Chapter 715

It was 10 AM on the dot when Ms. Ashbourne’s Rolls–Royce, as steady as a temple, pulled up in front of the K Group headquarters.

A handful of company bigwigs, bouquets in hand, lined up outside to greet her. Before she took over the K Hotel, she was merely considered as Chairman Ashbourne’s “love child“. Having gone through tons of setbacks, she’d carved her own path in Elmsworth, and acquired a name for herself in the cutthroat world of business.

The lobby had been meticulously prepared for her arrival, with an opulent red carpet rolled out and a welcome ceremony of the highest order awaiting her.

No one dared to underestimate Ms. Ashbourne.

Inside the car, Jason, seated shotgun, adjusted his tie and peered through the rearview mirror at Evadne, who was resting with her eyes closed, “Ms. Ashbourne, we’ve arrived.”

Evadne’s pretty eyes fluttered open.

Jason’s eyes lit up with an earnest curiosity, “Ms. Ashbourne, your blush is quite fetching today -rosy with just a hint of pink. Might I ask the brand? I’d like to get one for Nydia.”

Evadne’s cheeks flushed a deeper shade, her mind flashing back to two hours earlier when she lay beneath Thaddeus, flushed and blossoming.

His hands had caressed her waist, lingering with a possessive tenderness.

Could she admit the blush was called “Guilty Conscience“? Cursing the man who still left her weak in the knees, Evadne deftly changed the subject, glancing towards Jason’s impeccably tied necktie, “Nice tie, Jason. Nydia’s gift?”

“Ms. Ashbourne, how did you know?” Jason’s perpetually youthful face turned a shade of pink.

have the eye for it.”

lightly, his eyes brimming with contentment, “This pattern was hand–stitched by Nydia herself. She even embroidered my initials on the back. It’s my most

“I can tell. It’s Nydia’s handiwork. With something so

it to

Nydia with

luck they

lips, “There’s a tough battle ahead, a

serious as he handed

the company directors were present, including a disgruntled Bevis.

the reins should rightfully fall

varied, and with the chairman’s illness, coupled with Cassius‘ resignation, a few

but you’ve seen my influence here. I don’t have any say in this Group. And besides, even if my brother steps down, with Bennett around, it’s hardly my turn. Please, spare me the

a leader? If they did, Chairman Ashbourne would

that, they shouldn’t.”

in with a stern face, followed by the sharp click of Evadne’s high heels that seemed to tread upon the directors‘ very throats, sending a shiver down their spines. Tve been standing at the door for a while, overhearing your lively discussion. I even feel it’d be rude to interrupt.” Evadne remarked with an amused smile as she strode forward, “But we do have a meeting

reviewing if they had

him tense up, not daring to look back.

place at the head of

has been received by all within the K Group. As of its issuance, I am the acting CEO. Besides, today, there are two things.

directors exchanged glances,

himself, “You may be Chairman Ashbourne’s daughter, but surely your experience doesn’t suffice to lead the K Group. Even if you’ve achieved some success at the Elmsworth K Hotel, running a hotel is not the same as managing a conglomerate. You need at least two more years

such a hasty decision!” Others

against Evadne, his smugness deepening as a smirk played on

was

my father’s decision was hasty. Then please, enlighten me with a method that

has served our company for nearly three decades, and either for the

a conservative member, having good terms with Bevis. Surely he wouldn’t be willing to bow down to what he deemed a “wet behind the ears” young lady, so

directly, “Thanks for reminding me; there’s an important matter regarding President Ashbourne I nearly forgot. President Ashbourne, your little foray into junk bonds turned out to be a spectacular flop, didn’t it? And let’s not forget

were like, “?!”

company funds?

five million means merely some numbers, since we’ve laid it out, there’s

to fury as he leapt from

him, “What am I implying? And remember, in public, it’s ‘Ms. Ashbourne‘ to you. We’re not at

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