Chapter 375 Challenges in the Meeting


    The conference room door opened, and Grace walked in. As soon as she appeared, the room fell


    silent.


    All eyes focused on her until she took her seat at the head of the table.


    Beside her, Samuel said with a smile, "Ms. Lewis, you''ve worked hard during this period."


    Grace looked at him and smiled in return. "You''re too kind, Director Walker. It''s all for the sake of the


    company."


    Samuel chuckled awkwardly. "Since you''re here, let''s start our meeting."


    At his words, everyone nodded, as though Samuel were in charge.


    Though Grace noticed it, her expression didn''t give away anything.


    After a pause, she continued, "In the first half of the year, thepany undertook many projects, all


    of which achieved good results. Now, let each project manager provide a summary—"


    Before she could finish speaking, a director interrupted.


    "Ms. Lewis, since today is the semi-annual board meeting, I believe everyone has already seen the


    financial statements for the first half of the year. Why don''t we discuss thepany''s performance


    first?"


    Another director in the second row chimed in. "Ms. Lewis, we''ve seen the reports. You worked hard


    in the first half of the year. Our sess at Amirate is undoubtedly due to your wise leadership."


    Grace crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.


    "Since everyone is so interested in thepany''s performance, let''s talk about it first."


    "Of course, we should discuss performance. After all, you and Director Walker made a bet. Ms.


    Lewis, do you remember what you said before?"


    These people clearly wanted to see Grace embarrassed. The conference room instantly became


    lively, with most of them anticipating a good show.


    It was especially so for Samuel. The satisfaction on his face couldn''t be concealed.


    He stood up. "Ms. Lewis is a woman of her words. Why the rush, everyone? It''s not time yet, is it?"


    Suddenly,ughter erupted in the room, seemingly convinced that Grace was destined to lose in this


    bet with Samuel.


    "Ms. Lewis, what do you think?"


    Grace smiled faintly, but the smile wasn''t sincere.


    She calmly said, "Director Walker is right. It isn''t time yet. Why the rush, everyone?"


    As she said that, she looked at Samuel. "Our agreed deadline is one year. Only half a year has


    passed. Or is it that you can''t wait to take over as Amirate''s president, Director Walker?"


    Samuel quickly denied it and acted as though he had nothing to do with this situation. "Ms. Lewis,


    you misunderstood me. They are just joking around. Don''t take offense."


    Luke snorted and angrily retorted, "Director Walker, your ambitions are very evident."


    Yet Samuel remainedposed and smiled. "What are you talking about, Mr. Ziegler? It''s just a bet


    between Ms. Lewis and me. Everyone here was a witness.


    "Since it''s a bet, there will naturally be winners and losers. Regardless of the oue, one must be


    willing to ept it. What do you all think?"


    The majority of the directors in the room echoed in agreement. Luke, however, wasn''t about to let


    them off. "So, Director Walker, did Ms. Lewis lose? Why are all of you celebrating here?"


    His words were forceful, resonating in the vast conference room. Everyone looked at each other in


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