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.”

father about the will? Did you consult the Board of Directors? The old man’s just been buried, and you’re trying to take over your

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

Joanna ignored Ingrid and

Ingrid’s face turned

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

Three days later.

meeting was being held

the two other directors, Mr. Roger and

at the board meeting, which did not happen a

of the Haynes Group, but he had never been involved

bought his shares purely out of

Everett is

on Bruce as if he was the man who actually controlled

sat on the chair with a sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However,

Soon, Joanna arrived.

wearing a black suit with a white striped shirt

makeup on her delicate face. Together with the maroon

A complete career lady.

a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and

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 much of a big deal to be left

up. “Mom’s right! Who

Chapter 5

for the Haynes Group? You’re just making a fuss here. Grandpa was old, and his

sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client

are you to bluff me? Can

coldly and called out to her assistant at the

a moment, eight burly security men came

non–essential personnel, please step

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