Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 35: Face Slapping

Thirty minutes later, Naomi returned to Stefan’s office, her steps uncertain, a deep frown carved across her usually composed face.

Ruby noticed immediately. "Naomi? What’s wrong?"

Naomi hesitated for a beat before answering, her voice low and worried. "Mr. Winters... there’s a board meeting happening right now. I overheard in the hallway—it’s being led by your uncle and a few of the board members."

Stefan’s jaw tightened at her words. His fingers stilled against the armrest of his chair, the slow drumming ceasing entirely.

"Richard," he muttered, his voice edged with frustration.

Ruby turned to him, her brows knitted together. "I’m sure it’s because of the conference. How could Richard be doing this at this time," she said, trying not to get upset.

Stefan didn’t answer right away. He didn’t have to as even he was already getting angry at Richard.

Half of the board supported Richard Winters and that was why Richard would always try to discredit him whenever he encountered any difficulty.

They had always been a quiet majority—watching, waiting, never overtly rebellious, but their loyalty to Richard was no secret in the upper floors of Winters Corp after the death of Stefan’s father.

Ruby stepped closer, lowering her voice. "What do we do now?"

Stefan’s expression was unreadable. "Nothing. I wasn’t invited to the meeting, which means they don’t want me there. And I’m not about to barge into something they didn’t intend for me to attend. Or maybe I will, when the time for face slapping comes. Too bad I wouldn’t be able to see their faces."

Just then, the office door slammed open with full force.

Everyone jolted slightly as Mr. Sherlock stormed in, his face flushed with anger and disbelief. "What the hell was that stunt you pulled? A press conference?" he barked, voice echoing through the room. "You’re playing a dangerous game, Stefan."

toward the man, voice low and even. "You and I both know

didn’t respond right away, but

had seen it, hence he had come

hung between them for a moment, thick and tense as Mr

you mean it?" Mr. Sherlock asked, his voice more

"We wouldn’t be at this point if you had shown up to the meeting

had it under control without having me involved. But clearly... they didn’t. I really can’t afford to

stayed quiet, watching Stefan intently as he leaned forward. He already knew Mr Sherlock would come running here if

full responsibility for what happened at the construction site well, except you’re getting the construction company to do it with immediate effect," Stefan said flatly. "You’ll get the construction company to meet the workers’ demands—wages,

No

stared at him, eyes wide. "You’re

Stefan replied. "Not when lives were at

slowly, clearly weighing his options. After a long pause, he

single nod of approval.

up again, smoothing the front of his coat. "I know there’s unrest in the company. The board must be restless

said simply. "Which is why I think it’s best if you come with me to their meeting. Show them the matter has

surprise. "You want me to go

Stefan replied. "Let’s put

gently led him

the boardroom, murmurs echoed in the hallway. Naomi trailed behind them

was at the head of the table, gesturing animatedly as several board members nodded in

and Stefan walked in, Ruby beside him and Mr. Sherlock close

sharp. "This