The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 499 The So-called Authority

"Authority isn't just about words, Mrs. Smith. Even though you're the CEO's mom, your shares were redistributed ages ago. We want to trust you, but we can't follow your lead anymore. You know you don't have that authority now, right?" another shareholder chimed in.

Since the daughter of the mineral water company's boss had spoken up, they felt more confident.

This world was all about survival of the fittest, and the strong rule.

"Mrs. Smith, it's nothing personal. We're just looking out for the company's best interests."

"You can see for yourself that Ms. Veda Smith can't handle the company's current issues. We need Mr. Michael Smith back ASAP, or the company's future is at risk. We don't want to see Smith Corporation go under!"

Hearing this, Veda clenched her fists. 'Why is everyone suddenly talking about Smith Corporation going under?'

The arrogance she usually showed in front of her family was nowhere to be seen in front of the shareholders.

Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed from the doorway.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the foundation of Smith Corporation isn't so easily shaken."

Everyone turned to see Emily, with her pregnant belly, walking steadily into the conference room. Her expression was calm, her gaze sharp.

Two people followed behind her-Patrick and Candice.

Many recognized the heirs of the Wright family and the Gonzalez family, so they all straightened up and became serious.

Veda and Scarlett looked even more bewildered.

know Patrick and Candice. She thought they were just ordinary people Emily had brought to help, and in her anger, she yelled

out! What

It was Scarlett again.

angry face, her thoughts flashed back to

treated Scarlett as her own mother. During that time, Isabella was seriously ill, so Emily poured all her love as a daughter into

tolerance and concessions would only lead to Scarlett's

here today to explain what happened with Michael

that, Emily slowly walked to the center of the conference

gentlemen, let me introduce

you out of your mind? You're an outsider, and you think you can boss us around on Smith

Emily. He was there to

for Michael, and how Michael had drunk so much for Emily

much they had each sacrificed for the other, so he was determined to

knew none

strange man step forward to help, she thought he was just another lover Emily had

How much did Emily pay you? Was it her body or money?" Scarlett's words were so sharp and cutting that they left no room for defense. "Mrs. Smith, how can you say that? I'm Michael's friend!" Patrick was indignant. Even though she was Michael's mother,

friend?" Scarlett continued her tirade, not backing down. "With all of Emily's tricks, even Michael's friends have

stop Scarlett, Scarlett shook

hope you remember that. Smith Corporation has nothing to do with you. Stop trying to take advantage of the Smith

advantage of

couldn't help but laugh coldly. Her expression was calm, almost indifferent,

plummeting. What advantage could I possibly take? Mrs. Smith, calling you that is proof

situation. This has nothing to do with Michael. We've already brought the real culprit to justice and informed