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.”

consult your father about the will? Did you consult the Board of Directors?

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

that, Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon to his car…

Ingrid’s face

few years of time could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise, with Joanna’s

Three days later.

being held in

other directors, Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul, all attended the board meeting as agreed.

seen at the board meeting, which did not happen a lot.

the Haynes Group, but he had never been involved in the management of the

he bought

Mr. Everett is

Mr. Paul were eager to fawn on Bruce as if he was the man who

noble and aloof, showing little interest in the two men. However, even though he was just sitting there silently, the others were still

Soon, Joanna arrived.

was wearing a black suit with a white striped shirt underneath. Her hair was also tied up.

makeup on her delicate face. Together with the maroon lips, she was

career lady.

non–essential personnel, please leave! This is a board meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers

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

being a bad–tempered lad, slammed the table furiously and stood up. “Mom’s right! Who are you to take

Chapter 5

making a fuss here. Grandpa was old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count. Get out of here,

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

you to bluff me? Can she even afford

Derick coldly and called out to her assistant at the

a moment, eight burly security men

step out for the time

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