A Replacement Bride

John glared at Joaquin sharply, like he was furious, but his son wasn't even fazed. Joaquin knew his father would bring this up. This whole fiasco was only a show to force Joaquin to be the bridge between W Co. and Levisay Group. They thought he would do it to keep his shares.

Before he could say anything, John noted tersely, "I know you don't want to lose your shares, and I don't wish to see that happen either. If you can bring profit to the company, I can let you off the hook. We wish to have a part in one of W Co.'s projects. If you can take it for us, it'll be great for the company's future, and you can keep your shares. That's not all; if you can take the project and form a partnership with us and W Co., I can offer you a position in the company, and you'll be among the top brass. That's a good idea, isn't it?"

Amused, Joaquin wanted to laugh. He hung his head low, and his shoulders bobbed. He looked like he had just heard the best joke in the world.

However, the other shareholders wondered what he was doing, and John frowned. "This is serious. Why are you laughing?"

Soon, Joaquin's smile disappeared, but there was mockery in his eyes. "Something I heard was amusing."

John narrowed his eyes in response. "What is?"

"You. You're a joke," Joaquin said curtly.

and he slammed his hand on the table. "Watch

Joaquin cocked his eyebrow, but he didn't stand down. He was still looking nonchalant. "I know who you are, of course. The famous, prideful, proud president of Levisay Group. I don't understand how naive you can be as an experienced businessman. Do you think the company can take over W Co.'s project as it is? It's laughable. Even if I were to present the project

that, and everyone was confused by

"H-How so?" someone asked.

else can take the project but us? Our partnership is the best deal on the table and will

to be courteous any longer, and he tossed a file over to John. "I bet you have no idea what's happening with your company. Here, check it out. See how your most trusted allies have

He was in a daze for moments, then when he snapped out of it, he turned his attention to the file. A moment of hesitation later, he picked it up,

him in silence, and he smiled. "I see you have no idea about all these things. You call yourself the company's leader and have no idea what your subordinates are doing. That

gnashed his teeth, and he roared, "What do

and hand over the position to someone else. Being a