Chapter 715

It was 10 AM on the dot when Ms. Ashbourne’s Rolls–Royce, as steady as a temple, pulled up in front of the K Group headquarters.

A handful of company bigwigs, bouquets in hand, lined up outside to greet her. Before she took over the K Hotel, she was merely considered as Chairman Ashbourne’s “love child“. Having gone through tons of setbacks, she’d carved her own path in Elmsworth, and acquired a name for herself in the cutthroat world of business.

The lobby had been meticulously prepared for her arrival, with an opulent red carpet rolled out and a welcome ceremony of the highest order awaiting her.

No one dared to underestimate Ms. Ashbourne.

Inside the car, Jason, seated shotgun, adjusted his tie and peered through the rearview mirror at Evadne, who was resting with her eyes closed, “Ms. Ashbourne, we’ve arrived.”

Evadne’s pretty eyes fluttered open.

Jason’s eyes lit up with an earnest curiosity, “Ms. Ashbourne, your blush is quite fetching today -rosy with just a hint of pink. Might I ask the brand? I’d like to get one for Nydia.”

Evadne’s cheeks flushed a deeper shade, her mind flashing back to two hours earlier when she lay beneath Thaddeus, flushed and blossoming.

His hands had caressed her waist, lingering with a possessive tenderness.

Could she admit the blush was called “Guilty Conscience“? Cursing the man who still left her weak in the knees, Evadne deftly changed the subject, glancing towards Jason’s impeccably tied necktie, “Nice tie, Jason. Nydia’s gift?”

“Ms. Ashbourne, how did you know?” Jason’s perpetually youthful face turned a shade of pink.

“You don’t have the eye for it.”

Grinning sheepishly, Jason touched the tie lightly, his eyes brimming with contentment, “This pattern was hand–stitched by Nydia herself. She even embroidered my initials on the back. It’s my most treasured possession – truly one of a kind.”

Evadne nodded, her lips curling into a smile, “I can tell. It’s Nydia’s handiwork. With something so precious, I’m surprised you dare

to wear it to work.”

“Returning to the office, I’m a bundle of nerves. Having something from Nydia with me calms my spirit, and I believe it’ll bring me good fortune.”

“Indeed, one needs all the luck they can get in this game.”

on her lips, “There’s a tough battle ahead, a dragon to be slain.”

gaze grew serious as he

were present, including a disgruntled Bevis. The room was abuzz

the reins should rightfully fall to you,

have been Emeric’s subordinates, but loyalty varied, and with the chairman’s illness, coupled with Cassius‘ resignation, a few directors had

you’ve seen my influence here. I don’t have any say in this Group. And besides, even if my brother steps down, with Bennett around, it’s hardly

the Ashbourne children has the makings of a leader? If they did, Chairman Ashbourne would have groomed

that, they

sharp click of Evadne’s high heels that seemed to tread upon the directors‘ very throats, sending a shiver down their spines. Tve been standing at the door for

directors were taken aback, each mentally reviewing if they

Bevis, making him tense up, not

said nothing, merely taking her place at the head of the table with

is aware, the formal appointment has been received by all within the K Group. As of its issuance, I am the acting CEO. Besides, today, there are two things. One is to elect a new vice–chairman for the

exchanged glances, their expressions thoughtful.

achieved some success at the Elmsworth K Hotel, running a hotel is not the same as managing a conglomerate. You need at least two more years of ground–level experience and our vote to

hasty decision!” Others

saw more members start to hold against Evadne, his smugness deepening

barely containing his anger at Bevis‘ arrogance, was itching to knock some sense into him.

please, enlighten me with a method that isn’t,” Evadne spun casually

nearly three decades, and either for the commitment or the credentials, he’s qualified to

“wet behind the ears” young lady, so he

a

important matter regarding President Ashbourne I nearly forgot. President Ashbourne, your little foray into junk bonds turned out to be a spectacular flop, didn’t it? And let’s not forget about the cool five million of company funds you embezzled. We really ought to settle that

rest were

funds? Didn’t that mean

merely some numbers, since we’ve laid it out, there’s

as he leapt from his seat, “Evadne! What in the world are you

implying? And remember, in public, it’s ‘Ms. Ashbourne‘ to you. We’re not at a

This heiress, she didn’t mince words, did she? No saving

burgundy wine, “Does my brother know about this?!”

acting CEO of the K Group,

who considering you are his only brother, even covered your mess with his personal savings, it led to cerebral infarction and the current instability of our company. The hit our stock took, the medical bills and hospitalization expenses, totaling hundreds of millions, are a direct result of your actions. But I’m not even going to quibble over that. What I am concerned with is the

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