Chapter 160


    Chapter 160


    Bainbridge stormed to the back of the mom with a face like a brewing storm, yanking a choir out with a


    screech that made everyone


    wince.


    He plopped down with a thud


    Jarvis, ever theposed one, managed to maintain his poker face.


    Howard watched the scene with a detached air, his right hand casually beneath the conference table,


    fingers gently caressing Gwendolyn’s wrist


    Gwendolyn nced back at him with a shy smile, feeling like a little blossom had unfurled in her chest.


    “Howard, what in the world are you ying at to call this shareholders‘ meeting?” Bainbridge gritted his


    teeth in anger.


    Howard had humiliated him by making him kneel yesterday, and now he was starting this farce.


    It all reeked of foul y!


    “Just thought it was time for a little shake–up,” Howard said nonchntly, “I’ve found you quite the


    eyesore for some time.”


    He was the picture of cool disdain.


    “Don’t push me too far!” Bainbridge wamed.


    “Too far?” Howard raised his brow. “Oh, we’re just getting started.” He turned to Larkin. “Larkin, take the


    lead, will you?”


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    Larkin was all too eager, morphing into Howard’s yes man in a heartbeat.


    Clearing his throat, Larkin announced, “Today’s meeting is called to discuss a change in the


    shareholding structure. Shareholders have the right to participate in major decisions and change the


    management. Mr. Chadwick proposes a motion to dismiss the president and vice–president of


    Chadwick Group.”


    A change at the head of Chadwick Group?


    Howard was aiming to oust Jarvis and Bainbridge from the boardroom!


    “What right do you have to fire me? I was appointed by Warren! The major shareholder isn’t even here.


    What gives you the right to propose such a thing!” Bainbridge couldn’t contain his thunderous roar at


    the threat to his position.


    “Come on, Howard, we’re family. Why the bloodlust? Jarvis straightened up, his face etching serious


    lines.


    Bainbridge blustered, “I’m getting Warren on a video call. He should be in on this meeting.”


    “Of course.” Howard remained aloof, his eyes devoid of warmth.


    Each share was a vote, and Warren only held 30%, far from a controlling interest.


    Besides, Howard never entered a battle unprepared


    Bainbridge hastily connected the conference room’s screen to hisptop and dialed Warren. Soon


    enough, Warren’s wrinkled visage filled the screen, looking palled and frail.


    Bainbridge, with a ir for the dramatic, ryed the room’s tension to him.


    Warren, looking at Howard, asked, “is this really necessary, Howard?”


    With a sharp glint in his eyes, Howard replied, “Absolutely.”


    Warren sighed, “Then lets put it to a vote.”


    “Hold on!” Larkin, all smiles, interjected, “Before we vote, I have something for the shareholders to see.


    This has been mybor of love for the past six months.”


    He distributed a hefty stack of documents, thoughtfully sending a digital copy to Warren to ensure clear


    visibility.


    Larkin pointedly did not share the documents with Bainbridge and Jarvis.


    “What’s this?”


    The shareholders were dumbstruck by the contents.


    “Can this be true? Outrageous!”


    Suddenly, the screen went ck as Warren’s camera shook and the phone crashed to the floor.


    Warren had fainted upon reading the document, and chaos erupted from the Chadwick Manor, audible


    even in the conference room


    “Warren!”


    “What’s happened to him?!”


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    “Call a doctor, quick!”


    Bainbridge and Jarvis locked eyes, both sensing the ominous tum of events


    What on earth was in that document?