Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Her Hidden Crowns Ch 178

Chapter 178

Soon enough. Hall Corporation's shareholders began trickling in. Their postures were upright in their sharp suits, their faces carrying smiles.

Ever since Antin look over the company, every meeting had brought good news. The atmosphere in the room was light, almost expectant. One by one, they took their seats. Only then did Randall and Waher step inside.

Randall, clad in a deep gray suit, carried himself with authority. His sharp are swept the room, but when he saw no sign of Austin, his brows instantly knitted together. With a displeased expression, he tossed the folder in his hand onto the conference table

The load thud instantly drew the attention of every shareholder. As Austin's uncle and one of the major shareholders, Randall commanded respect.

After checking his watch, Randall let out a scott Irritation laced his tone as he asked, "It's already this late, and he's still not here?!

To him. Austin was becoming increasingly undisciplined.

Walter pulled out a chair beside him and sat down, letting out cold chuckle. "Our dear Mr. Austin certainly knows how to make an entrance, keeping us all waiting "

A flicker of disdam flashed in his eyes. He was eager to see just how long Austin planned to keep this act up. This time, he had come fully prepared.

Across the table, Pierre sat with his hands resting on the table. In an even tone, he began, "If I'm not mistaken, it's currently 8:58 am. There are still two minutes until the

blue suit gave him an air of retinement, but the pressure

cold pare locked on Pietre as he gritted his teeth. "You're always so

here hall never seen eye to eye. Pierre's loyalty to Austin made

despised water, who strutted around the company and

didn't bother mining words. "Not as good as

room thickened instantly. Sensing it, a few shareholders

the atmosphere. We're all on the same

step

Pierre. His voice carried a

this meeting wouldn't and pracefully Everyone in the room was

stop in Instead, they lowered their heads, feigning

remained unfazed just as he was about

stepped inside the room with Gabriel following closely behind. Without a word,

folder in front of him. His voice was heavy with accusation. "Austin, I expect a reasonable explanation for this bullion-dollar loss. If you can't pre me one, I won't hesitate

The

the room tightened

was eager to see how Austic planned

folder, and flipped it open. Silence settled over

his lips as he remarked coolly, "You want me to step