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.”

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 position as Chairman?” Ingrid said sarcastically, glaring at Joanna.

looked Ingrid straight in the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have any questions or complaints, please contact

ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon to his

Ingrid’s face

years of time could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise,

Three days later.

being held

the two other directors, Mr. Roger and Mr.

also seen at the board meeting, which

15% of the Haynes Group, but he had never been involved in the management

fact, he bought his shares purely out of goodwill!

strange! Mr. Everett is here as

as if he was the man who

chair with a sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he

Soon, Joanna arrived.

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

her delicate face. Together with the maroon lips, she was

complete career

family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as she

Everyone here, Joann, is more qualified than you. We are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes Group is too much of a big deal to be

furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who

Chapter 5

you done for the Haynes Group? You’re just making a fuss here. Grandpa was old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that

nudged his glasses and said sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client

me? Can she even afford a lawyer?”

merely glanced at Derick coldly and called out to her

a moment, eight burly security men came

please step out for the time being!”