Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 83
“We were able to stop any reports as of now, but Mr. Beaumont said anything
could happen in the next 24 hours,” Miss Amores said as she handed Sofia her
report. Sofia already expected that the media would soon find out what
happened. However, she was still thankful for Alexander’s help.
She nodded in response before walking towards the boardroom where the
shareholders were going to have their meeting to decide the future of the
company now that Eulanda was no longer capable of being the chairman.
“Sofia...”
Sofia stopped walking when she heard a woman's voice behind her. “Miss
Paine...” Sofia said.
“How is she?” Miss Paine did not beat around the bush. Right now, all major
shareholders are aware of the accident.
“The doctors are currently observing her...” Sofia said. “We are hopeful.”
However, she was made aware just this morning when she woke up that even if
Eulanda woke up, it would be impossible for her to become the woman she once
was.
This was because of her age. She's already in her seventies, and she was lucky
to have even survived the accident!
“I hope that everything will go well...” Miss Paine said; her face was devoid of
any makeup. It was also obvious that she decided to dress in a simple manner,
opposite to what she used to dress in the past. “Your grandmother and I... are
friends.”
“I know,” Sofia nodded. “Shall we go inside?”
“Of course.”
The two women then walked inside the boardroom, and just as expected, the
others were already there, waiting for them.
“Sofia...” Lawrence said concern etched across his face. “How are you holding
up?” he asked as he approached her.
“I am fine... thank you,” Sofia found her seat. She could feel everyone's gaze on
her but chose to ignore the pressure that came along with it. “Is everyone here?”
“Yes...” Mr. Lee said. Just like Miss Paine, the others seemed to have somber
expressions on their faces.
“Then let me start the meeting...” Lawrence got up. “Yesterday... our Chairman
Eulanda Lockhart was involved in an accident. She's currently in the hospital. I
am certain that most of you are aware of her current state?”
As always, Lawrence looked and sounded professional. He was calm and
collected, not an iota of excitement could be seen in his eyes. This man was
good-too good!
Sofia noticed murmurs rippling through the room as Lawrence finished his
statement. Mr. Lee cleared his throat, his voice
raspy.
“Mr. Lockhart, with all due respect, the board needs to know the full extent of
Mrs. Lockhart's condition. How long is she expected to be out? Can you give us
a timeframe?”
Sofia narrowed her eyes. It seems that Mr. Lee wanted her to tell everyone that
her grandmother might not be waking up and if she will, there is no way for her to
work as the chairman!
Lawrence's lips formed a thin line. “The doctors are still evaluating. However,
they've made it clear that Mrs. Lockhart’s recovery, if any, will be a lengthy
process.”
“We understand the delicate situation, Mr. Lockhart. But the company needs
stability. We need someone to step in and lead us through this uncertain time,”
Miss Paine said.
“Exactly. We need an interim CEO, someone who can handle the day-to-day
operations until Mrs. Lockhart recovers, or...” Mr. Anderson trailed off, his gaze
landing towards Sofia.
Sofia sighed inwardly. While she understood that business is business, these
people seemed very enthusiastic to change her grandmother, right? These
people knew Eulanda and Eunice for decades yet at the sign of trouble, they
immediately turn
their back on them.
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Isn't this comical?
Sadly, this was reality. After all, this is a dog-eat-dog world.
As the silence stretched on, Lawrence finally spoke, his voice calm and
measured. “l understand your concerns. And while I believe Mrs. Lockhart would
eventually resume her position, the board's right to appoint an interim CEO is
undeniable.”
He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing. “Therefore, after careful
consideration, and with the sole purpose of ensuring the company’s continued
success, I am willing to take on the role of interim CEO until Mrs. Lockhart's
return.”
Immediately, murmurs washed over the room. However, Sofia remained calm.
This was already within her expectations. Today, she did not come here to create
more chaos. She came here to witness this event so she could etch Lawrence's
reaction inside her head.
One by one, the shareholders voiced their agreement. Miss Paine, Mr. Lee, and
even Mr. Anderson, all nodded in approval. Sofia felt a cold wave of anger wash
over her. To be honest, she expected one of them to voice out their concerns. But
then again, Lawrence was indeed perfect in his job.
This man must have been waiting for this to happen for such a long time. He
played everyone so well-really well.
Right now, Sofia knew that there were no other options but to make this man the
Interim CEO. Why, you ask? It was because of Lawrence's exemplary
performance. He played the role of a good husband, a good father, and a
stepfather. He never showed greed around the shareholders and the numbers
were adding up.
He was good at his job, and as much as Sofia hated this man, numbers don't lie.
Sadly, the people inside these rooms only cared about the numbers.
Soon enough, the discussion turned to public relations (PR). Miss Paine, known
for her sharp marketing instincts, emphasized the importance of crafting a
carefully worded public statement about Eulanda’s accident. A collective nod of
agreement followed.
Sofia knew Lawrence's polished image and impressive track record would be
crucial in maintaining investor confidence during this turbulent time.
Finally, they delved into the specific content of the public statement. Hours flew
by as they meticulously deliberated each word, ensuring it conveyed the right
message without revealing sensitive details.
By the time the meeting concluded, exhaustion settled over the room. Sofia,
however, felt a different kind of weight. While she acknowledged Lawrence's
capabilities, the power shift left a bitter taste in her mouth.
“Sofia?” Lawrence's voice interrupted her stupor just as she got up to leave the
room. The others already started leaving, and she found no reason to stay in this
place. “Do you have a minute?”
Sofia looked at Lawrence. “Is there something that you need?”
“I know there have been a few misunderstandings but... I would like to let you
know that I am here... in case you need someone to talk to.” Lawrence said,
making sure that the others heard his words.
Sofia’s lips thinned, but she did not say another word. She was tempted to simply
slap this two-faced man but she didn't. “Thank you,” she said. “I will keep that in
mind.” At the end of the day, her image matters. Currently, she is not just Sofia
Lockhart. She is the only Lockhart who stands in between Lawrence and the
power that he wants.
However, the moment the other shareholders left, Lawrence's facade also fell.
The kindness in his face vanished. “Aren’t you going to congratulate me?” he
asked.”
“Congratulate you for what?” Sofia asked. Isn't this just an Interim CEO? A
temporary position?
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Don't tell me you still hoped that
Eulanda would survive? I mean... I
meant no disrespect, but the woman
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“Go on..." Lawrence smirked, “Slap me,” he said in a challenging tone.
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Sofia narrowed her eyes. This man
was provoking her. She must have
wanted to show everyone that Sofia
could not handle stress and therefore
. “ :
not suited to lead. “You will regret
a) . ale .
this,” Sofia said. “I promise you to
make you regret everything that you
did to me, to my mother and my
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A/N: I have done a lot of research
and it turns out something like this is
quite common in the business world.
Shareholders will devour you. People
will smile at you and stab you in the
back. However, you cannot even do
anything about it if they are doing
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