Kallum glanced at the other board members and insolently took off his shoes to put his feet on the table, as if he was in his own house.Snorting in amusement, he then asked, "So? How are you going to confiscate my shares, Ms. Lane? Did you think some verbal threat would intimidate me? Go on, do it—let's see if you can actually carry out your threat."The other board members also quickly joined in, voicing their disapproval. "You're a fringe member of the Lane family, Helen Lane! Mr. Gaetz has always been in charge here—show some respect!""Exactly. A woman like you trying to lord over us? You really give yourself too much credit!""Strutting as soon as you come in and demanding Kallum to give up his seat?! Just stand there and shut up!""You can make us coffee since you have nothing to do anyway… And make it extra milky."As the board members laughed rowdily, Helen's gaze cooled.She had been prepared for over a dozen scenarios before she came and was prepared for the worst.
The other board members quickly agreed with Kallum."Exactly! There's no way we'd cooperate!""We can understand airdropping a new leader on us… but a woman and a member of the Lane family? And someone who hasn't even been to Zamri?""Not only did you refuse to behave on your first day of the job, but you're already flexing your authority… I mean, a new rule in the conference room? Are you kidding me?""You have no competence, no influence, and no connections. What, are you going to bring in new clients for us with your pretty face?""Pfft… Hahaha…"The board members kept insulting Helen, with one sleazebag even mocking her for her youth and beauty."Are you done?" Helen remained impassive as she watched them, still standing proudly by the meeting table when they stopped laughing.Then, she spoke bluntly, "It's the Lane family who decided that I'll take over this investment company. None of you get to be upset with this decision… Also, contributing to this company? You bloods
Kallum narrowed his eyes and grinned savagely. "Hmph. Don't think you can intimidate us! Resign? So be it—let's see how you can run the company by yourself!""Yeah! We're coming with you, Kallum!""Let's see how she'd do without us!""You'd be begging on your knees!"All the board members rose to their feet, led by the senior members.Only the scrawny Owen Briggs remained in his seat.He wanted to stand too, but he was afraid since he noticed Helen's sharp glare.After all, his accounting department was in a precarious position, as they were in charge of all the financial data and ledgers for the company.And since Owen had been cleaning up the other board members' mess endlessly, he was as good as dead if Helen really started asking questions.However, that was not the case for the other board members.After all, they were dead sure that Helen would cave and beg them to stop—if the rest of the board went on strike, the company operations would stall, even go bankrupt.That
Helen opened the folder in front of Mr. Zork, leaving him gaping. "There. Security photos of you in the act."How could Helen have found out?!This was top secret, and Owen was the only one who could have known since Mr. Zork reported his expenses to him!As such, Mr. Zork was leveling a death glare at Owen too, his eyes almost shooting flames."Naturally, the biggest problem our company has is you, Mr. Kallum Gaetz. As acting CFO, you've really set a new bar in corruption."Helen strode behind Kallum and slammed a document on the table in front of him, saying quietly, "Every yearly ledger showed profits… that is, before it gets passed to you for review. Afterward, everything will be in the red, and the Lane family would have to pay up for it… If anything, I must admit that you have balls."Then, clapping Kallum on the shoulder, Helen finished, "Either way, I've reviewed the ledgers over the last few years. If you have any questions, you may ask them now."Kallum's eyes were nar
After all, Helen could have all of the entire board jailed if she willed it.They were all scowling—they certainly had no idea how Helen got her hands on the evidence against them, with every last bit of detail included. All they could do was to blame Owen now.In the first place, they were supposed to assert their authority over Helen as she took on her new position.Instead, she turned the tables and revealed all the dirt she had on them. She was clearly more than just a pretty face—she was a fighter who could throw a punch."Either way, I'm done." Helen shrugged just then. "You can all leave now, and I won't stop anyone here or plead for you to stay like you hope for. Instead, these documents will be publicized, and I will call for a shareholders' meeting where we will decide your respective replacements. You will all pay for your stupidity."Her blunt words finally made them understand, and Mr. King—who had been insulting Helen in every way possible earlier—dropped to his knee
As the board members all realized that Helen may be better than Kallum, they knew that their best option right now was to apologize and surrender their authority in hopes that Helen would keep them around.That was the only way to keep what they had instead of losing everything. It was frustrating, but none of them had the guts to oppose Helen now.All the contempt and dismissive attitude before was now replaced by fear and reverence."Hmph. Since you're all being so earned, I guess I can forgive you."Helen glanced at Frank before looking around at the board members. "I promise not to pursue responsibility for your previous transgressions, but you are still obliged to reimburse the company for the damages you cause. I have taken over this company with the goal to lead it to new heights, and I promise that no one would lose out if you are with me. Everyone would be showered in riches, even… So, can you do that?"The board members were certainly grateful for her extraordinary magna
The dramatic entrance of the goons left everyone stunned.However, it was clear that Kallum had arranged for them to wait near the conference room, then charge inside once he gave the signal and kill everyone.The board members who had just turned against him became pale at the sight, even as they felt pangs of danger.Kallum was laughing loudly in turn, as if everyone there was beneath him. "Don't worry, Helen." He gloated. "You won't die alone—these spineless vermin are coming with you! Keep dreaming big when you're dead, boys! Hahaha!!!"Unexpectedly, Helen did not panic even as she watched the goons charge in.In fact, she was sneering. "Don't you think you're being naive here, Mr. Gaetz? Did you really think I wasn't ready for a fight? Of course I expected this!" On one hand, she was offering the panicky board members assurance so they did not have to change sides again.On the other, she was attempting to intimidate Kallum, but he was not falling for it at all.In fact
At the sight of Frank's insolence, the other goons were all provoked."Let's go together!" they shouted all at once and charged toward Frank as one.Clang!Frank aimed with perfect timing, kicking another charging goon through yet another window.The other goons were naturally not spared either, and Frank remained standing on the table as he stopped all of them from passing him.Over ten of the goons were sent flying in under half a minute, and since they were sent flying out of the window from the twentieth floor, surviving was basically out of the question.Their screams were harrowing enough. Seeing Frank's nonchalance on top of that left the board members who had just sworn fealty to Helen dead silent.However, they were all rejoicing inwardly that they were not being stubborn enough to stick with Kallum against their new board chairman.Otherwise, Helen would have them thrown out the window instead—at that point, compensation would be a little too late.They would certain