Chapter 5

“Please say something, Mrs. Haynes!” the reporters begged for any answer.

With a polite smile on her face, Ingrid replied confidently. “Thanks for your concerns, fellows. Mr. Everett and my daughter’s wedding will be held on time. As for when and where, that’s not for me to expose. And I beg you to leave some space for the young ones. Thank you!”

“What about Raymond’s will then? Is it true that Joanna is going to take over the Haynes Group?”

“Well… um, of course, that’s not true. That’s nothing but a rumor. The Haynes Group is too large to be left in an inexperienced girl’s hands!”

Ingrid knew Joanna very well. Ever since the girl was a kid, she had been a stupid and cowardly pushover.

Hence, Ingrid was sure that she was able to manipulate Joanna, and the latter would give up the control of the Haynes Group…

Meanwhile, Joanna and Jaydon walked out of the cemetery as well.

“Joanna, are you about to take over the Haynes Group?”

“Did Raymond make a will to bequeath the position of head of the family to you?”

“Yes,” Joanna answered calmly and crisply.

This one single word was like a slap on Ingrid’s face.

“So, Ms. Haynes, is it okay to reveal the contents of the will?”

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“About the will, I’ve delegated full power to my lawyer to handle it. There will be a press conference to announce the contents of the will! Thank you. for your concern.”

Ingrid’s mouth twitched in embarrassment as she glared at Joanna with her teeth gritted.

“This little bitch,” she thought. “It’s only been a couple of years, but she’s not that stupid anymore.”

of Directors? The old man’s just been buried, and

following Grandpa’s wishes. If

Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon

Ingrid’s face

couldn’t believe that a few years of time could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise, with Joanna’s

Three days later.

meeting was being

the two other directors, Mr. Roger

also seen at the board meeting, which did not happen

owned 15% of the Haynes Group, but he had never been involved in the

bought his

Mr. Everett

fawn on Bruce as if he was the man who actually controlled the Haynes

in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting

Soon, Joanna arrived.

with a white striped shirt underneath.

makeup on her delicate face. Together with the maroon lips, she was

A complete career lady.

discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as she asked them to leave

We are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes Group is too much of a big deal to be left in your hands. You

stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you

Chapter 5

old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So

Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client can

to bluff me? Can she even

called

a moment, eight burly security

non–essential personnel, please step out

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