Chapter 716

The room fell silent and people were all shocked. Ms. Ashbourne’s commanding presence sent shivers down everyors was as if Chairman Ashbourne had returned spine it

Bevis fidgeted nervously under the table, but then, with a face as red as a beetroot, he shot to his feet and challenged Evadne. “Evadne! Just because your dad was the chairman and you’re the CEO doesn’t give you the right to fire me! You think this boardroom is your personal playground? You’re way out of line! You can’t dismiss me without a board vote!”

It was clear cs day, he was retaliating against Evadne’s previous jab about the company being his personal piggy bank. Old Bevis sure was petty!

With a scoff, Evadne retorted, “Well, you’re absolutely right. And that’s exactly why we’re having this meeting about you, isn’t it?” Gabriel and Bevis had shared interests; the former had stakes in those two restaurants; he couldn’t afford to let his ally fall. So he spoke up in defense, “Ms. Ashbourne.”

“It’s President Ashbourne,” Jason fixed his sharp gaze on Gabriel.

Gabriel, taken aback, corrected himself with a softer voice, “President Ashbourne, Director Ashbourne has made significant contributions to the company over the years. We’ve all seen it. And he’s your uncle, your father’s own brother, a legitimate member of the Ashbourne family. This issue isn’t that serious, and since Chairman Ashbourne settled the account, it indicates he didn’t want to pursue it. Besides, leaking this out could tarnish not just the company’s reputation but also that of the Ashbourne family!”

Evadne smirked dismissively at his words, “Not that serious? Then, Gabriel, perhaps you’d like to pay the five million on his behalf.”

Gabriel’s face turned ashen.

“The only reason I’m merely removing him from his position is exactly because he’s my father’s brother. If I didn’t, the person talking to him right now would be the police.”

The smile on Evadne’s rosy lips faded, “As for the reputation of the Ashbourne family, that’s none of your concern. By acting on behalf of my father and the company to clean house, anyone with a conscience and eyes to see will know I’m doing the right thing. They’ll see that the leadership of the K Group is upright and not afraid to act against its own when necessary. If everyone here wishes for the company to progress in a positive direction, then a bad apple must be removed.”

The room was dead silent.

from black to green as Evadne’s words implied he was both corrupt and blind.

Emeric’s name in desperate deflection, “I’m calling my brother! I

was not loud, it carried an undeniable authority, “Director Ashbourne, this is the boardroom! Your antics are out of line! Moreover, in Chairman Ashbourne’s absence due to illness, President Ashbourne has the special privilege to preside over meetings and make crucial corporate decisions. Everything is done

secretary; how dare you raise your voice to me!”

from a renowned family remained. The venomous look was pretty much like one from a

a disloyal and deceitful schemer, have no place before my father, lest you taint his sight,” Evadne turned her chair away the table,

“Who’s disloyal?”

my father’s episode during the meeting was leaked by you, wasn’t

board members gasped, and their gazes

do you suspect me? What does that

today. Not one more, not one less. They

contract but will also be expelled from the board and stripped of all positions within the K Group. We all know this, and

his heart pounding in his chest. They a knew about the confidentiality agreement, and not one person including

the footage came from our security cameras, which only our own people could access, anyone not from this company

in this building alone! Plenty of people have access to the security room! You’re

half–smile, shaking her head, “Actually, if you had uploaded the video from a public network, like a train station, airport, or café, it wouldn’t have been so easy to trace it back to you. But, perhaps due to your old age, you’re not so familiar with these modern methods. You used your own computer and home network, thinking an anonymous account was enough. You should have asked your daughter for advice. Such stubbornness and arrogance are indeed characteristic

a

couldn’t help but snicker, the way they gazed at Bevis

was on the verge of collapse, “You’re spouting nonsense!”

I’ve collected to the police. Let them run a quick trace on the video upload

no!” Bevis blurted out in panic, beads of sweat dotting his

been struck by lightning! Admission of

not lead to a brawl. To think he’d do something so treacherously cutthroat to his own flesh

our distance from Bevis in the future. If he can scheme against his own brother, what’s to stop him

restless wind. At the very least, Bevis‘ reputation in the K Group had sunk lower than a

with the

crowd with an air of nonchalant authority, “All in favor of stripping Bevis of his roles as president and managing director,

her delicate hand. Next second, every hand shot up as if on cue, Gabriel’s rising the

his arms trembling, eyes locked on Evadne’s with a mix

and take the reins himself. He had promised

as ice,

effective immediately, Mr. Bevis Ashbourne

for the company’s affairs, you’re off the hook. For the good of the

him, clutching his chest as if he was about to cough

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