Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 297

friend who works at the same hospital Mr. Winthrop is in. He said Mr. Winthrop might not survive the month.”Elspeth smiled. “I know, but what are you trying to do now? Usurp the leader?”A middle-aged man waved his hand. “Usurp is 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 of you own more shares than me?”Xavier smiled. “Of course. With Mr. Winthrop absent, you are the biggest shareholder.”Elspeth smiled, but she felt disgusted. Does he think he has won this? “Then I think I can vote for Callum, can’t I?” She stood up and pushed her hair back. “The number of shares I own coupled with the number of shares he owns should be enough to veto your decision.”Xavier expected that, so he explained, “Miss Lynwood, the vote is counted only if the shareholder is present and voices their decision. As you can see, Mr. Winthrop is…”Elspeth paused for a moment. Sly old fox. I knew this would happen. “So, you’re saying you’re elected president without competition then?”That’s a bit too explicit. Sheepishly, Xavier said, “No. We need to call a vote—”He wanted to say more, but then someone said coldly, “She’s not the only one vetoing your decision.”It was a familiar voice, and Xavier turned around in disbelief. When he was met with Callum’s icy look, he gasped, “Callum?”The shock made him forget everything. He didn’t even address Callum with any formality. None of them