Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 297

a strong word, Miss Lynwood. We’re trying to elect a new leader to manage the company. We can’t go without a leader, can we?”“It has only been ten days since he fell into a coma, and already you’re electing a new president. So, who do you have in mind?” Elspeth spied the man in the corner sitting up straighter.The woman who was arguing with Elspeth earlier quickly huddled closer to the man, smiling sycophantically. “Why, Mr. Horus, of course. He holds the most shares, and he has been working hard for the company. He’s perfect as the new leader.”The shareholders around him nodded as well.Xavier smiled. “Oh, you flatter me. I’m but a regular man like everyone else. We’re all working for the company. I can’t be the only one to be nominated.” He was lying. The smugness in his eyes was unmistakable.Elspeth shot him a look and sneered. “What a hypocrite.”Xavier’s face fell. What a rude young lady.The female shareholder shot Elspeth an icy look. “I know you don’t like the results, but that’s the truth. We’re calling a vote. As long as the combined number of shares of the people that vote for Mr. Horus exceeds half, he will be our new president.”Elspeth nodded. “I presume none