Chapter 657


    Chapter 657 Go Home And Nurse Your Baby


    Suzanna returned to the secretary''s office and saw everyone focusing on their work.


    She pped the table loudly, drawing the attention of the other secretaries before saying


    exaggeratedly, “Hey, I''ve got some juicy gossip for you all. I just saw the acting CEO reprimanding Ms.


    Summers. She even said that Ms. Summers'' bidding proposal was imperfect. How ridiculous! Everyone


    in ourpany is impressed by Ms. Summers'' work capabilities, yet a newbie like her dared to order


    Ms. Summers around. My goodness, she''s putting on such a show!”


    Upon hearing Suzanna, the other two secretaries couldn''t help but cover their mouths and giggle


    secretly.


    Only Tina continued to face herputer and work diligently.


    One of the secretaries, Avril, yawned and casually took out her powder puff, touching up her makeup.


    She then interjected, “Does she really think that she''s the CEO just because she''s in that seat? Is that


    a position she can obtain so easily?”


    “Who knows? I do see her signing quite a number of documents and contracts, and she seems to be


    seriously reviewing the bids. However, I think she''s just putting on an act.”


    The other secretary who was named Bianca adjusted her sses and spected, “Since Mr. Moore is


    such an iconic figure, his wife must be a woman of substance. Who in a wealthy family would marry a


    brainless woman? Besides, I''ve noticed that she has a talent for architectural design. So, she must be


    quitepetent in business as well. I think she might be a capable woman.” ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Suzanna rolled her eyes at Bianca. “Oh,e on! With that fussy demeanor of hers, you think she''s


    capable? You guys have no idea. There were times when I went to the CEO''s office and saw her sitting


    on Mr. Moore''sp, showing her skin and seducing him while he was working. Mr. Moore is a reserved


    man. How could he have fallen for such a vulgar and scheming woman?”


    Then, Suzanna sneakily looked around to make sure no one wasing in. Lowering her voice, she


    went on, “I heard that Mr. Moore left ny percent of his wealth to that woman. Normally, he should


    have left most of his wealth to his mother or children, right? What do you think? Could that woman


    have secretly changed his will?”


    “Oh my gosh!” Avril''s mouth fell open. “That is too shocking. If she really did change Mr. Moore''s will,


    then she''s incredibly cunning. I can''t believe this!”


    On the other hand, Bianca seemed a bit skeptical. “I don''t think she could have done that. Is it that


    easy to change a will? Besides, she''s carrying Mr. Moore''s child, and she''s about to give birth at any


    moment now.”


    Suzanna continued to gossip, “We never know. Maybe Mr. Moore''s death is even rted to her!”


    Tina, who had been silent all along, suddenly rapped her pen heavily on the desk. With a scowl, she


    reminded the other secretaries, “We''re at work right now. Do you guys have that much free time? I''m


    sure you all know the consequences if the acting CEO finds out you''re talking about her behind her


    back. It seems like she assigned you guys too little work.”


    Tina often interacted with Avery. In her opinion, Avery was gentle, polite, understanding, and incredibly


    easy to get along with.


    She was nothing like the scheming woman they described her to be.


    As Tina couldn''t stand the way thedies were criticizing Avery, she spoke up.


    Not daring to talk back, Avril and Bianca lowered their heads. In an instant, the office regained its


    tranquility.


    Although they were all secretaries of the same rank, Tina stood out due to her versatile skills and


    superior capabilities. As a result, she was more favored by the CEO, and her words carried significant


    weight.


    Only Suzanna nced at Tina disdainfully. What a brown-noser. Does she think she can get a


    promotion by fawning over Avery? She can dream on! I''d be grateful if thepany doesn''t go under


    due to that woman''s meddling.


    Meanwhile, Wisteria stepped out of the CEO''s office, her face clouded with gloom. I can''t believe Avery


    thinks my bidding proposal is imperfect.


    No one had ever dared to criticize Wisteria like that, not even Cayden, who would only offer her


    suggestions.


    Haha! She even boasted that she''ll secure thend in Chimera Lake. I''ll watch and see how she''ll go


    against that ferocious Xenos Group. She''s going to be so humiliated!


    At ten o''clock, Trident Group''s shareholders'' meeting officiallymenced.


    Xavier had already announced Cayden''s will to the board of directors in advance; the news of Avery


    taking over as the acting CEO was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue that caught certain veterans


    seeking to take power off guard.


    Today was Avery''s first day in office as the acting CEO, and all the shareholders hade. Everyone


    had been waiting in the conference room since early morning.


    The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn and heavy as the shareholders engaged in a


    flurry of discussions, whispering to each other.


    Avery intentionally arrived a few minuteste. By the time she walked in, all members of the board of


    directors were present.


    At the sight of the heavily-pregnant Avery walking in and taking the seat at the head of the table, many


    people showed expressions of disdain.


    Jasper was the first to snort coldly, remarking in a sarcastic tone, “Mrs. Moore, everyone has been


    waiting for you. Don''t you have any sense of time? How will you be able to lead Trident Group if you''re


    like this? Maybe you should go home and nurse your child instead!”


    No sooner had he finished speaking than he was met with a roar ofughter from the crowd. Those


    who were in cahoots with Jasper began to chatter away.


    “Mr. Moore was a man with a strong sense of time. He never arrived a minutete. It seems that


    women really do love to dawdle!”


    “Were you stalling for time? Do you even know what is discussed at a shareholders'' meeting? If that''s


    the case, you might as well not attend!”


    Since Cayden was not present, theypletely disregarded the fact that Avery was the wife of the


    CEO and openly mocked her.


    Moreover, Avery looked frail, as if she could copse at any moment. They didn''t believe she had the


    capability to do anything to them.


    Kendrick anxiously looked at Avery, whose face was devoid of any expression. Suddenly, he felt a pang


    of regret for dragging her into the chaos.


    If only he weren''t so incapable, he would never let his sister-inw suffer such humiliation at the


    company.


    At that moment, he had the urge to seal the mouths of these shareholders who were always ying the


    age card.


    The shareholders were all talking, each with their own hidden agendas. Some were plotting to seize


    control, their ambitions as clear as day. Others considered selling their shares off while they were still


    valuable, looking for another way out. There were also some who quietly observed the situation,


    waiting to make their next move.


    Originating from Moore Group, Trident Group had ten shareholders.


    Among them, there were four elders from Moore Group and three young men who were partners that


    had struggled alongside Cayden.


    The other three were shareholders who financed Trident Groupter on.


    Those who ridiculed Avery were mostly in league with Jasper. On the other hand, the young


    shareholders who had worked with Cayden watched her tentatively and kept quiet for the time being.


    They were genuinely curious if Avery truly possessed the ability to take on the acting CEO''s position at


    Trident Group.