Chapter 4The Heiress's Counterattack
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A few days later, I used my shareholder status to remove Vincent from all positions and notified that I would take over all company affairs.
Email sent to every employee's mailbox.
I put on the professional suit I hadn't worn for a long time and walked into the company.
Front desk stopped me.
"Miss, who are you looking for?"
I haven't been in the company for at least five years. Many employees don't recognize me.
"I am Cynthia, here to work."
"Cynthia?"
The receptionist muttered, remembering the email seen in the morning.
"You are the new Chairman!"
She opened the door for me respectfully.
Elevator rose to the 26th floor. The moment the door opened, Vincent stood at the door with other shareholders, as if waiting for me.
He smiled, seemingly saying I overestimated myself.
The first to speak was Uncle Wang. He started the business with Father for many years, watched me grow up. Now putting on an elder's posture to lecture.
"Cynthia, Vincent told us everything. You are making too much trouble! Couple fight shouldn't come to the company. Chairman is such a big matter, not for your tantrums!"
Employees watching the fun snickered.
"President's wife probably can't even read reports, right?"
"Not staying home to raise kids, coming to the company for what fun."
"I know this kind of housewife. Just afraid husband runs away with someone, coming out to brush existence."
Other shareholders also smiled and advised me.
"Mrs. Vincent, Chairman position is not a joke. Go home and accompany the child."
"Cynthia, The Group grew bigger under President Vincent's lead. Why cause trouble."
"Company isn't yours alone. What right do you have to make such a decision?"
Vincent smiled confidently, relieving me.
"It's all my fault, made Cynthia angry, causing such trouble. I apologize to everyone for her."
"President Vincent is joking. Since it's your family matter, we won't participate."
"Cynthia, no more jokes like this!"
A group of people laughed and went down the steps, ready to go back in twos and threes.
Vincent bent down and whispered in my ear.
"See? No one will stand by your side."
Many are confidants who followed Father for years, now all side with Vincent.
I looked around, chill in heart growing bit by bit, spoke coldly.
"Joke? I am the largest shareholder of the company. I demand the immediate removal of Vincent from all positions."
Shareholders froze, looking at Vincent in unison.
Vincent wasn't annoyed, "Just right everyone is here. Convenient to hold a Shareholders' Meeting, elect a new Chairman together."
"Assistant Sun, take everyone to the conference room. Notify Director Lee too."
We walked into the conference room. Vincent sat naturally in the main seat, taking out his equity agreement.
He actually has 20% shares!
"Scattered shares were acquired by me long ago. I hold 20%, Cynthia has 35%. Who do you support?"
Uncle Wang, Uncle Zhao and others successively expressed support for Vincent.
Vincent crossed his legs looking down at me, tone arrogant.
"Now 40% stand by my side. You only have 35%. Give up."
I looked at the door, waiting for another shareholder.
Vincent looked away, mouth curling into a sarcastic smile.
Half an hour later, Director Lee arrived late, looked at me.
"Cynthia, you shouldn't be like this."
My eyes reddened instantly.
"Third Uncle, Vincent betrayed me."
Third Uncle pulled me aside to scold.
"Even if Vincent is wrong, you shouldn't bring it to the surface. Men need face. Alright, solve this at home."
"I support Vincent."
Others aside, didn't expect my own Third Uncle would help Vincent.
Voice fell, Vincent stood up thanking everyone.
"Cynthia, 46% support me total. What else do you have to say."
"President Vincent don't forget, there is still a 19% share holder who hasn't expressed stance."