"Actually, Mr. Marcus is quite capable in his work, and his performance in the company has been evident. It's just that his fluctuating shares might cause some trouble for us." After saying this, Emily nervously watched Thomas' expression, afraid to make even the slightest mistake. If he got upset, her company could be taken away from her at any moment."You don't need to worry about this. You are the appointed executive director of the company, and there won't be any changes in the short term." But who could guarantee what would happen in the long run? Thomas certainly couldn't. He had his own thoughts on the matter. He was pleased to see Marcus seeking revenge and was eager to enjoy the results of that revenge.Emily picked up on Thomas's implication. The phrase "in the short term" stung her; what did that really mean? Wouldn't she lose her position as executive director and the company itself in just six months? She had initially agreed to their acquisition to help the company reac

Marcus arrived at the company once again and noticed that there were noticeably more people than there had been just a couple of days ago. It seemed that the upcoming shareholders' meeting was drawing everyone in. He heard that the chairman had confirmedattendance, and the meeting was set to start at 11:00 AM. With only an hour to go, the shareholders who had caught wind of the news were already gathering. Marcus raised an eyebrow at this development. It appeared that this woman had managed to maintain a strong grip on the company in his absence.Originally, she had acquired Veritas Group's shares, making her the largest shareholder, with Marcus in second place. Now that he had returned, her position as the second shareholder was firmly secured."Mr. Marcus, I sent the relevant list to your email last night. Did you receive it?"The secretary appeared early in the morning, and Nathan noticed the slight dark circles under her eyes. She hadn't seemed to work late the night before."I r

The family couldn't help but chuckle at the situation. It was amusing that, at this point, someone would still want to drag in other shareholders. They wondered what this woman was thinking."Looks like this shareholder has quite the influence, huh? Bigger than the last one, it seems. What excuse did that person give for not coming?"Hearing this, Emily furrowed her brow slightly. She knew they were referring to another shareholder, but she wasn't sure if Thomas would show up."Our shareholders' meeting can proceed as planned. If they arrive, they will, but let's continue discussing Mr. Marcus's matters for now." It was difficult to confirm Thomas's attendance or whereabouts in advance, soshe chose her words carefully, leaving some things unsaid. Marcus was about to respond when he faintly heard some arguing in thehallway."I swear, do you have no eyes? Do you have any idea how expensive these shoes are? You couldn't even afford to buy them if I sold you!"Thomas watched the scene u

"Those who are reckless will surely facetrouble. I don't know if you've heard this saying, but this piece of clothing isn't worth much, just like your pair of leather shoes. However, to teach you a lesson and help you learn to reflect on your actions while you're still young, I think it's worth the price." Thomas inexplicably adopted a tone like that of an elder, which only made Daniel grind his teeth in frustration. He stepped forward, ready to argue, but his secretary firmly pulled him back.The secretary had a clear view of the situation. Emily and Marcus were merely watching from the sidelines, and seeing Emily treat the man with such respect made it clear that his status was not as simple as it appeared."Cut the act! Who do you think you are, my elder? You're just some broke guy hidingbehind the name of a company, trying to act tough. They might be scared of you, but I'm not. I don't care about these shares anyway."A few people nearby let out cold laughs athis words. Thomas'

As soon as he walked in, he could feel the strange looks from everyone at the front desk. He had no idea how the news had spread, but knowing his brother, Thomas had likely already revealed his identity during their brief encounter. The thought of having to face his brother later made every step feel like he was walking to his own execution, and his mood was heavy with dread. Once he stepped into the elevator, he noticed the employees casting confused and whispering glances at him, which only added to his irritation."What are you all staring at?" he snapped.This was a classic case of taking out hisfrustration among the staff. Upon hearing his words, they quickly averted their gazes, some pretending not to notice him at all. The secretary beside him sighed; it was best not to lose his temper at the office. He should keep his cool and wait for their boss to speak. As soon as they exited the elevator, a few young women couldn't help but gossip."Can you believe he thinks he has a righ