Steven said nothing. Thomas, flush with anger and embarrassment, grabbed his arm to stop him from using the computer.
“Steven, stop putting on an act. I won the shareholders’ meeting. You should be the one handing everything over to me right now! Surrender your power, or I’ll make your life hell!”
“Mr. Lancaster is right!” Mr. Lee, who had been waiting in the conference room, emerged just in time to hear the exchange. Puffing out his large belly, he walked over. “Mr. Lancaster, you ditched the last shareholders’ meeting for a woman. What gives you the right to waltz in here whenever you please? Do you think we’re just decorations?”
“Please show some respect for Mr. Lancaster. With all the negative press lately, many of our partners only want to work with him. Besides, I’m not the only shareholder here. Harlan, Gerald, and even Mr. Winters all endorse Mr. Lancaster. He is the future of Aether Studio! I hope you can see the reality of the situation!”
Harlan and Gerald were the types who kept to themselves, saying little and quietly waiting for their dividends. As for Mr. Winters, he had always been an unconditional supporter of Steven.
Steven held thirty-five percent of the shares. With the backing of his eight loyal shareholders, he controlled sixty percent, giving him absolute authority in the company.
But now, if his staunchest supporters abandoned him, even a one percent shift could be enough to cost him his position as CEO of Aether Studio.
The office door was open, and sound traveled easily.
Verna, waiting outside, frowned and wrung her hands.
The villainess's influence on the main character was too strong. In the original story, Steven faced risks from unknown investments, not internal power struggles.
The atmosphere was electric with tension.
Everyone expected a fight to break out.
But before Steven could speak, a dozen shareholders suddenly rushed in, heading straight for his office.
Harlan and Gerald, who had just been named, ran to Steven, their faces pale.
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