"Yes, I agreed to it, but I never promised it would be every year. As long as I return the company to Thomas by the end of the term, I'm not really breaking any promises.""Impressive, impressive! You really are a master of logic. But let's talk about something serious. What tricks do you have up your sleeve for the shareholders' meeting?"Lucas glanced at her, as if deciding whether to speak, then suddenly shut his mouth tight. It wasn't that she was trying to keep him in suspense; she was starting to waver. Lucas was the hardest to read when it came to his son's feelings, and his admiration for Thomas was evident. If her plans were leaked through him, it would all be for nothing, and she wouldn't be able to hold him accountable in the end."You got stuck on my first question, so there's no need to continue with the rest.""That's harsh. So now you see me as an enemy too? Does that mean I came here for nothing today?"The Secretary carefully observed Lucas' expression. It wasn't grea

David was sipping his tea when a phone call came in. He picked up his phone; it was an internal call."What's going on? Is there a problem?" he asked."Chairman David, there are two people here to see you, a man and a woman. They didn't give specific names but chose the nearest private room. They're probably waiting for you." David’s interest was piqued."Alright, I understand.""I said, Old Mr. Blackwood, we agreed to meet for tea. You're not going to handle business, are you?""Not at all. You all continue your conversation; I'll step out for a bit." The old foxes knew his tone meant he was off to do something, so they decided not to press him further. David stepped out and intentionallyglanced at the private room ahead. As he approached the door, he made a bit of noise. The two people who had been staring at the entrance immediately noticed andstood up. When the door opened, there stood the very people they wanted tomeet. It seemed they were lucky; they had only waited about ten

"This matter doesn't require too much tension until David and I reach a specific conclusion." Sometimes, stirring the pot requires a careful approach."Should we keep everything on hold? Do we need to pay attention to the other shareholders and board members?"A shareholder meeting isn't a one-man show; it involves considering others."No need. I'm targeting what Lucas cares about, and he's the boss. It's best to take down the leader first." Thomas didn't have the energy to manage so many shareholders and board members. It would require a lot of manpower, and he clearly couldn't trust too many people."The conditions we need to discuss with David won't be simple, but as long as we have this lead, that's enough."Lawrence nodded. Thomas had already spent enough time on company matters recently. It was unclear when the shift hadhappened, but the company was gradually coming under his control."Right now, the company is in a tense situation. You might not be able to take breaks on time,

"Dad, you're not old at all! I'm still so young, I definitely want to grow up under your protection." She was really worried that Old Mr. Blackwood would start assigning company tasks right away. Being her age was a disadvantage, and she feared that most responsibilities would fall on her two older brothers. She didn't want to be under their care, especially not the kind of care they offered."Stop with the sweet talk and sit tight. I'm discussing something serious here." Old Mr. Blackwood's tone remained gentle, but Allison knew his temperament all too well. She quickly created some distance and sat up straight. When he spoke like this, she didn't dare to keep joking around."Recently, the headquarters has been holding a shareholders' meeting. What do you all think about it? I want to hear your thoughts, one by one."Hearing him say this brought back memories of the past. He often liked to pose questions to each of his children, encouraging them to share their opinions, and those who

"Dad, I know I've been too self-centered, thinking you meddle too much in my life. I wanted to break away from the company, but deep down, I hesitated and couldn't take that final step. Lucas has been pushing me to make a decision, and that's why..."He didn't want to bear this responsibility alone. Since he couldn't meet Lucas anyway, he decided to just push it aside.The moment he saw his dad's cold smirk, he realized he could no longer hide the truth. If he continued to do so, his fate would be worse than his older brother's."Fine, since Lucas is pressuring you like this, then you should choose Thomas," his dad said. Clinton quickly picked up on the implication in his father's words. He didn't use the plural "you all," but rather singled him out, insisting that he choose Thomas.Choosing Thomas was definitely not an option right now.The talks with Miss Hutton had already fallen through, and there was no way they could negotiate with him. Besides, Lucas wouldn't back down easily;