Chapter 46
The silence in the room was shattered by Zachary’s voice. “Mr. Parker? You finally decided to show up.” He smiled, standing up with no hint of fear. only exuding confidence.
Hayden shifted his gaze from my face, taking a couple of steps forward, and snorted coldly, “An emergency shareholder meeting to dismiss me?”
His absolute contempt seemed like a natural part of him. I almost forgot that he was indeed born to stand out.
While everyone waited to see how Zachary would explain himself, he instead said something that left everyone stunned. “It was just a test of everyone’s loyalty to Parker Group, no need for Mr. Parker to be nervous.
The shareholders gaped in disbelief. “What’s going on? What loyalty test?” “So you’ve been messing with us this whole timer
A few of the shareholders who caught on first started to show their irritation, slamming their hands down on the table with dark expressions.
Sean quickly jumped in, trying to ease the tension, “Everyone, don’t get mad. I’m sure most of you voted ‘no, right? This is just a way to show Mr. Parker our loyalty”
Once he said that, at least thirty percent of the crowd scowled, instinctively hiding their voting slips. It was clear they voted “yes,
Not wanting to stir up trouble, they all shared a nervous laugh, saying things like, “Of course we voted no. Why would Mr. Parker test us like this
“The drop in Parker Group’s stock was just a reaction to the market; it’ll recover soon enough. If you’re making a big fuss over something this trivial, it seems a bit hasty Hayden’s icy gaze swept across everyone in the room, his cold aura éxpanding
Even though he had been away from Parker Group for a year, his work ethic had been well–known. No one wanted to provoke him; it wouldn’t end well for anyone
The shareholders fell silent. Zachary finally stepped forward, “Mr. Parker, don’t be upset. We’re just concerned about you. Your personal style also reflects Parker Group’s image, Let’s wrap up this meeting for today, everyone can head out,”
by Hayden’s anger? That didn’t seem
I looked at Zachary in surprise. After all that drama, they were just going to call it off? Was he intimidated by 1 right..
Then I took another look at Zachary, noticing he had kept a laid–back attitude throughout. Had he never intended to make a serious issue of thic
The shareholders looked relieved, quickly geuing up to leave, worried they’d be held accountable if they stayed too long. Moreover, they all conveniently took their voting slips with them as they exited.
Once most people had left, Hayden turned to Zachary, cutting straight to the point. “Zachary, put away your underhanded tactics. At Parker Group. you don’t get to call the shock.”
In a display of assertiveness, Hayden didn’t give Zachary even a shred of dignity.
Zachary, dropping his smile, straightened up and coldly met Hayden’s charming eyes. “Mr. Parker, do you think Parker Group is still the same as when you left? Don’t be naive… You sacrificed the company for a woman: you should’ve known this day would come.”
With that, he glanced over at me.
A shudder ran through my lips. So that woman he was talking about was me? Others might think Hayden had strong feelings for me, but in reality, he had distanced himself from me. It was truly sad.
“Whether I’m here or not. Parker Group will always belong to the Parker family. As for you..” Hayden paused for a moment before stepping closer, practically whispering in Zachary’s ear, “You’re just our servant. No matter how loud you bark, you can’t make a difference.”
As soon as those words left his mouth, I noticed Zachary’s expression turning completely grim. His jaw tightened, and I could almost hear him grind his teeth together.
way he looked, I wouldn’t have been surprised if he had jumped up to throw punches at Hayden. But in that furious state, he suddenly smiled
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and walked over to me instead.
He took a couple of steps and stopped right next to me, a grin already on his face. “Mr. Parker, you’re speaking a bit too soon. Why not ask your wife first!”
With those parting words, he turned and walked away, leaving me sitting there in a daze. I was just there to watch the drama unfold–this had nothing to do with met
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Chapter 46
When I looked up again, the conference room was emply except for me and Hayden. His cold gaze locked onto mine, and after a long pause, he Bully spoke. “What did Zachary say to you?”
“Nothing much,” I replied honestly. Today was my first real interaction with Zachary, so he really hadn’t said anything.
Hat Hayden didn’t buy it. He strode over to me with long strides. I expected him to ask more questions, but instead, he picked up a voting slip from the table, and his expression turned dark.
“You voted in favor?” I could almost hear him gritting his teeth.
“Yeah,” I nodded, not even trying to hide it.
Yvonne Hayden called my name coldly, his gaze fierce as if he wanted to devour me whole.
The moment I cast my wie, I had anticipated this outcome–there was nothing to be scared of
I stood up, meeting his gaze head–on. Zachary was right. A CEO wise can’t even had his own people doesn’t deserve to lead Parker Group, would trust someone like you with the company?”
I tossed my words at him and turned to leave. Hat Hayden gripped my wrist tightly, pulling me back.
Who
“Do you really hate me that much! Are you willing to ally with someone like Zachary just to get back at me?” His accusations felt like he had finally figured me out.
I couldn’t help but laugh at his anger. “Hayden, don’t think too highly of yourself. Get back at you? Sorry, I really don’t have the time for that.
“Zachary is just using you. His actual goal is to take over Parker Group, Hayden said, looking at me with cold, deliberate precision.
Did he think I didn’t know that! From the moment Sean passed me the voting slip, I had seen right through Zachury’s test.
If I had voted against it, they would surely make my life miserable later on. But by voting in favor, I could lower their guard around me. Plus, it wouldn’t affect Hayden much–he was the golden child of the Parker family. What could possibly go wrong for him?
I smirked slightly and asked, “I’m curious though, weren’t you with Joanna? I thought you had totally forgotten your own last name, but here you are, back again?”
“What do you mean 1 was with Joanna Hayden furrowed his brows, confusion Bickering in his charming eyes.
I couldn’t believe he would deny it. I grabbed the photo from the table and tossed it in front of him. “This just happened last night. Don’t tell me you already forgot?”
Hayden picked up the photo, his lips curling coldly. “That’s not me”
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