her from head to soles.
Ross and Kayley changed positions, and made passionate love.
Then, as a "finale" Ross gave Kayley just a very brief foot tickle , in what he figured was "payment" for the sex and satisfaction which he had given her, and also a release of tension for him.
Ross tickled Kayley's soles and toes, as her feet and toes flexed and pointed back and forth, and she squealed with laughter!
HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE! I KNOW THAT VP DESERVES THIS TICKLE FOR DRAINING YOU OF BODILY FLUIDS,. BUT IT IS SO MUCH TORTURE! I GIVE UP! NEOOOOO! HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE!
Kayley's pussy was wet, and Ross had more pre cum on his pecker, even though he had already had sex with Kayley.
"Thank You" Ross said, quietly kissing Kayley on top of the head.
"No problem. Part of job description as life partner remember?" Kayley said.
That night, Ross vowed that he was going to stay focused, and stay in bed just cuddling and sleeping with Kayley.
Except to use ths bathroom, there would be no middle of the night computer checks, and no work
Ross had already done the two most important things.
Ross had made love to Kayley, and satisifed them both.
Ross had also tried to come up with a new approach for himself, Vic and the company, and had made such approach knows to everyone working at and for RossShell.
All in all, a very wise day, even if RossShell was having some business problems currently.
The next morning, was Saturday.
Kayley was dozing when Ross awakened at 7 am.
Ross was tired from the recent going on at the office.
Ross opened his eyes, lied in bed, and looked at his phone.
Would Ross see anything significant on his phone?
If Ross did see something significant, what did he see?
That would be revealed.
Supposedly, as COO, Vic had seen evidence, and figured out that "RossShell was bound and or destined to lose ""Another five percent" in the very near future.
Ross sighed. "There is nothing I can do about it tonight. I will think about whether to come in tomorrow. If not, I will check in as usual, work at home, and be in the next day" Ross said.
"Okay, Ross, sorry to tell you this. We will talk tomorrow. Take care" Vic said.
"You take care, too, Vic. Thanks so much for keeping such a competent eye on things. We will meet and discuss this in detail, either tomorrow or the next day" Ross said, hanging up.
Ross turned around, a downcast look on his face.
"Okay, what's the matter? You dont look or sound so good" Kayley said with concern.
"Victor just told me that it looks like we may lose another five percent. I will discuss it with him either tomorrow if I go in, or the next day. Damn!" Ross said.
Kayley went over and soothed Ross. "I'm so sorry. I know you had a good trip and accomplished a lot, but I also know that you look and probably are very tired, and also dont feel great. Please let me take care of you tonight" Kayley said.
"Kale,. please let's just rest in bed, and then we will decide whether to go out and or call in. I just need to clear my head and catch my breath" Ross said.
Kayley and Ross lied down in bed. "Whatever you say, sweetie"
Ross lied down, and absorbed it all.
The oil and gas seemed okay.
If Vic was correct, and RossShell did lose another five percent.. what had been a remarkably stable company for decades, since Ross had gotten the current RossShell back from Tazzio, had lost twenty five percent in a period of a few short months.
That night, Ross and Kayley ate dinner.
Ross had a fitful night's sleep.
During the night, RossRoss had a drastic idea.
In the morning, Ross got up and showered.
"Ross, I thought you said you were not going in. You really dont look fantastic"
"I promise I will be home very soon. I have an idea, and I must discuss it with Vic in person" Ross said.
"Okkkay, please just dont be long"
"One discussion with Vic, and one meeting. The meeting might not even be today. I just need to discuss one VIP thing with Vic" Ross said.
Kayley made a zipping her lips motion. "Okay, VP will keep quiet, and will let you go about your business"
Ross went in Kayley's face. "VP, whatever happens today, I assure you that this evening, I want you to be anything other than quiet, from the enjoyment and laughter that we will be having" Ross said.
Kayley kissed Ross. "That sounds like a wonderful idea"
Ross got dressed in jeans and a polo shirt, and texted Vic that he would be coming in.
Ross jumped into an Uber to the office, went up to the office, and immediately went to see Vic.
"Vic, Good Morning. What I have to tell you is extremely important. I've made a drastic decision, what I think might be the most drastic decision which I've ever made in all of my years running RossShell and RossCo. I've decided that in consideration of the drastic shrinkage in the company within such a short period of time, I want to put a hold on all new RossShell business until you and I discuss everything throughly. I personally think that instead of accepting client after client, and preparing campaign after campaign, we need to evaluate this company from top to bottom to see what caused us to have a twenty five percent contraction in the company. Is it because we simply lost clients? Do we need a different approach? Have I not done something which I should be doing as CEO? I think you see my point" Ross said.
Vic gave a small smile. "Ross, in all the years I've worked for you, I have never heard you talk like this. I personally think that such is an excellent idea. We should start this approach right now" Vic said.
"I'm sure that I dont have to tell you that for now, please keep this conversation strictly between us. *I have to think how to approach this. Your salary stays the same. If anyone has to take less, I will do so" Ross said.
"Ross, believe me that I was not even thinking about that. If you feel that you need to do something, please just discuss it with me, and you do what you feel you have to as CEO. Trust me, I will survive" Vic said.
"Let's just see" Ross said.
After Ross met with Vic, Ross told Alan Hell what was going on, and then Tom from Philadelphia.
"Alan, I would appreciate it if you could find me someone who completely evaluates companies. RossShell 's business has contracted by twenty five percent in a very brief period of time. This company is approaching something wrong. Instead of just, "Haphazarding saying. "Oh, it will get better. It's the economy, or we need more clients. " I want to delve deeper into why. I'm sure you understand. Vic and I discussed this earlier today, and this is how I want to approach things" Ross said.
