The Rich and Furious Son-in-law - Chapter 18
Chapter 18: Forced to Resign
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Everyone present could hear Preston Parker clearly because the call was put on hands-free mode.
This was Preston Parker, without a doubt.
Preston Parker, who was only second to the wealthiest man Richard Goldman, was giving a goodwill gesture to the Mears family?
Deep inside, everyone knew it was all because of his relationship with Ryan.
Grandma, Raymond, Anthony, and others exchanged a look with each other as they started to weigh their options. They had originally agreed to seize control of Mears Corporation from Lumi today.
But now, after discovering the unusual relationship between Ryan and Preston Parker, they hesitated.
“I will.” Robert replied to Preston for the one last time before hanging up. He then turned to look at Ryan with a smile. “Your grandpa had been right about you.”
Without waiting for Ryan to respond, Robert came up, put the earrings on the table, and then looked at Grandma. “Now that things are clear. It was Preston Parker who gifted the star ruby earrings to Ryan as a birthday present for you. You have got to keep it close to you.”
There were many gifts in big and small boxes placed on the table. There was an emerald in the shape of a mountain, a bracelet, and a coral over a foot tall.
At first, those colorful emerald mountains and corals on the table looked eye-catching. But now, when everyone knew that a pair of star ruby earrings was worth thirty million dollars, those things on the table instantly looked dull in their eyes.
Grandma appeared somewhat embarrassed as she put the earrings beside her. She then looked at Ryan. “Can you tell me what is going on between you and Preston Parker?”
She had to figure out the relationship between Ryan and Preston before she made her move against Lumi. Otherwise, if Preston intervened, things would only get complicated.
Who was Ryan Fletcher? He was a direct descendant of and heir to the Fletcher family. He had also undergone rigorous training. How could he not know what his grandma-in-law was up to?
He had no intention of revealing his identity, either. So it would be better for him to make things clear. Otherwise, Raymond and Grandma would be too frightened to do what they had set out to do, and there would be no subsequent drama.
“Oh, nothing. Just by chance, I found Mr. Parker’s briefcase that contained some very important contracts, which supposedly were worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He wanted to write me a check at that time, and I declined. And then he just gave me the earrings yesterday.”
Ryan made up the story, but it made sense to the ear.
When Raymond, Grandma, Anthony, Lilian, and others heard that, they quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Was that what it was?
He just found a briefcase?
After accepting the thirty-million-dollar earrings from Preston, probably Ryan had exhausted his favor. As for Preston saying he would pay a visit, most likely it was just a polite remark.
After all, the profit from two contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars was probably around tens of millions at the most. A pair of thirty-million-dollar star ruby earrings had probably wiped out that profit.
In this case, they could still carry on with their plan.
“I know,” Grandma said faintly.
There was a pause. Then Grandma glanced at those who were present and took out a folder. “Since everyone is here today, let us discuss the future direction of Mears Corporation. Sign this letter of resignation, Lumi, and hand over the management of the company.”
While speaking, Grandma handed the folder to Lumi with no emotion on her face.
Ryan stood beside Lumi and sneered quietly, ‘So they finally brought out the sword, eh?’
Those family members were keeping a distance when Mears Corporation was in trouble. But when it came to seizing power, their enthusiasm was unequivocal.
Lumi was wide-eyed as she looked at the words ‘Letter of Resignation’ through the transparent folder. Shock, anger, disappointment were all written on her face.
She had been expecting this since long ago. But it still hurt when seeing her grandma moving against her in public at the birthday party. “What are you doing, Grandma?”
“What am I doing? Hmph! Not that I want to force your hand. Look at how you have managed the company. You failed to collect the debts and now the company has a thirty-million-dollar cash shortfall. Am I right? Have you gotten any fresh capital injection? If not, the company will go bankrupt. Mind you, this is your grandpa’s legacy, which he spent all his life building. Do you expect me to see it getting ruined in your hands?”
What Grandma said sounded a matter of course, as if she was doing it in the company’s interest.
But both Lumi and Ryan knew the malicious thoughts behind this.
“That’s right, Lumi. Sign the letter. Don’t worry, after I take over the management, I will get investment right away. The company will prosper. Am I right, Uncle and Aunt?” Raymond looked at his third uncle Jonathan and aunt Lilian with a smug face.
Jonathan and Lilian quickly echoed what he said. “Exactly. We also think that Raymond is much better than Lumi for managing the company. At least, he will not make a mess of it.”
“Resign, Lumi. Don’t worry, the family will not mistreat you, and you will get to manage a branch. So you are still the first in command of a branch.”
…
Everyone was trying to persuade Lumi.
As Lumi heard what those relatives said, her heart sank. These so-called relatives were so disappointing.
Ryan had helped her cover the company’s cash shortfall. Now the company had over thirty-million-dollar cash on its books. It was operating with no problems.
Knowing that Lumi was heartbroken, Ryan felt sorry. He cleared his throat and glanced at the people in the living room. “Well, since everyone is trying to persuade Lumi to resign, why don’t we decide by a show of hands? Anyone who is in favor of Lumi’s resignation, please raise your hand.”
What Ryan said stunned Grandma, Raymond, Anthony, and others.
What the hell Ryan was doing? Was he not digging his own grave?
Grandma was colluding with Raymond, Anthony, Jonathan, Lilian, and others at this birthday party. No way they would go against Grandma’s will.
“I am in favor!” Raymond was the first to raise his hand.
Anthony was the second.
The third. The fourth…
In less than thirty seconds, all core figures of Mears Corporation, including Grandma, had raised their hands. Robert Franklin, Lumi, and Ryan were the only ones who did not.
Robert looked at Raymond, Grandma and others, shaking his head helplessly. “What a bunch of short-sighted idiots.”
Had these brain-dead people not yet known that Ryan had made his move?
“See that, Ryan, Lumi? The vote passed unanimously. What else can you say? People are au courant. You have lost their support.” Raymond broke out in a smile as he saw everyone around him raising their hands.
Lumi staggered twice on the spot, feeling hurt.
Ryan reached to hold her by her waist and then looked at Grandma. “In this case, I have nothing more to say. But I have one last question: now that Lumi’s cousins Lily and Laura were both studying abroad, after Lumi resigns, Raymond is the only person who could fill the president’s post, right?”
For a moment, Grandma had no clue what Ryan wanted. She nodded. “Yes, this is what we all mean. Do you have any problem with that?”
Ryan let out an evil smile. “Not at all. I just want to ask, if Raymond voluntarily gives up the position of the company’s president, is Lumi the only person left to lead the company?”
