Genevieve stated unhurriedly, “Specter Corporation was founded jointly by my father and Old Mr. Sutton. When Cooper and I got divorced, we discussed the matter and decided to have him manage Specter Corporation. Besides, I went to Central Group to work after marrying Armand. As such, it’s rather inappropriate for me to further interfere in the matters of Specter Corporation. Although I majored in interpretation, my husband has been teaching me about finance, and I’ve also learned plenty.”
Drumming her fingers on the table, she added solemnly, “If I can’t contribute anything after successfully being elected and cause all of you to suffer any loss, I’ll resign voluntarily.”
Peter snorted as though mocking her for her pipe dream.
Upon hearing her speech, the shareholders exhibited different expressions. They started whispering among themselves.
Shortly after, one of them stood up and declared, “We agree to a revote.”
As soon as Peter heard that, his expression changed. But recalling his conversation with Samantha in the car earlier, in which the latter said she had already swayed some of the shareholders over, relief suffused him.
Therefore, the shareholders started voting on the spot.
When Peter saw that Genevieve had obtained quite a number of votes, his heart lodged in his throat once more, and his brows creased deeply.
He knew that several of the shareholders there were bigshots who invested in Central Group back when Armand founded the company, and they were on Armand’s side in the first place. Following Genevieve’s appearance then, it was tantamount to her representing Armand. As such, they naturally supported her.
As the voting drew to an end, Peter obtained a few more votes and surpassed her.
By then, it was as though Genevieve’s defeat was a foregone conclusion.
Genevieve’s expression remained unchanged, but her hands on the table interlocked tightly together.
Just when the voting results were about to be announced, someone again pushed the conference room door open. Everyone snapped their heads up and cast their gazes over, only to see two young men stepping in.
One of them was a renowned doctor from General Hospital, Timothy Jensen.
The other man dressed in an iron-gray suit with an elegant aura was the current head of Specter Corporation.
Timothy swept a gaze over everyone in the conference room. Grinning widely, he clarified, “Don’t misunderstand, everyone. We’re not here to make trouble. Some time ago, both Mr. Sutton and I bought nine point five percent of Central Group’s shares from Mr. Armand.”
While saying that, he tossed the document under his arm onto the table.
“As shareholders of Central Group, we have the right to attend this shareholders’ meeting, yes?”
Hearing that, Genevieve eyed him.
When I flipped through the documents earlier, I even wondered why Armand’s shares dwindled so much. It turned out that he sold some to them both. But why did he do that?
After the secretary brought two chairs over, Timothy was the first to sit down. Crossing his legs, he languidly inquired, “When I came in, I heard a voting session in progress here. Has the voting concluded?”
“It’s about to conclude. Mr. Peter is ahead of Ms. Genevieve by a vote,” one of the shareholders answered.
Timothy massaged his temples with his fingers before he smiled and remarked, “Since the voting is still ongoing, I vote Genevieve. We’re at a draw now. Mr. Sutton…”
Turning to Cooper, he continued, “Your vote is very crucial.”
“Mr. Sutton, don’t forget that there’s a collaboration between us. You should think carefully before you cast your vote!” Peter threatened before Cooper could even utter a single word.
Nudging his glasses, Cooper countered placidly, “Mr. Peter, back when you asked me out to discuss the collaboration, I only said I’d go back and consider it carefully. I didn’t agree to it on the spot, did I?”
Following that, he declared, “I vote Genevieve.”
No sooner had his words rang out than Peter slammed his fist on the table, startling everyone.
“I want a revote!”
He shoved his chair away and sprang to his feet, throwing a chilly look at Genevieve. “Genevieve is too young, so she isn’t suited to manage the company. If Central Group were to be handed over to her, it’d go bankrupt sooner or later!”
