The attendees immediately straightened their postures and paid attention to Asher, who started to share stories from his business trips abroad.

When he was done speaking, he instantly shifted the topic to Sonia. “I heard about the problems that surfaced during my absence in the company. Sonia has managed everything well on my behalf. Good job!”

 

On his behalf? She winced at his description but soon broke into a smile. “President Dafoe, please drop the formalities. After all, I am the largest shareholder in this company and as the vice president, I have the responsibility to manage the company. All the blood, sweat and tears are part and parcel of the job.”

Upon hearing that, Asher’s lips twitched as he simmered in anger. This young lady is a tough nut to crack indeed.

He refused to believe that she was oblivious to the subtext of his words—that he was back to reclaim his power to manage the company.

“Oh, is that so? Sonia, you are quite the sensible and mature young lady! Anyway, now that I’m back, you can take a back seat and relax.” Asher stared at Sonia with a fake smile.

 

A smiling Sonia looked straight into his eyes. “That’s fine! I am still young and I have no problem taking on some challenges. President Dafoe, you have nothing to worry about.”

Asher’s expression immediately fell after he heard her courageous reply.

 

At the same time, members of the senior management and other shareholders lowered their heads and held their tongues, for they were surprised at Sonia’s guts to publicly wrestle with Asher Dafoe for power. Should we describe her as courageous or hopelessly naive?

stunned by her bold

chose to stand by her side regardless

all the best!” He punched the air with his two fists to cheer her on. After being stupefied by his actions, Sonia fired back at him, “Oh, shut

and promptly

of the tense situation, his eyes widened in anger at her

I am! As the largest shareholder and the vice president of the company, it would be bad not to have any decision-making powers. That is why I request to share the

that she could not win against Asher. After all, he had been managing the company for years

power to Asher. Therefore, she came to the secret decision that even if she could not safeguard all

bewilderment as he cackled, “Wow, the younger generation nowadays is truly ambitious. Why have I not seen that side

answered calmly, “That’s because I was living under my dad’s protection. Now that he’s no longer around, I have to stand up and carry the weight on my own. If he were alive, he would

replied through gritted teeth, “You are right.” This young lady is really something! She brings up Henry to attack

he did, Asher would be seen as an ingrate and public

the cold, hard truth that Asher did not hold as many shares as Sonia. If the share prices were affected by public opinion, the shareholders would definitely pin the blame on him. He could almost foresee the domino effect—the bunch of them would call for a shareholders’ meeting to reelect the company’s president, which would send his years of management

of it, his chest rose violently, but he restrained his explosive rage and stared at her. “Sonia, you are indeed Henry’s daughter! Sure,

gaze wavered at the abrupt turn in his sentence.

power without putting up a fight. Of course he would set a trap for her

an alternative energy technology. It took me a lot of effort to gain a seat at the meeting for this

you can’t secure a place, you have to surrender your leadership and leave Paradigm Co. as just another shareholder. Of course, if you fail in your mission but insist on taking the leadership from me, please do

at Asher, but Sonia pressed Charles’ hand down and looked at the old fox. “Okay, I

“Sonia—”

expression. “Charles, you should know what Paradigm Co. means to me. Even if this is a trap, I will

She beamed in satisfaction and

with a conniving smile. “Two in the afternoon—that’s the time of the meeting. Sonia, don’t run late like you did

only work with the most capable companies. He knew that Paradigm Co.

Charles answered a call and left the room while Sonia returned to her

when she finally placed aside the proposal that she had reviewed countless times. Then, she drove

hotel in her high heels. The closing doors of an elevator caught her eyes and she hurriedly called out, “Wait for

eyes and placed a hand between the closing elevator

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