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Sarah had a bad feeling. “Is Hazle Group very famous?”
Hadley explained, “Hazle Group isn’t just famous, their history goes a long way back. Over a thousand top architects from all over the world are gathered there. This company is the highest-earning construction company globally and they have a great reputation. Hazle Group has participated in almost every iconic project that has been praised by people around the world. At the same time, the architects of Hazle Group have received all the international awards for ten years straight.”
Sarah’s hand that was gripping the fork tightened, and she did not even realize it herself. “Why would a company like that work with Cate? Are they not afraid of Lyons Corporation?”
Hadley shook his head. “Hazle Group frequently works with governments all around the world. They don’t fear Lyons Corporation.”
He hesitated and said again, “Furthermore, Talton Design has also announced that they have signed a ten-year collaboration with Hudson Corporation. Talton Design’s construction team was stationed at Hudson Corporation’s construction site last night.”
“Talton Design?” Sarah held in the urge to scream. “What rundown company is that? I’ve never heard of it before.”
Hadley gave her a profound look. “Although the president of Talton Design, Joseph Talton, is young, he used to be one of the top three architects in Perth. He personally designed the one and only seven-star hotel in Perth. After that, he established an architecture company. His branch companies can be found around major cities in Australia, and they’re developing rapidly these years. You must’ve heard of the Paramount Housing Project in Perth two years ago. It was done in collaboration with Talton Design, and it became the most expensive real estate in Australia. It’s priced at 140,000 dollars per square feet, and people even went crazy to buy it.”
“Joseph Talton… He seems to think nothing of me.” Shaun chuckled, but his voice was so cold as if ice was seeping through it.
Those who were familiar with him knew it was a sign that he was furious.
Hadley reminded him in confusion, “Eldest Young Master Lyons, don’t you remember?”
“Remember what?” Shaun asked coldly.
Hadley sighed. “Ms. Cate was an employee at Talton Design before. Joseph was her senior.”
Shaun was stunned. He had no memory of it at all.
However, due to his illness last time, he had forgotten a lot of things. It was normal that he could not remember.
“I never knew… Cate had a senior like that.”
Sarah was infuriated to the point that she wanted to spit out blood. She initially thought that she could completely destroy Cate this time. She never expected Cate to be associated with such a large-scale construction company.
A gleam flashed across her eyes. She acted like she was worried and said, “But if Joseph is just Cate’s senior… he has no reason to go against Shaunic. Look at Shaunic’s status.”
Shaun’s expression changed drastically.
That was right. Why would a mere senior go against him for Cate’s sake?
Cate could not possibly have sold her body, right?
When Shaun thought of her being intimate with another man, he felt a wave of indescribable anger.
Hadley was speechless. Sarah had completely mastered the skill of driving a wedge between people. He should not have said anything.
“Investigate exactly who bought Hudson Corporations’ shares at a low price for me.” Shaun suddenly remembered something and ordered Hadley.
“Okay.”
Hadley nodded.
It was a simple task. He just had to call the relevant department to obtain the information. A moment later, he returned to the dining room. “The people behind the scenes who were buying the shares were Cate and Chris.”
“Ah!” Sarah widened her eyes. She quickly caught on. “Cate had planned it from the start. She deliberately made the shareholders of Hudson Corporation panic and then she bought the shares back at a low price. Now, Hudson Corporation belongs to Chris and her. Chris is working under her.”
Bang!
A spoon was thrown on the plate and it made a clear, ear-piercing sound.
Shaun stood up immediately and kicked the chair in front of him over.
Hah! He had completely underestimated that woman.
He originally intended to bring her down ruthlessly.
Shaun never thought that he would be used the other way round in the end. Before this, she had lost a billion dollars and seemed to be pushed to a corner because of him. However, it turned out she had been buying the shares that those disobedient shareholders had in silence. She impressively disposed of the people in the company who did not follow orders and successfully became the sole person in power. The market value of the company easily exceeded tens of billions.
Cate, oh Cate. She really amazed him.
Sarah was secretly furious to the point that she almost gritted her teeth until they broke.
