Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 83

“We were able to stop any reports as of now, but Mr. Beaumont said anything could happen in the next 24 hours,” Miss Amores said as she handed Sofia her report. Sofia already expected that the media would soon find out what happened. However, she was still thankful for Alexander’s help.

She nodded in response before walking towards the boardroom where the shareholders were going to have their meeting to decide the future of the company now that Eulanda was no longer capable of being the chairman.

“Sofia…”

Sofia stopped walking when she heard a woman’s voice behind her. “Miss Paine…” Sofia said.

“How is she?” Miss Paine did not beat around the bush. Right now, all major shareholders are aware of the accident.

“The doctors are currently observing her…” Sofia said. “We are hopeful.” However, she was made aware just this morning when she woke up that even if Eulanda woke up, it would be impossible for her to become the woman she once was.

This was because of her age. She’s already in her seventies, and she was lucky to have even survived the accident!

“I hope that everything will go well…” Miss Paine said; her face was devoid of any makeup. It was also obvious that she decided to dress in a simple manner, opposite to what she used to dress in the past. “Your grandmother and I… are friends.”

“I know,” Sofia nodded. “Shall we go inside?”

“Of course.”

The two women then walked inside the boardroom, and just as expected, the others were already there, waiting for them.

“Sofia…” Lawrence said concern etched across his face. “How are you holding up?” he asked as he approached her.

“I am fine… thank you,” Sofia found her seat. She could feel everyone’s gaze on her but chose to ignore the pressure that came along with it. “Is everyone here?”

“Yes…” Mr. Lee said. Just like Miss Paine, the others seemed to have somber expressions on their faces.

“Then let me start the meeting…” Lawrence got up. “Yesterday… our Chairman Eulanda Lockhart was involved in an accident. She’s currently in the hospital. I am certain that most of you are aware of her current state?”

As always, Lawrence looked and sounded professional. He was calm and collected, not an iota of excitement could be seen in his eyes. This man was good-too good!

murmurs rippling through the room as Lawrence finished his statement. Mr. Lee cleared his throat, his voice

raspy.

due respect, the board needs to know the full extent of Mrs. Lockhart’s condition. How long is she expected to be out?

her grandmother might not be waking

formed a thin line. “The doctors are still evaluating. However, they’ve made

company needs stability. We need someone to step in and lead us through this uncertain time,” Miss Paine said.

the day-to-day operations until Mrs. Lockhart recovers, or…” Mr. Anderson trailed off,

very enthusiastic to change her grandmother, right? These people knew Eulanda and Eunice for decades

back on

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Isn’t this comical?

After all, this is a

I believe

the sole purpose of ensuring the company’s continued success, I am

calm. This was already within her expectations. Today, she did not come here to create more chaos. She came here

shareholders voiced their agreement. Miss Paine, Mr. Lee, and even Mr. Anderson, all nodded in approval. Sofia felt a cold wave of anger wash over her. To be honest, she expected one of them to voice out their concerns. But then again, Lawrence was indeed

man must have been waiting for this to happen for such a long time. He played everyone so

ask? It was because of Lawrence’s exemplary performance. He played the role of a good

at his job, and as much as Sofia hated this man, numbers don’t lie. Sadly, the people inside these rooms only cared

the importance of crafting a carefully worded public statement about Eulanda’s accident. A collective nod of agreement followed.

and impressive track record would be

into the specific content of the public statement. Hours flew by as they

however, felt a different kind of weight. While she acknowledged Lawrence’s capabilities, the power shift left a bitter taste in her

room. The others already started leaving, and she found no reason to stay in this place.

at Lawrence. “Is there something that you

but… I would like to let you know that I am here… in case you need someone to talk to.” Lawrence said, making sure that the

in mind.” At the end of the day, her image matters. Currently, she is not just Sofia

facade also fell. The kindness in his face vanished. “Aren’t you going to congratulate me?” he

Isn’t this just an Interim CEO?