Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Mandy began, "Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard about what happened recently at the Lovelace Group. This is an emergency, so I will keep it brief." Mandy took the center seat at the meeting table, exuding power and fearlessness.

"Effective immediately, I will be taking over from my brother, Joseph and assthe position of Lovelace Group's chairman." The room erupted in an uproar.

"Ms. Lovelace... No, I mean, Mrs. Taylor. You've married into the Taylor family. You can't be making decisions for the Lovelaces now." Someone mocked, "Furthermore, you had a falling out with Mr. Edgar to be with Mr. Winston. Don't think we've forgotten how you cut ties with the Lovelace family.

"For the past 20 years, you never cared about Lovelace Group. Now that it's in trouble, you're the first to step in and claim it. Don't you think trying to get a slice of the pie makes you look bad?" The others joined in criticizing Mandy.

"It has been half a month since Lovelace Group got into trouble. I injected my own money to stabilize the corporation's financial situation. I contacted the project managers to ensure work continued as usual.

funeral. I handled all of this." Mandy's voice was calm but confident as she spoke from her heart. "May I ask all of you seated

either groomed by my father and Joseph or were their partner for many years. From then until now, has any of you stepped forward to do anything for the corporation? I don't think so." They were all old coots who only knew how to yap like dogs! Mandy was close to cussing at them but

who challenged her earlier was still dissatisfied. He protested, "Mr. Joseph and Mr. Aidan's cases happened because of

have announced their findings too. What else could we do? Ultimately, this is still a Lovelace family matter." Mandy narrowed her eyes. Her gaze was cool and calm. She

you agree to havetake up the position as Lovelace Group's chairman." Mandy raised her hand. "I am casting this vote on behalf of my father." Only one other person

enough shares on hand? After Mr. Aidan's passing, his shares

stripped of his possessions and still owns his shares. Even if you wanted to becthe chairman, shouldn't you wait until his case is concluded?" Mandy clenched her fists under the

on hand. Even if she acquired Edgar's shares and Julien's bit, they would still be far from