Chapter 721

“I can’t figure it out either,” Andy said. “So we can only bear with it a little longer.”

Mark was at a loss for words. Upon hearing that, he wore a troubled expression as well.

They were initially the most capable people working for Bruce.

In terms of power and influence in the company, they were second only to Bruce in the past.

Now that Liam had taken over as the chairman, they were unwilling to switch allegiance to him. As a result, their status plummeted, and they could no longer stand tall with the same authority and influence they once had.

At Everett Group the next day, Liam smugly walked into the conference room in a smooth suit that was free of wrinkles. He was wearing a dark red tie.

“Hello, everybody,” Liam greeted.

All shareholders of various stakes in the company had long waited in the conference room. “Hi, Mr. Miller,” they greeted in

return.

Liam’s lips curved with an uncontrollable smile as he took a seat in the position where Bruce used to sit.

“Let’s start the meeting,” Liam said.

All the shareholders had solemn expressions as they looked at Liam respectfully.

“I believe everyone read the news the past few days, right?” Liam said.

Mr. Young smiled obsequiously and flattered. He said, “How could I not read such an important piece of news?

“Mr. Miller, you are Mr. Everett’s guardian from now on, so naturally, you will also be the leader of Everett Group,

“Congratulations, Mr. Miller.

“With you leading us from now on, we will definitely be able to reach greater heights.”

Upon hearing that, Liam felt extremely pleased, but his face was still tense.

Liam said, “I hereby announce officially that I will take over the position of chairman of Everett Group.

“I hope everyone can work together from now on to promote the development of Everett Group’s business.”

Everyone cheered and applauded upon hearing that.

A few shareholders who did not get along with Liam had no choice but to lower their heads and clap along with everyone else.

“Since I’ve taken over Everett Group, I definitely have to make a notable impact,” Liam said. “Many of the company’s previous deficiencies and shortcomings have to be corrected.”

“Mr. Miller, we believe that you will definitely be able to take the company to new heights…”

After Liam officially announced his succession as the chairman of the company, a staff meeting was quickly convened.

promised to increase the salaries of lower-level employees,

and more.

either accepted exclusive interviews from the media or conducted inspections at various subsidiary companies. The rich circle

like a king who had ascended the throne, enjoying everyone’s admiration and flattery. He was greatly satisfied as his ego was massaged.

Unfortunately…

for two weeks. All kinds of negative effects

which were owned by Everett Group, plummeted rapidly. It was almost like a

exchanges, there was no lower limit to how much share prices listed in foreign stock exchanges could fall. On the other hand, there was a limit on daily price decline for shares listed in local stock exchanges. They would hit the limit after dropping ten percentage

different. It was not uncommon to see a stock dropping by twenty percentage

of them cried for help in

in

Hartfield Enterprise’s shares have been falling continuously,” Mr. Nelson spoke up first. “Could it be on the verge

of a collapse?”

there’s also the Green Bay project. Mr. Hall said the capital

too. Its share price

continues, how are we supposed to

shareholders had gloomy expressions. Two small shareholders had been so worried that they had not slept for three days.

such a small amount of assets. How could they withstand

smile could no longer be seen

in the limelight for a week since he took office,

of points. If it continues

again to boost the stock price.” Liam had been worried for a few days. He could only come up with this solution.

was equivalent to selling goods at a loss to improve

choice but to buy one’s own products at

poison to quench one’s thirst. It would only

shareholders exchanged glances, feeling even

intended to raise the stock price by

1

the same as it used to be in the past. While they showed great respect to Liam on the surface, everyone knew deep down that his abilities were far inferior to Bruce’s.

everyone was reluctant to spend money and would rather keep their wallets closed. Who would dare to invest money

not that we’re unwilling to inject capital, but we’re just businesspeople with limited financial resources. We really can’t afford to lose money.”

like you, Mr. Miller. You’ve got lots of wealth. You are not

apprehensive, Liam became even more frustrated and impatient. “Since all of you refuse to inject capital, I’ll do

Miller is so magnanimous. Let’s hope he can restore

afterward, Liam injected 600 million dollars as capital in an attempt to boost the stock price of Hartfield Enterprise. Unfortunately, though 600 million dollars sounded like a lot of money, it was just

rose slightly by 16 cents.

choice but to add another 1

was still useless.

was as if the stock price was sliding down

were wailing. “It’s not working! It’s not working! The stock market is

not take it anymore. They even

with just hundreds of millions of dollars. Hartfield

dollars, but now the value was less

dollars that Liam injected was gone.

the share price. There was still a

Mr. Young said. “I can’t take it anymore. I want to sell off my shares and stocks.” Mr. Young was

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