Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1050: stronger than ever!

"I am acknowledging Jonathan Pierson as part of the Pierson Family," Zoren announced. He scanned everyone's reactions and added, "Moreover, it is the chairwoman's wish to have him learn about the company and the family."

A wave of silence settled over the meeting room, allowing Zoren's cold statement to linger. Dean quickly slammed his hand on the table, shattering the silence.

"Nonsense!" Dean roared. "If accepting illegitimate children into our family and making them public is something we'd do, then wouldn't that be a problem for our family?"

"I'm afraid I have to agree with Director Dean," some others chimed in sternly. "This board is aware of certain personal issues within the Pierson Family. However, as long as it doesn't affect the company, we can turn a blind eye to them. This, however, is a different matter."

"Imagine other people claiming to be part of the Pierson Family just because they think being acknowledged will give them a free pass to the company," another member added, pounding his fist against the table.

"CEO Pierson, there have been a few other illegitimate children in this family, and

if they think you support this, it wouldn't be good for any of us!"

"The family is one thing, but the company is another. The Pierson Family promised to protect and prioritize the Pierson Corporation above all else!"

"Do you have another way to handle this news?" Another board member scowled. "Ignoring this will only make it worse!"

"And releasing a statement, acknowledging an illegitimate child, and letting him into the company will make it twice as big!"

be publicly acknowledged, fearing it would

Jonathan a knowing look. 'See what I've done here?' his face seemed

the same side.

situation. Putting the news out there wasn't just to start the discussion - it was also to force everyone to decide on their next course of

side, every single person shared one

not, those guys from the First Branch won't have a choice in the end. They're just

him. "I'm sure Dean Pierson will eventually play the game once he stops getting hung up on his current

do you

was sitting. When

their direction with a sharp gaze.

he caught a glimpse of Zoren from the corner of his eye. Shifting his gaze to where Zoren was seated, he

turning his attention to the others before refocusing on the ongoing argument.

was fleeting, but the amusement remained. It was as though he was

on,' Dean thought. 'Normally, he'd let them vent for a few minutes. But this has been going on

running his tongue across his inner cheek. "Fine, just do

halted the debate,

now?" someone

as a Pierson," Dean said, his eyes now

almost laughed, taking