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.”

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 complaints, please contact

that, Joanna ignored Ingrid and followed Jaydon to his

face turned

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

Three days later.

held

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

seen at the board meeting, which did not happen a

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

fact, he bought

Mr. Everett is here

on Bruce as if he was the man who

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

Soon, Joanna arrived.

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

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

career lady.

meeting, not a family discussion!” Joanna glanced at Ingrid and her two stepbrothers as

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 girl, are

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

Chapter 5

and his brain wasn’t functional anymore. So that doesn’t count.

Mr. Brycen, nudged his glasses and said sternly, “Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, please mind your manners! Otherwise, my client

to bluff me? Can she even

merely glanced at Derick coldly and called out to

moment, eight burly security men came in.

non–essential personnel, please step out for the time being!”