Previously, she thought she could simply make Cate die, just like three years ago.
However, she did not dare to look down on Cate anymore.
…
10:00 a.m.
The chairperson’s office of Hudson Corporation was in chaos.
Director Irvine broke a vase out of anger. “Cate Cox, are you toying with us? Why didn’t you tell us that you were already in talks with Hazle Group and Talton Design from the start? You made us panic for no reason and we even sold our shares at a low price. As a result, you bought the shares for a cheap price. You’re too vicious! How did Sheryl give birth to such an *sshole daughter like you?”
“You must return the shares to us. If not, there’ll be no end to this.” Director Williams pounded the table hard.
“I’ve seen my share of evil people, but I’ve never met a person as evil as you. Hudson Corporation was founded by all of us. Instead, you’re doing whatever it takes to trick us away. As a person, you should have some moral limitations.”
“Young lady, you’re still young. Don’t be too cruel and don’t burn your bridges. Otherwise, you’d be dead before you know it.”
“…”
Faced with the shareholders’ reprimands and criticisms, Cate slowly took a sip of coffee before placing the cup on the table with a loud bang.
The office went silent. Cate raised her head. “Everyone, I didn’t want to be so merciless but during the first meeting upon my return, I told you all that the company wasn’t named after the Lyons family. However, you guys still worshipped Shaun and Sarah as if they were your ancestors.
“A few days ago, Shaun and Sarah were insulting me at the company’s lobby. You all, the shareholders, were like dogs licking at their feet to please them. You even told me to get lost. Since you all like sucking up to those two, go and find them then.”
“We only did that because we didn’t want to offend them. It was for the sake of the company,” Director Irvine said sheepishly, “If I knew that you had already found a construction company, would I even have to be so shameless? I did that for the company.”
“That’s right. We’ve done so much for the company these three years. Where were you back then?”
“If you don’t return the shares to us today, don’t even think of walking out of this door.”
“Really? I really want to see how you will stop me from leaving.” Cate laughed. Suddenly, more than 20 security guards entered and surrounded the shareholders.
Even the youngest shareholders were already 40 to 50 years old. When they saw this situation, more than half of their arrogance diminished.
Director Woofe thought of something and kneeled immediately. “Cate, give us, the shareholders, some mercy. We’re old, we just want to get some bonuses to earn a living.”
“Yes, we’ll listen to you in the future.”
“We should each take a step back and prioritize making peace.”
Cate rubbed her brows. It seemed like they were doing it the soft way because the hard way had not worked.
“Enough. Director Woofe, you even went to give Sarah a present yesterday. And Director Williams, you’re already so old. Isn’t it tiring for you to go to Sarah’s place every day? I’ve never even heard you plead for the company. You were just scolding me in front of Sarah most of the time.
“Not only that. Director Irvine, I’ve already assumed this position but why are you still reporting the company’s matters to Shaun every single day without leaving anything out? Director Carter, don’t you feel uncomfortable seeing your money spent on booking private rooms for Sarah and paying for her and her friends’ expenses?”
Cate exposed every one of them. Their faces were flushed red with embarrassment.
No one expected Cate to know about their movements so clearly.
“I expelled you guys from the board of directors because your hearts aren’t here anymore. You just want to catch the big fishes like Shaun and Sarah. You think that everything will go well for you as long as you rely on them, right?”
Cate said grimly, “To you, I’m a person without any credibility. You’re doing one thing in front of me and another behind my back. I don’t wish to have too many voices in a company. I just want my own voice to be heard. From today onward, you guys will have nothing to do with Hudson Corporation. Security, chase all of them out and don’t let them in anymore in the future.”
The security guards took action swiftly and chased all the shareholders out.
The office became empty in an instant. Chris said emotionally, “Cate, you’re becoming more like a chairperson now. You’re even stronger than your mom was back then. I feel inferior compared to you now.”
“Uncle Chris, the company will be counting on you and me from now on.” Cate smiled.
…
During an inspection in the evening when Cate just arrived at the Marketing Department, she saw a woman turning around and walking away upon spotting her.