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
"Oh!" Cindy exclaimed, smacking herself in the head as she realized with a start. "Sorry, Helen. I was busy on a date with my boyfriend, so I forgot…""Urgh…" Helen was speechless.Gina Zonda had bugged her constantly for a while—that was why Helen gave Cindy a job at all.However, Cindy had somehow managed to hook up with a hunk from the urban development department of Zamri.When he asked her about her job, Cindy said she was working for the Lane family to avoid embarrassment. The hunk mistook that for Lanecorp of Zamri, and not Lane Holdings of Riverton.That was why Cindy asked her Aunt Gina to beg Helen for a job at Lanecorp.Helen was now the head of the Lane family—arranging for a job could not be easier.Helen, however, was left with a migraine over the issue.It was true that it was easy to arrange a job for Cindy, but the problem was that Cindy knew nothing except fooling around.But in the end, Helen caving to Gina's pestering allowed Cindy to work for her as a se
And with those words, Helen did not stop to listen to what Gina had to say and hung up."What?!" Cindy snapped right then, incredulous. "Am I missing something here?! How could you be so petty, Helen?! I was only late and neglected your laptop, and you're throwing a fit?! I'm your cousin, and Will has already personally delivered your laptop! What more do you want?! He's a busy man, and he's already being more than respectful by bringing it back to you!"Cindy's outburst almost ruptured the veins in Helen's temples.Snorting in disappointment, she strode to her office while shaking her head, not inclined to breathe another word to Cindy."Honestly, what's your problem?!" Cindy remained where she was, stamping her feet.Nearby, Frank stood watching idly with a look that said it was none of his business.He was just in charge of security and nothing else, though he could feel Helen's blood pressure skyrocketing, and she was at her limit.As a girlboss, Frank had seen how Helen oft