Chapter 219

Some board members immediately voiced their complaints.

"Mr. Nichols, we have important matters to discuss. Let's not bring in unrelated people."

"Ms. Frazier is associated with McKinney Group. Who knows if she might leak information to them?"

Debra maintained a stoic expression, her eyes scanning the room filled with the so-called old guard of Nichols Group.

She hadn't expected to find herself in the middle of their arguments. If it weren't for Juan holding the reins, these stubborn old directors would probably have run the company into the ground by now.

"Debra is my wife, and her presence here is perfectly reasonable," Juan reasoned.

"Mr. Nichols, she isn't one of us and won't prioritize the company's interests. I suggest you have her leave. Otherwise, we won't be comfortable discussing sensitive matters."

"I've transferred 20% of the company's shares to her. Now, she's part of Nichols Group, holding more shares than any of you. Does that still matter?"

Joe was shocked. "Mr.