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.”

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

just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you

Ingrid and followed

Ingrid’s face

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

Three days later.

meeting was being held in

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

to them, Bruce was also seen at the board meeting, which

but he had never been

of fact, he bought his shares purely out

Everett is here as

on Bruce as if

sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting there

Soon, Joanna arrived.

black suit with a

on her delicate face. Together with the maroon lips, she was all businesslike and

complete career lady.

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

We are all more capable at least than you

a bad–tempered lad, slammed the table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take the

Chapter 5

and his brain wasn’t functional

“Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client can sue you for intimidation and

Can she even afford

and called out

burly security men came

step out for the time

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