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.

as Evadne’s words

to his last card, invoking Emeric’s name in desperate deflection, “I’m

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

voice to me!” Bevis fiercely pointed at Jason’s face,

grace a company’s executive from a renowned family remained. The venomous look was pretty much like one

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

“Who’s disloyal?”

the meeting was leaked by you, wasn’t

and their gazes became complex.

his heart sink; his face turned pale, “On what grounds do you suspect me? What does that have to do with me?!”

here today. Not one more, not one less. They all

as cold as ice, “Whoever leaked the information not only faces a heavy fine for breach of contract but will also be expelled from the board and stripped of

the confidentiality agreement, and not one person including Gabriel had

you were the only director who didn’t sign the agreement Plus, the footage came from our security cameras, which only our own people could access, anyone not from this company can’t

alone! Plenty of people have access to the security room! You’re just trying to pin this on me!”

to your old age, you’re not so familiar with

about a killing

couldn’t help but snicker, the way they gazed at Bevis as if they were looking at an idiot.

and furious, face contorted, body shaking, was on the verge of collapse, “You’re spouting nonsense!”

once this meeting wraps up, hand over the evidence I’ve collected to the police. Let them run a quick trace on the

in panic, beads of sweat

as if he’d been struck by lightning! Admission of guilt couldn’t have been

not lead to a brawl. To think he’d do something

If he can scheme against his own brother, what’s to stop him from double–crossing

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

with

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

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

his arms trembling, eyes

use this board meeting to oppose Evadne’s presidency and, leveraging their collective power, to dethrone her and take the reins himself. He had promised them the moon and the stars, but now, all he had was a one–way

as ice, ruthless as

Ashbourne has

just sit back and enjoy the dividends. As for the company’s affairs, you’re off the hook. For the good of the other directors and to protect our interests, we can’t employ

a dark cloud descend over him, clutching his chest as if he was about

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