And just like that, Hannah was left staring after him. She couldn’t help but say, “Take care on your way to Newfort.”
Bryson paused but didn’t look back. He nodded and boarded the elevator to leave.
As Hannah was about to close the door, her phone rang. It was Lydia calling.
“Hello? Lydia, is everything okay?”
“Something happened… Hannah, come to Phillips Group immediately!”
Hannah noticed a strange tone in Lydia’s voice, so she assured her friend, “Hold on a second. I’ll be there soon!”
Half an hour later…
Lydia, having acquired her father’s and brother’s shares, became the largest shareholder of Phillips Group.
She hosted a shareholders’ meeting but encountered resistance when several shareholders raised objections and declined to acknowledge her as the president.
“Yesterday’s news about Miss Phillips’s engagement is all over the place today. The Phillips family was in turmoil yesterday. Miss Phillips, your role as chairman might tarnish the Phillips Group’s image.”
Lydia wore a professional air, her smile giving her the appearance of a seasoned office worker.
“Well then, who do you believe is the right president? Here’s the share transfer agreement from my father and brother, who own 42% of the shares. Even if you disagree, I have the deciding vote. The Phillips Group is the culmination of our Phillips family’s hard work. I understand that my leadership might not benefit all of you. You’re opposing me as president because it interferes with your gains.”
Lydia raised her hand towards the secretary behind her and quipped, “I’m no newbie here. No need for any funny business.”
The secretary handed Lydia a pile of documents, and the latter distributed the documents individually to the shareholders. That was the information Hannah had found.
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“I might not dwell on the past, but that doesn’t mean I’m clueless about it. Why don’t you people take a look at it yourselves?
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Anything in there about you?”
The documents had been handed out to every director.
Lydia, seated prominently, casually rested her chin on her hand and urged, “What are you waiting for? Go ahead and read them.”
The directors exchanged glances, but none mustered the courage to open the documents before them.
“Since nobody is willing to read them, let me ask again. Does anyone still object to me being president?”
A hush fell over the meeting room, and everyone silently agreed with this course of action.
Lydia nodded and said, “Great. The Phillips Group will undergo a makeover in the future. I’ll also guide everyone in taking on more projects and ensure the prosperity of the Phillips Group.”
“You can’t go in! There’s a meeting in progress!”