Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
“So do I!”
Many people raised their hands to express their dissent. All present, except Mirabella, raised their hands!
Julian didn’t expect this bunch to be so fearless. Once they found out about Ms. Bella’s identity, they might start begging for mercy.
“Since you all have objections, before discussing this matter, I’d like you all to give a warm round of applause to Mirabella Collins, for her first-ever meeting attendance.”
As Hans finished speaking, the sparse applause accompanied by puzzled looks. Was she a member of the Collins family?
“Such a coincidence, the same last name as Mr. Collins?”
Naturally, there were many people in the world with the surname Collins. It was nothing unusual. But the way Mr. Collins emphasizes “the first time” seemed to suggest a long-standing dissatisfaction with Mirabella.
“Looks like everyone didn’t have enough for lunch.”
Upon hearing Hans’ remark, the room burst into applause. Yet nobody seemed to realize the underlying meaning, thinking that Mr. Collins was about to give Mirabella a piece of his mind, a stern warning.
“Mirabella’s absence from the meeting is with my approval.”
Hans’ next statement left everyone dumbfounded, staring at him in disbelief.
“She didn’t clock in at the office. That was my decision”
This statement sent shockwaves through the crowd again. They couldn’t believe what they were hearing.
“Delegating minor tasks to an assistant was my suggestion to her.”
Once again, people in the room were stunned. All faces turned to stone.
So, Mr. Collins knew all along.
“Let me introduce you to my sister, Mirabella. She’ll be taking over more than half of the company’s operations in the future. Please, be gentle with her. After all, she’s still in school and can’t spare muchtime.”
Upon hearing this, everyone was speechless.
This seemingly arrogant young lady was Mr. Collins’ sister.
Nobody had ever heard about another girl in the Collins family.
When did she come into the picture?
Was she kept hidden by the Collins family, being secretly groomed as a successor?
And she was still in school! No wonder she looked so young!
Mr. Collins even stated that she would be responsible for over half of the company’s operations in the future.
What kind of abilities must she have, and how much trust must Mr. Collins have in her to make such a statement?
So she might become the company’s second-in-comman4d, or even the head.
God, they’d just completely offended her!
They were screwed.
Meanwhile, Mirabella was left with several questions. When did she agree to take over more than half of the company’s operations? Was Hans making decisions without consulting her? Not leaving her an out?
And why did he reveal her identity so soon? She hadn’t fully dealt with thase hidden powers.“Until we, the Collins family, decide to publicly announce her identity, I don’t want to hear any rumors or gossip outside. I hope everyone can respect this.”
Hans’ words left everyone stunned for a moment before they collectively responded, “Yes!”
“Bella, say hello to everyone.” When Hans looked at his sister, his eyes were filled with warmth, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.
Everyone realized then that Mr. Collins’ previous tenderness wasn’t the calm before the storm, but the affection and concern of a brother for his sister!
The reason Mirabella was seated next to Mr. Collins was not some hidden agenda, but simply because she was his sister!
“Hello everyone, I’m Mirabella. Looking forward to working with you all in the future.” Mirabella’s eyes sparkled with a hint of nonchalance and curiosity.
Mr. Armand, seeing her expression and hearing her words, could barely stay on his feet, “Ms. Bennett, I apologize for my earlier rudeness. Please forgive me.”
“I failed to recognize your importance earlier, Ms. Bennett. Please, let bygones be bygones and consider it a joke.” Mr. Carter also stood up awkwardly to apologize, fearing Mirabella might hold a grudge against him.
“Ms. Bennett, I’m truly sorry for offending you earlier. I hope you can forgive me!” Mr. Baldwin also looked mortified, wishing he could disappear into thin air. He blamed himself for his thoughtless remarks.
“Never mind, that’s all water under the bridge.” Mirabella didn’t want to waste her time with them, so she turned her gaze towards Hans.
Getting the hint from his sister, Hans finally declared the meeting open.
Perhaps it was due to Mirabella’s new position, the meeting seemed more tense than usual. Few dared to speak, each of them quietly contemplating if Mirabella would use her power to settle personal scores.
Everyone was on pins and needles, even those reporting on their work were unusually subdued, not daring to steal Mirabella’s thunder.
