Chapter 339 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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“Thank God.” the assistant sighed in relief. Then she remembered, “You were amazing at the competition today. Your designs are out of this world. Everyone was blown away. You know, our stock price shot up because of this competition. The old board members are probably scared of your growing influence and want to kick you out. I always thought a capable person like you should be the one running the company.” Molly was touched by the assistant’s loyalty. Then she remembered something, “Check if the two receptionist downstairs are breaking any company rules.”

“Got it, boss! No need to check. They are always trying to seduce Harry, inflating expenses, coming late, and leaving early, yet they still get perfect attendance. I’ve had it with them.” The assistant blurted out. “Are you going to fire them?”

“Yep, and claim damages while we’re at it.”

The assistant was surprised at Molly’s newfound resolve. “I’ll handle it. They’ll regret it!”

Once they arrived at the meeting room, the assistant opened the door for Molly, immediately drawing sarcastic comments from the old board members.

“So, now that you’re CEO, you think you’re too good to open doors?”

The assistant was flustered. It was her idea to open the door for Molly, not Molly’s.

The old board members were cunning and always looking for ways to embarrass Molly.

“You come third in some competition and think you’re hot stuff? Do you want to take over the company? Dream on!” one of them banged on the table.

Molly looked around at the shareholders and directors, finally resting her gaze on Louis. She smirked.

“Well, I’d like to ask, what awards have you won in your twenty years in this industry? Third place in an international fashion design competition. Anyone here ever won that?”

The room fell silent.

The assistant’s heart was pounding. Molly had taken control of the room just by stepping in.

“All we need to know is how to run a business.” Louis sneered.

“Talking to me about running a business? Alright. Who here could’ve made the stock price soar like it did today before the competition?” Molly asked, her voice icy. “Anyone? No?”

Louis, “You’re only benefiting from the competition!”

“That’s right. But you guys couldn’t benefit from it!” Molly slammed the trophy onto the table. The room fell silent again, and everyone too pissed off to speak.

Molly pulled out the papers the board had prepared beforehand and slapped them onto the table. “These papers are a mess. The sentences don’t even make sense. This is elementary school level. Do you dare compete with me for control of the company? My grandfather built this company from scratch. What right do you have to control it?”

Louis was speechless, and then Merlin jumped in, “In conclusion, we have the right to dismiss you!”

“Right, as CEO, I don’t have the right to dismiss any of you. I can only accept being dismissed. But today, I acquired shares!”

Every shareholder and board member was gobsmacked, and they all turned to look at her.

Everyone knew that Molly’s uncle had snatched the shares from Molly and her mother, and then her uncle, his wife, and Myra all passed away. The case was still under investigation, so the shares never got to Molly.

However, just recently, Harry, the son of Molly’s uncle, had voluntarily given his shares to Molly to lighten his sentence. Moreover, the fact that Molly’s uncle had unlawfully possessed their shares was cleared up, and now the shares have been transferred to Molly according to procedure.

In other words, Molly was now the biggest shareholder in the group.

She said, “With my current position, I could sack any of you.”

President Merlin was so angry he threw his ID badge on the conference table, “Fine, I quit! Let’s see if the company can survive without me.”

“No biggie.” President Louis also threw down his badge, clearly opposing Molly.

A little assistant couldn’t help worrying for Molly. These two presidents were too much, and they were obviously trying to embarrass Molly!

However, Molly sat at the head of the conference table as if she had foreseen this and coldly chuckled, “Anyone else want to leave?”

As soon as she said this, the room fell silent again.

“That’s it? Just these two?” Molly found it amusing. Weren’t the entire board trying to oust her? How come only two dared to stand up? Where were the others? Had they all chickened out?

She said, “I’ve already hired someone from abroad. Anyone of your positions can be replaced.”

Upon hearing this, President Jay angrily slammed the table, “Molly, are you trying to replace all of us?“–

Molly, “I didn’t say that. I just found some extra talents, just in case.”

President Jay pointed at her angrily, “I’ve worked with your father for many years. If he knew,”

Before he could finish, Molly cut him off, “If he knew you betrayed him right after he died, supported my uncle to take his position, tried to reduce our shares, bullied his wife and daughter, do you think my father would let you sit here?”

President Jay didn’t expect her to be a completely different person after she returned from the competition.

Molly angrily slammed the table, “None of you are worthy to talk about your friendship with my father!”

The meeting room fell silent again.

The assistant was dumbfounded, and she hadn’t expected Molly to be so powerful today.

At that moment, an employee knocked on the meeting room door and entered.

“Sorry to interrupt, President Molly, Mr. Collins from Collins Fashion is waiting for you in the lounge. He said that the cooperation discussion isn’t finished and was wondering how much longer you’d be?”

Collins Fashion?

Hans?

Everyone was surprised, such an important figure, why would he negotiate with the small group?

No wonder Molly was so confident. Turned out she had a connection with Collins Fashion. She had the support of Collins Fashion.

Molly knew Hans was there to back her up, so she stood up and said, “Sorry guys, I’ve got stuff to deal with. If anyone wants to quit, you better hand in your resignation today. After today, if anyone breaks the rules or acts weird, I’ll hold you accountable and demand compensation. Meeting over.”

“This chick. She’s a real pain in the ass.” President Louis was so irritated he could hardly breathe. His secretary quickly stepped in to give him a chest massage.

“This is too much! I’ve slaved away for twelve years in this company, and she doesn’t respect me at all.” President Merlin grumbled to the other chairmen, and he didn’t expect this girl to not only refused to keep him on board but even kicked him out.

“She’s now the major shareholder, and she’s got the backing of Collins Fashion.” another chairman sighed, “Having a little girl leading the company just doesn’t sit right with me.”

“Yeah, previously, when her uncle was in charge, although he didn’t make any big strides, at least he’s a middle–aged man, not like a little girl.”

“According to the rules, when a new president takes office, there’s supposed to be a celebration party and everyone has to attend.”

Someone brought up this issue, and many of the chairmen felt a headache coming on. They had already rejected Molly taking over the company, and now they needed to throw a party to welcome her.

What a drag.

Molly went to the lounge and asked someone to pour coffee for Hans. Once they were alone, she broke into a big smile.

“Hans, you came to back me up, didn’t you?‘

“Yeah, nobody’s giving you a hard time, right?” Hans noticed she seemed fine and didn’t seem hurt.

“During my time at Bella Management, I picked up her leadership style. Today, I managed to pull through, not sure what troubles are coming my way next.”

As Molly was saying this, someone knocked on the door. It was an assistant carrying two cups of coffee.

“Mr. Collins, your coffee. President Molly, yours.” After setting down the coffee, the assistant reminded her in a low voice, “President Molly, there’s a celebration party tonight to mark your official takeover of the company. It’s customary for the board of directors to decide the time and place. Please be sure to attend.”

“What? A celebration party? Whose bright idea was that?” Molly was already fed up with those old directors.

Before she could complain, the assistant told her it was her grandfather’s idea, so Molly had to swallow her complaints.

“So what am I supposed to do at this celebration party tonight?” Molly had no clue.

The assistant was equally inexperienced. She just started her internship at the company, and her first task was to assist Molly.

“When I left the meeting room earlier, I heard one of the chairmen saying.”

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