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.”

consult the Board of Directors? The old

following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have any questions

Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed

Ingrid’s face turned

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

Three days later.

being held in the

the two other directors, Mr. Roger and

to them, Bruce was also seen at the board meeting, which did not happen

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

of fact, he bought his

strange! Mr. Everett is

as if he was the man who actually

the two men. However, even though he was just sitting there silently, the others were still afraid

Soon, Joanna arrived.

suit with a white striped

Together with the maroon lips, she was all businesslike

A complete career lady.

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

are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The

table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take the Chairman’s seat

Chapter 5

and his brain wasn’t functional anymore.

“Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client can sue you for intimidation

you to bluff me? Can

and called out to her

eight burly security men came

“All non–essential personnel, please

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