"Ross, I am very sorry that RossShell is experiencing such problems. I will tell Tom about this, and if needed you, Tom and I will talk, and whatever Tom and or I can do to help you, we will do so" Alan Hell said.
"Thanks Alan" Ross said.
Ross and Vic went to lunch, and before Ross left for the day, Ross circulated a memo discussing such approach, as the company just had too many employees to meet with everyone in person.
Ross and Vic did hold a meeting in the conference room discussing the decision
"I called this meeting for two reasons. One, to inform everyone, that unfortunately, there has been a significant amount of contraction in business for this company within the past three months. Had it just been minor, I could overlook it, or chalk it off to losing a few clients, or the economy. This situation is too significant for me to do that. Thus, Vic and I have called this meeting. Vic and I have decided that as the officers who run RossShell, Vic of course as day to day COO and myself as CEO, that we, and RossShell, will be placing a complete halt on all new business of RossShell. What I mean by this is that the current business goes on as usual. Anyone who has business currently with or for this company, please carry on as usual, and discuss anything with myself or with Vic. As for being offered any new clients, if one of your accounts offers you a new client, please be very cautious, and tell said person that they must show you, and that you will show us, any potential new client in detail. We will evaluate that, and make only prudent decisions. Right now, this is the only way to go" Ross said.
The people gathered in the room were surprised, and somewhat, shocked, by Ross's discussion. Ross, and RossShell had always been "Expansive focused"
Those in the higher positions, such as VP's and overseers of regular account managers, knew that something drastic must be going on, if Ross had come to what they were certain was a very difficult decision for Ross.
"Okay, we can all get back to work. I'm sorry to have to let everyone know this, but I had to in the interest of honesty. Now, we go about our day to day business as uaual" Ross said. *
Ross and Vic went back to Ross' s office, and Ross closed the door. They both sat in their usual seats.
Vic sighed. "Ross, I know that what you just did was a first for you, and that it was one of the most difficult business decisions which you have ever had to make. I'm sorry to say, that I think you are taking the right approach for now" Vic said.
"Thanks for the support, Vic. Maybe, hopefully, once we have an evaluation of what we might be doing wrong, we can make changes, like a new approach, or new campaign, to try and turn things around" Ross said.
The meeting split up.
Within another half hour, Ross was tense, and spent.
Ross said goodnight to Vic and the rest of his nearby staff, and went into an Uber home.
As Ross came through the door to the apartment, Kayley kissed him, and said. "You dont look good at all. Whats the matter?"
Ross sighed, and headed toward the bedroom, with Kayley following him.
Ross went into his closet, ditched his clothes, put on boxers and a t shirt, sat on the bed with Kayley next to him, and Ross gave a long sigh.
"Kale, today was a first at RossShell. What I did today was prudent , I know. Vic and I discussed it, and we both know that it is the only way. I called a meeting and told everyone that, in consideration of the twenty five percent shirinkage in business at the company in such a short period of time, that I am putting a hold on all new business until there is a through evaluation with and from a source which Vic and I will locate, of what is causing this, and discussion with Alan Hell, Tom, and any other lawyer, to see what if anything from a legal standpoint is causing this" Ross said.
Kayley kissed Ross/gently. "Ross, my honey, I know that this is one of the most difficult business decisions which you have ever made. On the other hand, I also think that this is one of the most prudent decisions you have ever made, and shows just how much your approach to everything, personal and business has changed. In the past, you would have been in "attack mode" going after other clients, angry, working harder. Now, you want to get to the source, and find out "why" this happened. Hopefully, any people which help you with this, will come up with an answer, and you can work with Vic, and others, to figure out the problem" Kayley said.
Ross kissed Kayley. "Thanks for the support, Kale. Please let's have a light dinner, and then just be together" Ross said.
Kayley soothed Ross's face. "Whatever my baby wants"
Ross and Kayley had plain pasta and salad for dinner.
After watching TV and digesting, Ross decided that the best way to try to take his mind off his business problems, was to focus on Kayley, and his marriage, and try to satisfy her.
Ross and Kayley showered, and then he kissed her from head to soles.
Ross and Kayley changed positions, and made passionate love.
Then, as a "finale" Ross gave Kayley just a very brief foot tickle , in what he figured was "payment" for the sex and satisfaction which he had given her, and also a release of tension for him.
Ross tickled Kayley's soles and toes, as her feet and toes flexed and pointed back and forth, and she squealed with laughter!
HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE! I KNOW THAT VP DESERVES THIS TICKLE FOR DRAINING YOU OF BODILY FLUIDS,. BUT IT IS SO MUCH TORTURE! I GIVE UP! NEOOOOO! HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE!
Kayley's pussy was wet, and Ross had more pre cum on his pecker, even though he had already had sex with Kayley.
"Thank You" Ross said, quietly kissing Kayley on top of the head.
"No problem. Part of job description as life partner remember?" Kayley said.
That night, Ross vowed that he was going to stay focused, and stay in bed just cuddling and sleeping with Kayley.
Except to use ths bathroom, there would be no middle of the night computer checks, and no work
Ross had already done the two most important things.
Ross had made love to Kayley, and satisifed them both.
Ross had also tried to come up with a new approach for himself, Vic and the company, and had made such approach knows to everyone working at and for RossShell.
All in all, a very wise day, even if RossShell was having some business problems currently.
The next morning, was Saturday.
Kayley was dozing when Ross awakened at 7 am.
Ross was tired from the recent going on at the office.
Ross opened his eyes, lied in bed, and looked at his phone.
Would Ross see anything significant on his phone?
If Ross did see something significant, what did he see?
That would be revealed.
