The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 720

"Those old-timers on the board were unhappy with your performance in the competition. They've had a few meetings about it and even drafted a contract. It's on your desk, and they want you to sign it, give up your executive rights to the company, and just take a fixed dividend each month."

This was outrageous!

Iris was so upset and worried that her voice was more agitated than usual, and Hans, sitting nearby, could hear it.

Despite her anger at the board members, Molly kept her calm and asked softly, "Where are you now?"

"They've kicked me out of the company. I'm at home. Don't bother going to the company. I'm worried the old-timers will give you a hard time. Come home, and we'll figure something out together."

"We have to face this problem sooner or later." Molly thought that delaying the issue was not the solution, and they had no better ideas either.

Molly continued, "I'm heading to the company right away. Don't wait up for me for dinner. Don't worry, I got this."

"Molly." Iris's voice became hoarse, choked with sobs.

All the stress and difficulties fell on Molly's shoulders, and she felt terribly guilty.

"Mom, our lives will get better. Don't be sad. Wipe your tears." Molly could hear her crying, "The more people want us to fall, the more we have to stand tall and show them that we're not so easily beaten."

Iris was moved to tears by her words, and the sound of her soft sobbing came through the phone.

"Okay, Mom, you go calm yourself down, have a cup of coffee, look at some flowers. I'll be home as soon as I've sorted things out."