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
"I suggest we be rid of him right away, to serve as a warning to the others!""No, we have to make him return every last dime he stole from the company over the years!""Yes! We will do that, and then get rid of him!"Kallum was certainly furious to hear that the board members who were so loyal to him before were now ready to lynch him.However, he was afraid to say a thing, even as he subtly glanced at Frank while wondering if he could take Helen hostage before Frank realized it.On the other hand, Helen was hiding a giggle as she listened to the board members' shouts of indignation even as they scapegoated Kallum.Turning to Kallum, she narrowed her eyes and asked, "So, Mr. Gaetz. Do you yield or not?"Kallum turned away—how could she still ask something so pointless at this stage?!But he was already set on this path, and he shall see through it!"No, I refuse!" he snapped coolly. "You may be able to fool these idiots, but not me! You're just coercing them to cooperate, or
Kallum said coolly, "There are three tasks that Lanecorp needs to see urgently. Fulfill them, then I will pay every dime I've taken and turn myself in to the police." Then, giving Helen a sideways glare of disdain, he said, "How about that? Are you brave enough?""Why should I play along?" Helen shot him an incredulous glare in turn. "I'll deliver you to the authorities right away. Think you still have the right to negotiate?" "Hahaha!" Kallum laughed, surprisingly unfettered. "You're too naive, Ms. Lane! Like I said, I have a way out—all the money I took has been donated to a charity organization, which I own myself. However, the headquarters is abroad. Sure, I'd be killed if you took me to the cops, but you're not getting anything back!"Helen was left staring at Kallum's smug face, scowling.She did not expect such a move from the sly old fox, and she really had to be careful with what he plans now.Kallum shrugged in turn. "Don't worry—it's just three tasks, and it's for t