Chapter 18
Yet, Sandra came just in time, which saved Mariana the trouble of looking for her.
Mariana walked past the crowd when she heard the journalists say, “Sandra, Mariana is your agent and sister. Why did she suddenly compete with you for the qualification of Global Gala for Socialites? Are you at odds with her?”
“Can Mariana get the judges‘ approval? On what ground? Is it rigged?”
Sandra listened to them carefully and said with feigned innocence, “Of course not. It must be a rumor. My sister isn’t that kind of person… She’s got ideas and abilities. These years, she’s been dealing with all my business activities. And she has to handle the work at the Mueller Group in the meantime. Very capable…”
“Are you saying that Mariana is backed by the Mueller Group? And she’s good at rendering manipulation?” The journalist got Sandra’s implication perfectly.
Sandra covered her mouth and acted like it was a slip of her tongue. Then, she gave an embarrassed smile.
Her assistant seized the moment to stand in front of her and say, “Sandra is innocent. She knows nothing about this stuff. Please don’t ask anymore!”
Mariana strode over across the crowd and cracked an ironic smile. What a bitch!
She had no time to respond to Sandra’s words for now. Anyway, Sandra wouldn’t be able to continue acting out when her dirty laundry was
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Mariana took the elevator to the meeting room on the top floor.
As soon as she got to the corner, she heard Waylon shout irritably, “We can’t even do the women’s perfume well. Why bother to work on men’s perfume? It’s so ridiculous! What kind of crappy proposal is this? Which idiot came up with this?”
“I’m that idiot!”
Mariana pushed the door open and walked inside on her crutch. Logan hastened to welcome her and pulled the chair for her. Mariana and Natasha exchanged glances and nodded.
Upon seeing Mariana, Waylon flew into a rage. “Do you know the company’s status? Do you have to ruin the assets left by your father? I suggest reelecting the CEO!”
A few of his allies also chimed in.
“Why?” Mariana asked.
“As the CEO, Natasha has contributed nothing to the company. Surely she shouldn’t hog the position anymore!” Waylon continued.
Mariana sneered, “What have you done for the company then? Tell me!”
“I…”
Waylon was rendered speechless.
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But today, he was here with a goal. Afraid Mariana would sabotage his plan, he said, “Anyway, all the board directors are here today. Let’s vote right now. Hands up if you agree to reelect the CEO!” Then, Waylon raised his hand first.
As the CEO, Natasha had no right to vote. Waylon looked across the table smugly, and his trustworthy subordinates all raised their hands. Their
shares altogether must account for over 50%.
He subconsciously adjusted his tie and started to fantasize about how to flaunt his superiority after he took office.
“I disagree.”
Mariana raised her eyes calmly. “Without my consent, all your shares in total are less than half.”
Waylon’s smug expression instantly turned angry. “Are you a
shareholder? Who are you to disagree? How can the shares be less than 50%?”
He looked at the lawyer aside and ordered, “You tell her! Make her convinced!”
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