The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

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.”

of the reporters! Did you consult your father about the will? Did you consult the Board of Directors? The old man’s

and looked Ingrid straight in the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have

Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon

Ingrid’s face

Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise, with

Three days later.

meeting was being held in the Haynes tower.

the two other directors, Mr. Roger

addition to them, Bruce was also seen at the

of the Haynes Group, but he had never been involved in the management of the business.

fact, he bought his shares purely out of

Mr. Everett is

Paul were eager to fawn on Bruce as if he

chair with a sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two

Soon, Joanna arrived.

black suit with a white striped

Together with the maroon lips, she was

complete career

a board meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as she asked them

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

lad, slammed the table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take the Chairman’s seat from

Chapter 5

fuss here. Grandpa was old, and his brain wasn’t

please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client can

Can she even afford a

coldly and called out to her assistant at

moment, eight burly

“All non–essential personnel, please step out