Chapter 5

“Please say something, Mrs. Haynes!” the reporters begged for any answer.

With a polite smile on her face, Ingrid replied confidently. “Thanks for your concerns, fellows. Mr. Everett and my daughter’s wedding will be held on time. As for when and where, that’s not for me to expose. And I beg you to leave some space for the young ones. Thank you!”

“What about Raymond’s will then? Is it true that Joanna is going to take over the Haynes Group?”

“Well… um, of course, that’s not true. That’s nothing but a rumor. The Haynes Group is too large to be left in an inexperienced girl’s hands!”

Ingrid knew Joanna very well. Ever since the girl was a kid, she had been a stupid and cowardly pushover.

Hence, Ingrid was sure that she was able to manipulate Joanna, and the latter would give up the control of the Haynes Group…

Meanwhile, Joanna and Jaydon walked out of the cemetery as well.

“Joanna, are you about to take over the Haynes Group?”

“Did Raymond make a will to bequeath the position of head of the family to you?”

“Yes,” Joanna answered calmly and crisply.

This one single word was like a slap on Ingrid’s face.

“So, Ms. Haynes, is it okay to reveal the contents of the will?”

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“About the will, I’ve delegated full power to my lawyer to handle it. There will be a press conference to announce the contents of the will! Thank you. for your concern.”

Ingrid’s mouth twitched in embarrassment as she glared at Joanna with her teeth gritted.

“This little bitch,” she thought. “It’s only been a couple of years, but she’s not that stupid anymore.”

don’t say anything in front of the reporters! Did you consult your father about the will? Did you consult the Board of Directors? The old man’s just been buried, and you’re trying to take over your father’s

Grandpa’s wishes. If you

and followed Jaydon to his

Ingrid’s face turned livid.

so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon

Three days later.

was being held in the

other directors, Mr. Roger and

Bruce was also seen at the

owned 15% of the Haynes Group, but he had never been

of fact, he bought

is

were eager to fawn on Bruce as if he was the

showing little interest in the two men. However, even

Soon, Joanna arrived.

wearing a black suit with a white striped shirt underneath. Her hair was also tied

was light makeup on her delicate face. Together with

complete career lady.

not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced

Joann, is more qualified than you. We are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes

slammed the table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take the

Chapter 5

his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that

and said sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please

Can she

Derick coldly and called out to her assistant at

eight burly security men came in.

“All non–essential personnel, please step

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