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.”

Board of Directors? The old man’s just

and looked Ingrid straight in the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have any

that, Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon to his

Ingrid’s face

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 intelligence, she wouldn’t dare to treat Ingrid

Three days later.

was being held in

Ryan, and the two other directors, Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul, all attended the board meeting as

seen at

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

a matter of fact, he bought his shares purely

Mr. Everett is

fawn on Bruce as

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

Soon, Joanna arrived.

a black suit with a white striped shirt underneath. Her hair was also

Together with the maroon lips,

A complete career lady.

board meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as she asked them to

trembled with anger. “Whoa, aggressive, aren’t you? I was almost convinced that you’ve already been the Chairman 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 much of a big deal to be

stood up. “Mom’s

Chapter 5

for the Haynes Group? You’re just making a fuss here. Grandpa was old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count. Get out of here, or I’ll kick you

lawyer, Mr. Brycen, nudged his glasses and said sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client can sue

are you to bluff me? Can she even afford a

merely glanced at Derick coldly and called out to her assistant

a moment, eight burly security men

said, “All non–essential personnel, please