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 been buried, and you’re trying to take over

and looked Ingrid straight in the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have any questions or complaints, please contact my

Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed

face turned

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

Three days later.

was being

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

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

Group, but he had never been involved in the

fact, he bought his shares purely

strange! Mr. Everett is here

and Mr. Paul were eager to fawn on Bruce as if he was the man who actually

aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting

Soon, Joanna arrived.

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

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

A complete career lady.

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

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

“Mom’s right! Who are you to take the Chairman’s seat from Dad?

Chapter 5

here. Grandpa was old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count. Get out

Haynes, please

to bluff me? Can she even afford

at Derick coldly and called out to her

burly

personnel, please step out

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