Hilliard ignored Ronan’s attempt to provoke him and maintained his indifferent tone.
“He has a contagious flu. If you have anything to report, tell me, and I’ll pass on the message.”
A contagious flu?
Mylo and his son exchanged skeptical glances, clearly doubting his excuse.
Ronan grew impatient with the excuses and proceeded to ask the pressing question, “I heard that Nathan is blind? According to our family’s rules, a disabled person cannot lead the family. His poor health has caused him to neglect many company matters, resulting in a significant drop in profits over the past month. Shareholders and the board are discontented!”
The board members, who were specially summoned, echoed the sentiment, “Yes! Mr. Payne’s inability to safeguard our interests means he should no longer be the CEO!”
Seeing Hilliard’s lack of response, Ronan became more aggressive. He intentionally raised his voice and declared, “How can a blind man be the head of the Payne family? It’s a disgrace to our entire lineage!
Today, we’ve come to invite him to the ancestral temple and officially transfer power to us in front of all the family elders!”
Hilliard sneered, with a furious look on his face.
“If it weren’t for Nathan, the Payne family wouldn’t be the wealthiest family in the country. He brought unprecedented glory to your name. While you may be a member of the Payne family, what have you contributed? What right do you have to stand here and berate him?”
Ronan was left speechless, unable to find a suitable comeback to Hilliard’s cutting words.
Within the Payne Group, everyone only knew of Nathan. They had no knowledge or recognition for Mylo, let alone Ronan.
Mylo, standing by Ronan’s side, appeared visibly distressed.
“Well, you have a point,” Mylo conceded.
“Nathan is a capable man.
I worry for him more than anyone else. If it weren’t for our ancestors’ teachings, he would indeed be the most eligible leader for our family.”
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“Worry for him?”
Hilliard said in a low voice, “If that’s truly your concern, why don’t you blind yourself right now and earn yourself a reputation as a loving uncle? But you wouldn’t dare, would you? Because you’re ungrateful, mean-spirited, and greedy.”
Mylo was stunned.
The other members of the Payne family paled, intimidated by Hilliard’s cutting remarks.
Despite his lack of respect towards them, they dared not provoke him, for they knew of his reputation.
Seeing that they were silent, Hilliard coldly averted his gaze and directed his attention towards Mekhi.
“What is your purpose here?”
Mekhi simply smiled and shot a glance at a man standing behind him.