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.”

Board of Directors? The old man’s just been buried, and you’re

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

Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon

face

time could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must be Jaydon behind her back. Otherwise, with Joanna’s intelligence, she wouldn’t dare

Three days later.

held in the Haynes tower.

other directors, Mr. Roger

the board meeting,

had never been involved in the

bought his shares purely out of

Everett is

eager to fawn on Bruce as

two men. However, even though he was just sitting there

Soon, Joanna arrived.

with a white striped shirt

was light makeup on her delicate face. Together with the maroon lips, she was all businesslike and

career lady.

family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as she asked them to leave

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 much of a big deal to be left in your hands. You think you, an immature

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

Chapter 5

old, and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count. Get out of here,

Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my

Can she even afford

Derick coldly and called out to her assistant at the door..

a moment, eight burly security men came in.

“All non–essential personnel, please step out for