NovelEnglishMandy began, "Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard about what happened recently at the Lovelace Group. This is an emergency, so I will keep it brief." Mandy took the center seat at the meeting table, exuding power and fearlessness.
"Effective immediately, I will be taking over from my brother, Joseph and assthe position of Lovelace Group's chairman." The room erupted in an uproar.
"Ms. Lovelace... No, I mean, Mrs. Taylor. You've married into the Taylor family. You can't be making decisions for the Lovelaces now." Someone mocked, "Furthermore, you had a falling out with Mr. Edgar to be with Mr. Winston. Don't think we've forgotten how you cut ties with the Lovelace family.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"For the past 20 years, you never cared about Lovelace Group. Now that it's in trouble, you're the first to step in and claim it. Don't you think trying to get a slice of the pie makes you look bad?" The others joined in criticizing Mandy.
"It has been half a month since Lovelace Group got into trouble. I injected my own money to stabilize the corporation's financial situation. I contacted the project managers to ensure work continued as usual.
"I also reached out to the media to manage public opinion, followed up on Joseph's case, and oversaw Aidan's funeral. I handled all of this." Mandy's voice was calm but confident as she spoke from her heart. "May I ask all of you seated here what have you all done for Lovelace Group?" Everyone was silent.
"Someone you all call an 'outsider' achieved all this. You were either groomed by my father and Joseph or were their partner for many years. From then until now, has any of you stepped forward to do anything for the corporation? I don't think so." They were all old coots who only knew how to yap like dogs! Mandy was close to cussing at them but restrained herself. This was the Lovelace Group, not the Taylor family. She still felt uncomfortable with her identity within the corporation.
The person who challenged her earlier was still dissatisfied. He protested, "Mr. Joseph and Mr. Aidan's cases happened because of their own mistakes.
"Sufficient evidence was found, and the authorities have announced their findings too. What else could we do? Ultimately, this is still a Lovelace family matter." Mandy narrowed her eyes. Her gaze was cool and calm. She smiled. "Ha! So, you're acknowledgingas a Lovelace family member." That man was silenced. He looked extremely upset.
"Now, please raise your hands if you agree to havetake up the position as Lovelace Group's chairman." Mandy raised her hand. "I am casting this vote on behalf of my father." Only one other person raised their hand in support of her. The rest stayed silent, disregarding her.
Then, someone else objected, "You want to becthe chairman, but do you have enough shares on hand? After Mr. Aidan's passing, his shares were inherited by Mr. Joseph.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mr. Joseph has been arrested, and his case is still being tried. He has not been stripped of his possessions and still owns his shares. Even if you wanted to becthe chairman, shouldn't you wait until his case is concluded?" Mandy clenched her fists under the table, her face pale.
Indeed, she didn't have Lovelace Group's shares on hand. Even if she acquired Edgar's shares and Julien's bit, they would still be far from enough.
That being said, she was well aware that this was the board members' tactic to drag things out.
If she waited until Joseph's case was concluded, it wouldn't make any difference even if she obtained his shares. By then, Lovelace Group would already be completely consumed by them! "The majority is in disagreement, and you do not have enough shares on hand, Mrs. Taylor. Since this is the case, sorry to say, but we'll take our leave!" Everyone started getting out of their seats. They were prepared to leave Mandy hanging on her own.
This was their chance to give Winston's mistress a taste of their power. The thought of it was thrilling enough! "You're all leaving when the meeting hasn't ended yet? How rude of all of you!" A crisp and stern voice sounded. Everyone directed their gazes toward the door.
Mandy widened her eyes. An elegant figure with broad shoulders and a slender waist walked in. It was Julien, dressed in a smart suit! He gave off a completely different impression after having donned a formal suit instead of his doctor's coat He gave off the air of someone in control of the entire situation. He was becoming more and more like his partner, Jonah! "You're just a bunch of oldies who are already turning into fossils. How bold of you all to gang up against a respectable woman." Julien narrowed his eyes dangerously and scoffed, "Are all the men in the Lovelace family dead to you? Is there not a single person willing to back Aunt Mandy up?"
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