Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 65 Turning The Tables

their hands raised.Combined, those who agreed to replace Yale possessed thirty-five percent of the company shares.“Do you see now? You only have thirty-five percent, which means my family and I are still in charge. None of you have any rights to kick me out.” Yale could not help but gloat over the result.Disappointed, Victor stood up and was ready to leave the conference room.“Wait.” Suddenly, Sophie raised her hand. “I agree that Mr. Tanner should be stripped of his position as CEO of Tanner Group.”The room immediately fell dead silent when everyone heard Sophie.“Sophie, I’m your father!” exclaimed Yale furiously.“I’m sorry, but we’re in the office right now. Personal relationships do not apply here.”“How dare you!”Victor turned back around, utterly impressed by Sophie.“In that case, the first decision of today’s shareholders’ meeting is to dismiss Yale Tanner as the CEO of the Tanner Group,” announced Victor, thrilled that Yale was finally knocked off the pedestal. “Since we need to assign someone new as CEO now, I volunteer.”“This is what it’s all about, isn’t it, Mr. White? You power-hungry b*stard!” cursed Yale with a popped vein.“Not so fast. I’ll be contending for the position as well.”Sophie’s voice resounded throughout the room once again. Even though she did not turn on her microphone, her voice was loud enough to catch everyone’s attention.“What?”“Isn’t she just eighteen years old?”“She is! What makes her think this is a good idea anyway?”“Doesn’t she know who Mr. White is? How dare she oppose the man like that!”“You?” asked Victor after a moment of silence. Although he preferred not to embarrass the young woman, he did not think it was appropriate for her to treat the company like her playground.Sophie nodded in response because she had promised her grandfather that she would ensure their family name stayed in the company name. “That’s right. Me.”Victor snorted. He could not believe that a young woman like Sophie would dare to compete with