Ballard, catching the insinuation, was briefly taken aback before erupting into mirthless laughter.
âYour wife has already wreaked havoc on my daughter, what good is a corporation then? Everyone, we must stand united and not cower before might.
Do not become the underlings of the Hughes Group!â
Brianâs good-looking face wore a chilly expression.
âBirds of a feather flock together.
Is it any surprise that your daughter Bryleeâs a bit crazy, just like her father? Edwin, it seems Mr.
Morgan could do with a psychiatric assessment.
â
âRight away, Mr.
Hughes!â Edwin responded with conviction, stepping decisively in front of Ballard and escorting him from the conference room.
Ballardâs entourage attempted an intervention, but Edwinâs strength was unmatched.
âLet me go! Brian Hughes, your audacity knows no bounds! You were merely a twinkle in your fatherâs eye when I was building my empire!â
Ballardâs protest was loud and fierce.
âNoisy,â Brian said coldly.
He signaled silently, and Edwin promptly gagged Ballard with a towel, removing him from the room.
The doorâs slamming severed Ballardâs tirades from the silent space.
A hush descended as Brianâs gaze swept over those assembled.
âDoes anyone else dispute my wifeâs legitimacy?â
The message was crystal clear.
Witnessing Ballardâs forceful removal served as a stern warning to them all.
Companies with ties to Hughes Group wasted no time.
âWe hold no objections.
We respect the judgesâ decision.
â
âIndeed, Mrs.
Hughes is a truly exceptional designer.
â
âItâs a rarity to find someone as altruistic as Mrs.
Hughes in design.
â
The roomâs tone shifted as flattery flowed towards Rosalynn.
Rosalynn could only sigh internally at the flattery.
Business allies were fickle.
Moments prior they were up in arms against her, now they couldnât sing her praises loud enough.
She wondered, if they knew she was now Brianâs ex-wife, what their expressions would be?
With this thought, Rosalynn got rid of Brianâs grip on her hand.