The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 5

“Please say something, Mrs. Haynes!” the reporters begged for any answer.

With a polite smile on her face, Ingrid replied confidently. “Thanks for your concerns, fellows. Mr. Everett and my daughter’s wedding will be held on time. As for when and where, that’s not for me to expose. And I beg you to leave some space for the young ones. Thank you!”

“What about Raymond’s will then? Is it true that Joanna is going to take over the Haynes Group?”

“Well… um, of course, that’s not true. That’s nothing but a rumor. The Haynes Group is too large to be left in an inexperienced girl’s hands!”

Ingrid knew Joanna very well. Ever since the girl was a kid, she had been a stupid and cowardly pushover.

Hence, Ingrid was sure that she was able to manipulate Joanna, and the latter would give up the control of the Haynes Group…

Meanwhile, Joanna and Jaydon walked out of the cemetery as well.

“Joanna, are you about to take over the Haynes Group?”

“Did Raymond make a will to bequeath the position of head of the family to you?”

“Yes,” Joanna answered calmly and crisply.

This one single word was like a slap on Ingrid’s face.

“So, Ms. Haynes, is it okay to reveal the contents of the will?”

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“About the will, I’ve delegated full power to my lawyer to handle it. There will be a press conference to announce the contents of the will! Thank you. for your concern.”

Ingrid’s mouth twitched in embarrassment as she glared at Joanna with her teeth gritted.

“This little bitch,” she thought. “It’s only been a couple of years, but she’s not that stupid anymore.”

of the reporters! Did you consult your father about the will? Did you consult the Board of Directors? The old man’s just been buried, and you’re trying to take

the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s

Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed

face turned livid.

Ingrid was convinced that it must be

Three days later.

meeting was being held in the

Roger and Mr.

addition to them, Bruce was also seen at the board meeting, which did

owned 15% of the Haynes Group, but he had never been involved in the

bought

Everett is here as

on Bruce as if he was the man who actually controlled the

on the chair with a sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting there silently, the others were still afraid

Soon, Joanna arrived.

she was wearing a black suit with a white striped shirt underneath. Her

face. Together with the maroon lips,

complete career

non–essential personnel, please leave! This is a board meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced

trembled with anger. “Whoa, aggressive, aren’t you? I was almost convinced that you’ve already been the Chairman since you’re acting like one. Everyone here, Joann, is more qualified than you. We are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes Group is too

slammed the table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take the Chairman’s seat

Chapter 5

his brain wasn’t functional

“Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your

me? Can she even afford a

merely glanced at Derick coldly and called out to her assistant at the

eight burly security

please step out