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.”

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 your father’s position as Chairman?” Ingrid said sarcastically, glaring at

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

that, Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon

Ingrid’s face turned livid.

few years of time could change Joanna so thoroughly. Ingrid was convinced that it must

Three days later.

board meeting was being held in the

Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul, all attended

also seen at the board meeting, which did

but he had never been involved in the management

fact, he bought his

is here as

Roger and Mr. Paul were eager to fawn on Bruce as

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

Soon, Joanna arrived.

glasses, she was wearing a black suit with a

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

complete career

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

We are all more capable at least than you of taking over the position of Chairman. The Haynes Group

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

Chapter 5

his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count. Get out of here, or I’ll kick you out myself”

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

you to bluff me? Can she even

Derick coldly and called out to her

a moment, eight burly

personnel, please step out for the time being!”

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