The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife

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 you’re trying to take over

the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have

and followed Jaydon

face

could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise, with Joanna’s intelligence, she wouldn’t dare

Three days later.

board meeting was being held in the Haynes

and the two other directors, Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul, all attended the

addition to them, Bruce was also seen at

Haynes Group, but he had never been involved in

matter of fact, he bought his shares purely out of

Mr. Everett

to fawn on Bruce as if he was the man who actually

sat on the chair with a sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting there

Soon, Joanna arrived.

suit with a white striped

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

A complete career lady.

meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers

since you’re acting like one. Everyone here, Joann, is more qualified than you. We are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes Group is too

bad–tempered lad, slammed the table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take the

Chapter 5

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

glasses and said sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise,

you to bluff me? Can she even

glanced at Derick coldly and called

moment, eight burly security men came

“All non–essential personnel, please step out