EuropeNovelHer Hidden Crowns Ch 178 Chapter 178 Soon enough. Hall Corporation's shareholders began trickling in. Their postures were upright in their sharp suits, their faces carrying smiles.
Ever since Antin look over the company, every meeting had brought good news. The atmosphere in the room was light, almost expectant. One by one, they took their seats. Only then did Randall and Waher step inside.
Randall, clad in a deep gray suit, carried himself with authority. His sharp are swept the room, but when he saw no sign of Austin, his brows instantly knitted together. With a displeased expression, he tossed the folder in his hand onto the conference table The load thud instantly drew the attention of every shareholder. As Austin's uncle and one of the major shareholders, Randall commanded respect.
After checking his watch, Randall let out a scott Irritation laced his tone as he asked, "It's already this late, and he's still not here?! To him. Austin was becoming increasingly undisciplined.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWalter pulled out a chair beside him and sat down, letting out cold chuckle. "Our dear Mr. Austin certainly knows how to make an entrance, keeping us all waiting " A flicker of disdam flashed in his eyes. He was eager to see just how long Austin planned to keep this act up. This time, he had cfully prepared.
Across the table, Pierre sat with his hands resting on the table. In an even tone, he began, "If I'm not mistaken, it's currently 8:58 am. There are still two minutes until the His deep blue suit gave him an air of retinement, but the pressure he exerted was undeniable.
expression darkened at his words. His cold pare locked on Pietre as he gritted his teeth. "You're always so good at defending him, aren't you.
He and here hall never seen eye to eye. Pierre's loyalty to Austin made that impossible.
Likewise, Pierre despised water, who strutted around the company and threw his wright around despite holding only minor shares Merting Walter's glare head-on, Pierre didn't bother mining words. "Not as good as you are at protecting yourself." The tension in the room thickened instantly. Sensing it, a few shareholders quickly stepped in "Con, let's not run the atmosphere. We're all on the sside." "Let's all take a step back, another chimed in.
Randall's cold gaze swept across the room before setting on Pierre. His voice carried a warning "Aren't such remarks inappropriate, Mr.Graham?" It was clear this meeting wouldn't and pracefully Everyone in the room was shrewd-they knew when to pick their battles.
Noordered to stop in Instead, they lowered their heads, feigning distraction.
Pierre, however, remained unfazed just as he was about to respond, Austin strode toward the conference room.
A precisely 9:00 am, he stepped inside the room with Gabriel following closely behind. Without a word, he walked straight to the head seat and sat down Randall's sharp past was fixed on his Before Austin could even speak, he threw the folder in front of him. His voice was heavy with accusation. "Austin, I expect a reasonable explanation for this bullion-dollar loss. If you can't preone, I won't hesitate to replace you as the company's CEO The in the room tightened instantly Walter leaned back, amirking. He was eager to see how Austic planned to get out of this one.
Austin leaned forward, packed up the folder, and flipped it open. Silence settled over the room as everyone watched him He scimmed the data quekly. Then, a faint smirk played on his lips as he remarked coolly, "You wantto step down over the Eastside project's losses?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe had known Rundall and water wouldn't cempty-handed today. And sure enough, they didn't disappoint.
Randall scotud, looking at him with disdain. "With With losses this massive, you still have the nerve to talk
Awitin tossed the folder onto the table, his tore can but tim "Unclem Randall, there's no need to rush. I'll explain everything, one by one! There was an unntakable sharpness in his demeanor.
For a brief moment, the room was struck by an odd realization. Who was really at a disadvantage here? it almost felt like Randall was the que losing ground Randall's gaze darkened as he looked at the folder Austin had just discarded "Thope your explanation is satisfactory," he snapped, crossing his arms.
Austan dide I even spare him a glance.Itis voice turned ice cold as he called out, "Gabriel." Gabriel immeduerly stepped forward and turned on the projector.
All eyes turned to the screen.
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