Chapter 975:
When Jeffrey noticed Harleeâs dismissal in such a crucial meeting, his irritation escalated.
But before he or his allies could react, Harlee spoke with perfect timing and shot him a cold look.
âYou think designing fashion is simple? I challenge you to create an original evening gown within a week.
Fail, and consider your board membership terminated!â She concluded her challenge with a sharp raise of her eyebrow, her expression icy.
Jeffrey tensed, his hand hovering over the table, but Harleeâs delicate fingers tapped the surface first. She added mockingly, âHold your horses. I have several strategies to relieve you of that twelve percent ownership.â
Jeffreyâs complexion turned ghostly white.
He hadnât anticipated Harleeâs audacity. Not only was she threatening his position on the board, but she was also aggressively targeting his shares.
Even Lonnie had treated him with a degree of deference, but here was Harlee, boldly initiating a confrontation!
The senior executives exchanged uneasy glances, instantly recalculating the power dynamics. They unanimously agreed that siding with the board members against Harlee was unreasonable, especially considering the risks to their own positions.
The other five board members, witnessing Harleeâs public dressing-down of Jeffrey, simmered with fury, their expressions grim. Yet, they remained silent, cautious not to challenge Harlee prematurely without first gauging her full capabilities.
Harlee, reading the room effortlessly, clapped her hands lightly twice.
At her cue, the meeting room doors swung open again.
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All eyes turned as two stern-looking men in camouflage uniforms entered and moved directly toward Harlee.
âYou have one week.
Fail to produce a satisfactory gown, and youâre out,â Harlee said sharply to Jeffrey. No sooner had she spoken than the two men swiftly seized Jeffrey and began escorting him out of the room.
His mouth was covered before he could make a sound, leaving him unable to voice any objections.
The roomâs occupants were frozen in shock, unaccustomed to such a blatant display. It was a clear and harsh flexing of power! Harleeâs earlier confident stride into the boardroom now made sense.
Her tactics were even more ruthless than Lonnieâs. This single incident dramatically altered the collective viewpoint and completely disrupted the unity among the six board members.
More than just asserting her dominance, Harleeâs actions served as a stern warning: anyone considering confronting her should think twice. That was badass!
The assistant who had entered with Harlee, remaining unobtrusively in the corner, subtly gave her a thumbs up. Now, he finally understood why Brenton had sent him.
Brentonâs concern wasnât about the board members potentially overpowering Harlee; rather, he feared Harlee might go too far and disband the board entirely.
âAre we ready to start the meeting now?â Harlee asked in an even tone.
Relief washed over the room as Harleeâs voice finally carried a hint of warmth. The earlier episode hadnât just been tenseâit had been like a unilateral annihilation. She left no opportunity for the board members to push back.
Harleeâs entrance into the Sanderson Group promised a profound shift in the power dynamics.
However, for department managers who were merely employeesâ¦
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