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.”

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

Grandpa’s wishes. If you have any questions or

that, Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon to his

Ingrid’s face

couldn’t believe that a few years of time could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise, with Joanna’s intelligence, she wouldn’t dare

Three days later.

held

Ingrid, Derick, Ryan, and the two other directors, Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul, all attended the board

the

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

he bought his shares purely out of goodwill!

Mr. Everett is here as well.”

and Mr. Paul were eager to fawn on Bruce as if he was the man who actually controlled

showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting there

Soon, Joanna arrived.

black rimmed glasses, she was wearing a black suit with a white striped shirt

Together with the maroon lips, she was

complete career

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

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 left in your hands. You think you, an immature

“Mom’s right! Who are you to take the Chairman’s seat from Dad? What

Chapter 5

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

Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client

me? Can

Derick coldly and called out to

burly

please step out for the time being!”

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