Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Chapter 19 Reelecting the Chairman It was good that Lena was here. It saved Melanie the trouble of looking for her.

Melanie walked past the reporters and overheard their questions.

“Lena, Melanie Jones is your manager and your cousin. Why is she competing with you for a spot at the International Socialites Gala? Are you not getting along?”

“How was she selected by the judges? Is there some foul play involved?”

Lena, with an innocent expression, exclaimed, “No way! It must be a misunderstanding. Melanie isn’t like that. She’s a capable person with great ideas. Over the past two years, she’s the one who’s sealed all of my business deals. She even manages things in Jones Enterprise. She’s amazing.”

“Are you saying Melanie Jones has the support of Jones Enterprise and knows how to get things done behind the scenes?” The reporters interpreted Lena’s implications perfectly.

Lena covered her mouth with her hand, pretending to have made a slip of the tongue. Her assistant stepped in to protect her, saying.” Please stop asking. Lena is very naive when it comes to business matters.”

Melanie continued walking past the crowd, a hint of mockery on her lips. What a show Lena was putting on!

She did not have time to bother with Lena’s insinuations. Let Lena dance happily a little longer. Melanie was eager to see how Lena would continue her innocent act when her misdeeds were exposed to the entire Harbor City.

Melanie took the elevator directly to the meeting room on the top floor.

As she turned the corner, she heard her uncle, Daniel Jones, shouting discontentedly, “We can’t even handle women’s perfume property. and now we want to dive into men’s perfume? It’s absurd! Whose ridiculous proposal is this?”

“That would be me.”

Melanie pushed the door open, the crisp sound of her cane against the floor announcing her arrival. Mr. Lincoln hurried over to welcome her and pulled out a chair for her. Melanie nodded to her mother.

Seeing Melanie’s involvement, Daniel was visibly frustrated. “Do you have any idea where the company stands right now? Must you destroy the legacy left by your father? I propose we reelect the chairman!”

In response, several factions loyal to Daniel echoed his sentiments.

“Why?” Melanie asked.

“Your mother has been occupying the chairman’s position without bringing about proper results. This is the voice of the board!”

Daniel Jones continued to set the tone.

Melanie sneered. “And are you any more capable, Uncle Daniel? Why don’t you share your accomplishments?”

“I...”

Daniel Jones was momentarily speechless.

However, he had a hidden agenda for this meeting. Fearing Melanie would disrupt things, he chose to take a more aggressive stance.” Anyway, all the directors are here today! Let’s vote right now. Those in favor of reelecting the chairman, raise your hands!”

Daniel was the first to raise his hand.

As the chairman, Eliza Jones held no voting power. Daniel Jones smugly looked across the table. Many of his loyal supporters raised their hands, collectively owning more than half of the shares.

He adjusted his tie, his mind began daydreaming about his reign as chairman. “See, this is the voice of the majority!”

“I disagree.”

Melanie calmly raised her gaze. “Without my agreement, your shares don’t add up to a majority.”

1/2 +15 BONUS Daniel’s expression shifted from one of triumph to anger. “Are you a shareholder? What right do you have to disagree? It’s impossible not to have a majority!”

He grinned at the group’s corporate lawyer, instructing. “Tell her, Mr. Reynolds! Have her accept reality!”