When it was Mirabella’s turn to report on the progress of her work, she was composed, speaking about the recent accomplishments of the company one by one, instantly earning a round of hearty applause.
The achievements of this young lady were truly more dazzling than any of theirs. There was no need for them to deliberately give way.
Who would have thought that such a young lady could take the company to a new level?
After the applause, Hans added, “All these great achievements of the company are due to Ms. Bennett who regularly conducts remote meetings and instructs the staff. The biggest credit qoes to Ms. Bennett.
Let’s give another round of applause to her.”
The crowd erupted into another round of applause, this time even more enthusiastic than before.
“Ms. Bennett really knows how to juggle her studies and work.”
“Such a young age, and her ability is so outstanding, she is definitely a talent for the future.”“The Collins family really produces talents, the corporation has achieved unprecedented glory under the leadership of Mr. Collins, and with the help of Ms. Bennett in the future, it will be even more powerful.”
“Looking forward to Collins Corporation stepping onto a bigger, higher stage.”
The flattering comments made Mirabella feel bored. Before they knew about her identity, they were baring their fangs at her, now they were praising her as a talent.
“Any other questions?” Hans looked at everyone present. Seeing them shake their heads, having nothing else to say, he declared, “Meeting adjourned”
Everyone got up, before leaving the room, they each came to Mirabella.
“Ms. Bennett, I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself earlier, I’m Dorothy, in charge of the Collins Mineral Water Co., Ltd. in Summerfield.”
“Hi, Ms. Dorothy.’ Mirabella shook her hand.
“I’m Erica, in charge of the Collins Corporation’s furniture company in Summerfield.”
“Hello, Ms. Erica.” Mirabella nodded, shaking her hand as well.
“My name is Patricia, in charge of the Collins Corporation’s cosmetic company in Summerfield. I’m delighted to meet you today.”
“Nice to meet you, Ms. Patricia.” Mirabella shook her hand in a polite manner.
After a flurry of people tried to get closer to Mirabella, she said, “Thank you all for your enthusiasm. I have other matters to attend to, so we’ll chat another time.”
Only then did they stop crowding around her and bid her goodbye.When everyone had left, Hans invited his sister to rest in his office.
Walking towards the office, Mirabella looked up and asked, “Hans, when did I agree to take over more than half of the corporation’s business? Is this a spur-of-the-moment decision, or have you been planning this for a while?”
The corners of Hans’ mouth curled into a gentle smile.
“You’ve been doing such a fabulous job running the company. I figured I might as well hand over a chunk of the conglomerate to you. I’ve seen you handle several businesses efficiently, so I thought, what’s one more? I trust you, Bella.”
So, Hans didn’t mind her juggling multiple businesses and even believed she could handle more.
Should she feel flattered or overwhelmed?
“Also, we’re planning to announce your identity to the world.” Hans shared this in the elevator, looking at his sister affectionately.
“Oh.” Mirabella’s reaction was nonchalant, as if she had been expecting this news for a long time. Her expression remained calm.
Hans seemed a bit surprised. Did Mirabella not want her identity to be known to the world? Or had she been anticipating this for so long that the initial excitement had worn off?
“We messed up,’ Hans confessed. “We were initially worried about how our grandparents would take it, and we didn’t want a massive influx of relatives and friends disturbing you, so we kept it under wraps.”
Mirabella’s concerns were elsewhere. The power forces behind the scenes hadn’t been completely eradicated.
With less than a month until the announcement.
“What are you thinking, Bella?” Hans asked, noticing her deep in thought.“Nothing.’ Mirabella shifted her gaze. She would have to deal with whatever came her way. She knew Clark was probably speeding up his own plans.
As the elevator doors slid open, Mirabella followed Hans through the well-lit, spacious corridor that showcased the grandeur of the Collins Group. Every corner, every piece of decor, spoke volumes about their lofty status and refined taste.
Hans pushed open the door to his office and gestured for Bella to enter. Julian was at the door.
“Miss Bella, I’ll make you a cup of coffee. Mr. Collins has stocked up on so many coffee beans, they’re almost teaching their expiry date! And Mr. Collins was planning on picking you up before the meeting, but when he reached the garage, your car was already there, and you’d already headed out.”
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