Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 10

About thirty minutes later, Briar came downstairs in relaxed clothes with a black backpack slung over one shoulder. She gave Edgar a quick notland sand “Let’s head to the office.”

Hearing that, Edgar perked up right away. He nodded and hurried out the door with her.

Beatrice glared at Briar’s back

like she wanted to tear Briar apart. “Mom, I can’t stand her.”

patient. Once your dad gets her shares, we’ll deal with her.”

Halle gently patted her arm. “Just b

In the car on the way to Jennings Group, Briar gave no reaction to Edgar’s hesitant expression. She simply leaned back against the seat and closed her

eyes.

Edgar was annoyed but didn’t dare say anything.

Up front, the driver–who’d been with the family for ten years–watched the whole thing through the mirror. He couldn’t help but feel shocked. Briar was acting like the one in charge now.

Briar didn’t move a muscle until they reached the company. Then she opened her eyes, looking sharp and wide awake.

The summer sun was blazing. Briar rolled up her sleeves, revealing her smooth arms, then got out of the car with her backpack.

She followed behind Edgar with her hands in her pockets, calm and confident. Honestly, the sharp coldness in her eyes made her look more like the boss checking in than someone being brought along.

room for the shareholder meeting she had called the day

casually and confidently, they all looked at

people had assumed she’d show up with a lawyer or at least an assistant. But

quietly to themselves, thinking she was either full of herself

other hand, Edgar clearly had the upper hand. He had already promised the shareholders all sorts of benefits, so most

way.

capable leader, he had kept the company running well

had lost some influence in Shoneport, but as long

they didn’t think Briar had what it took to keep the company afloat, let

room perfectly. She knew what they were thinking. People were like that–always

She knew they’d come around

from the head seat without a word. Then she dropped her backpack on the table and sat down like she owned the place. Her voice

inside, but he managed to hold it in and sat down next

to save face, Edgar forced a smile and said, “Briar will be leading today’s meeting. Please cooperate

Chapter 10

something up her sleeve. But no one spoke first.

was no

and went straight to business. “You all know why

One of them said, “Yeah, we’re here to vote on the next

gave a short nod. “Great. Then let’s vote. I’m voting

flashed a few icons, then played some random video clips. Seeing

70% of the room voted for

Briar, but it wasn’t