Chapter 428  Andrew stood up , and his previously friendly smile had vanished , reced by an icy demeanor .


    The shift in his expression sent chills through the boardroom , making everyone uneasy .


    He stated coldly , Since my shares now exceed both the CEOs and Mr.


    Hills , doesnt that give me the greatest authority and priority in todays lunch meeting ? Michaels face twitched .


    In principle , yes , thats correct .


    Edward was not having it , his face contorted with anger .


    Kid , I didnt expect you to pull something like this .


    But five billion in funding you must have misappropriated it from somewhere .


    With your position and background , even if your family saved for generations , they couldnte up with that kind of astronomical sum .


    Many heads nodded in agreement around the table .


    Edwards logic seemed sound , as instantly injecting fifty billion dors to be the fifth major shareholder was suspicious .


    However , Andrew could not care less about their suspicions .


    He slowly walked over to Michael , his footsteps echoing in the tense silence .


    Michael flinched .


    Mr.


    Lloyd , what are you doing ? Rx , Andrew replied nkly .


    Youre the CEO of the group , and Im just a board member .


    What could I possibly do to you ? Im simply exercising my rights as the groups fifth major shareholder .


    ! Edward shouted angrily , Mr.


    Lloyd , get back to your seat ! You might have lucked into bing the fifth director , but you still need to follow basic protocols .


    Andrew nodded calmly .


    Youre right basic protocols must be followed .


    He paused before saying , So when a minor shareholder like yourself shouts at me , the fifth director , arent you overstepping your bounds ? Edward froze , his lips moving to deliver an angry retort before catching himself .


    He mocked , Well , well , Mr.


    Lloyd .


    Youre showing your true colors on your first day .


    Id love to see what you n to do about it .


    He leaned back in his chair with contempt .


    As a founding member who had built thepany alongside Laurens father , he did not view this new shareholder as a threat .


    Meanwhile , Lauren , Marcus , and Eunice watched Andrew with confusion , wondering what his next move would be .


    Mr.


    Hills , you were quite bold earlier , threatening to have me arrested and even making me disappear from this world , right ? Andrew asked with a deceptively pleasant smile .


    Edward lifted his chin haughtily .


    So what if I did ? Though now that youve shown your deep pockets and be a major shareholder , I suppose I cant touch you anymore .


    Chapter 428  Andrew nodded .


    Im d you understand that , Mr.


    Hills .


    Now its time for me to settle the score .


    Mr.


    Lloyd , thats enough , Edward scoffed .


    Ive been plenty patient with you .


    Settling scores ? Arent you being childish ? Andrew shook his head .


    Not at all .


    Without warning , he delivered a powerful p across Edwards plump face .


    The impact was explosive .


    Edwards 200 pound frame , along with his chair , went flying across the room .


    The chair shattered against the wall , while Edward let out a painful groan before his eyes rolled back , and he passed out .


    The boardroom fell into a deathly silence .