Mason had never understood why Robert had pushed his blood relatives aside for an adoptive son. Later, when Sean had led Lawson Global to greater heights in terms of revenue and reputation, Mason had set aside his prejudice.But when Angeline, who was related to Sean, had suddenly become Jessica's adoptive daughter, Mason felt something was afoot. He took it as Sean wanted to have Lawson Global and the Lawson family fortune to himself.After all, there was only a 15 or 16-year age gap between Angeline and Jessica. If Robert was truly fond of Angeline, he could've adopted her himself. But he'd made Jessica adopt Angeline—it was obvious what was going on!Robert would definitely indicate in his will that half of his assets and shares would go to Jessica. Since Jessica wasn't married and wasn't in the right state of mind to get married, everything she inherited would go to Angeline.No matter how capable Sean was, there was no way Mason could accept his ambition in wanting to claim ev
"Ms. Lawson, you're putting up such a good show!" Angeline couldn't help applauding Helen.Mason slammed his hand on the table. "You'd better not go too far! Is Mr. Lawson Senior in his dotage? Why would he take an outsider who isn't related to us by blood instead of his own family? What right does an outsider have to take the position of executive vice president?"Angeline looked at Mason when she heard his remark about Robert, her gaze sharp. "I'm sorry, but I'm fully qualified to be the executive vice president of Lawson Group. In the past, we didn't announce this as there was no reason to, but I can't abide anyone doubting Mr. Lawson Senior. Mr. Lawson Senior asked me to be the executive vice president of Lawson Global because I founded Vitality Biotech Group and expanded it to its current scale within four years." The moment Angeline spoke, everyone in the conference room fell silent.Helen's pupils constricted. She clenched her fists as her heart beat rapidly."If it weren'
Sean glanced at his watch. Smiling, he said, "Mr. Reilly of Vitality Biotech Group will be coming to Lawson Global this afternoon. When he arrives, we'll know what the truth is.""Mr. Webb?" The board member sitting beside Daniel asked him in a low voice, "Is Ms. Lawson truly the founder of Vitality Biotech Group?"Daniel nodded."Wow! No wonder Mr. Lawson Senior wanted Ms. Lawson to take the position of executive vice president! He's counting on Vitality Biotech Group, isn't he?" another board member chimed in. He could barely suppress his delight. "Ms. Lawson is part of the Lawson family! This company belongs to her… if that's the case, Vitality Biotech Group must take us into consideration, too! This collaboration is pretty much in the bag!""What's going on?" asked the board member sitting beside Helen. "Aren't you very close with Danny? Is Ms. Lawson the founder of Vitality Biotech Group or not?"Even the board member sitting opposite Helen asked, "Is the collaboration betwee
Angeline had refuted Helen with just one sentence, and the latter's expression darkened slightly. "But Mr. Reilly from Vitality Biotech Group is coming this afternoon. I'm the one who has been in contact with him from the beginning, so how should I introduce myself when I meet him today? Do I introduce myself as a member of Lawson Global's board of directors?""Ms. Helen Lawson, what position did you tell him you were in when you discussed the collaboration with Vitality Biotech Group? That's the one you should be introducing yourself as when you meet Mr. Reilly," Angeline asked.Then Angeline smiled and said, "Or… perhaps you don't even know Mr. Reilly at all. You've only been saying that you're close to him to persuade the other board members to take your side."Helen had been trying to get herself a position so that she could contact Vitality Biotech Group in advance later and cover up for herself. However, Angeline's words foiled her plans at once."It's almost time." Sean didn
"I think that there's a problem with this Cloudview project that the investment department approved." Angeline took the cutlery and looked at Sean with her clear, bright eyes. "The marketing department approved the company's finance report. I've looked at the name list for the management, as well as the research team. It is a good team, but some of the contracts of the research team members are about to expire, and they haven't extended their contracts with Cloudview. Shall we push for the investment only after the confirmation of the team members' contracts? From page 34 to 66, I've highlighted the dates when the research team members' contracts are due to expire…" Angeline said.Angeline felt that the research team and management of this company had the most value for investment."Okay, let me have a look." Sean spread the contract open on the coffee table. He unbuttoned his suit jacket as he read it, then took off the jacket and tossed it aside on the couch. He arranged his slee
Sean was planning to do everything he could for Angeline before he left."I've familiarized myself with the information about the company leaders, as well as the members of the government. There shouldn't be much of a problem, but having this information isn't as good as meeting the actual person. Most of the time, it'll be better to meet them in person so that I can see how different they are from the information we have." Angeline thought of Winston. Daniel's son was very different from the information Angeline had read about him.Angeline looked as if she was completely focused on her work, but she was distracted as she ate. Sean gave her the last prawn, took off the gloves, and wiped his fingers clean with a wet wipe. He pulled Angeline's chin toward him so that she was looking at him. "Concentrate on eating."Their eyes met, and the tips of Angeline's ears turned red as she answered, "Okay…""When Danny comes this afternoon, don't do anything to Helen. Let Mr. Lawson Senior
The other board members' confidants and the company's management executives looked at Angeline in a new light.Taylor was Robert's confidant and had worked with him for decades. Now he was following Angeline and acting according to her instructions. It showed how much Robert trusted Angeline.The board members wondered if Sean would still be the future successor of Lawson Global.They also wondered if Robert had planned to let Sean and Angeline compete with each other so that he could choose a successor from the two. Before they figured things out, the elevator door opened.Helen, who was still holding her coffee, stood inside the elevator with Danny. The executives and the board members' confidants immediately assumed that Helen must be very close to Danny. They felt that they would have to rely on Helen for the exclusive collaboration with Lawson Global. When they thought of how Helen was doubtful of Angeline's identity as the founder of Vitality Biotech Group, they immedia
"I'm sorry. Any unrelated personnel aren't allowed in the conference room," Jamie said calmly as he pushed the glasses on his nose."It's alright!" Helen maintained a smile and stopped her assistant, who was about to speak up on her behalf. "Since Mr. Reilly is here, let's not make a fuss. As long as Lawson Global can collaborate with Vitality Biotech Group, I'm fine with anything! After all, I have 10% of the shares in Lawson Global. If the company makes money, so do I! I'm not a narrow-minded person!"The moment Helen heard Danny calling Angeline his boss, she knew that Angeline was the founder of Vitality Biotech Group for sure. No matter what, as long as the board of directors and executives of Lawson Global thought Helen was the one who had paved the way for the exclusive collaborative agreement between Lawson Global and Vitality Biotech Group, it would be enough. The more Angeline tried to oppress her, the more people would think that Helen was the one being bullied. "Ms. L