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.”

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 over

straight in the eye. “I’m just following Grandpa’s wishes. If you have any questions or

and followed Jaydon to

Ingrid’s face

could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must

Three days later.

being held

and the two other directors, Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul, all

was also seen at the board

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

matter of fact, he bought

Everett is here as

fawn on Bruce as if he was the man who actually controlled the Haynes Group.

the chair with a sullen face, noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However,

Soon, Joanna arrived.

rimmed glasses, she was wearing a black suit with a white striped

her delicate face. Together with

complete career lady.

please leave! This is a board meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as she

all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes Group is too much of a

up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to

Chapter 5

Group? You’re just making a fuss here. Grandpa was old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count. Get out of here, or I’ll

his glasses and said sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client can sue you for

bluff me? Can

Derick coldly and called out to her assistant

eight burly

step out for the time

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