The Woman From Hell

Theo was the boss and president of the company, so his single vote counted for two. Delia already had two votes to win. She had probably contacted the others in private as well. If she had persuaded two or three of them, she would win. No wonder she looked as if her victory was certain.

Cindy and I both took our seats before Theo said, "Let's vote by secret ballot."

After he said that, he signaled Keith with his gaze to hand out the small notes.

"Shareholders, please write down your agreement or disproval on the papers and then palace them on the table. I'll collect them and count them." Keith glanced at me after he said that. His gaze expressed obviously that he wanted to say something to me. I tilted my head, not understanding.

I saw him sigh slightly before clearing his face of any expression.

What was he trying to say?

Picking up my pen, I wrote my answer on the paper and then folded it before putting it to the right of me.

Cindy was sitting opposite me. She had long written her own answer and was winking at me. I knew she must have written her disapproval.

After all, Delia had not yet gotten the marriage certificate with Theo, so there would be constant turmoil surrounding her. If she joined Grant Corporation, it would be detrimental to the company and may affect their reputation for many years.

Grant Corporation's reputation had already declined due to the turmoil surrounding our divorce. If Delia were allowed to be one of the company's shareholders at this time, the consequences would be disastrous.

the slips of paper one by one and stood in front of the whiteboard with

and read out, "Approve." His voice was not loud, but it

on the whiteboard

"Approve."

He drew another line.

both these votes were Theo's, the rest would be the

were wound tight. She looked really worried about

Keith opened the

"Approve."

of this ballot had

a delighted expression on her

under the approved section, his hand that was holding the black pen trembling a little. He probably did not want Delia to join either. The fourth

upward, and he quickly drew a line on the

ballots, it was

votes, so

noticed the hesitance in Keith's hand as he opened the last ballot.