Hearing that, Eugene sneered. Then, he suddenly turned his head and looked at Lara. âHow did you know that I was poisoned?â
At once, Lara felt her heart sink. Immediately afterward, she explained herself by saying, âI was also deeply concerned about you. We couldnât see you, and your dad was thinking about you.
So, I asked my assistant to inquire about your condition. I have no idea who she inquired from and let us think you were critically ill, but itâs better now that youâre fine. It saves us the time and effort in worrying that the company has no leader and figuring out who to elect as the new president.â
Listening to Laraâs watertight statement, Eugene scoffed. âDeeply concerned about me? When I was critically ill, you guys convened all the shareholders together to fight for my current position. You guys even bothered my aging Grandpa to make a trip to the company and fight with his own brothers to the point that his face turned purple with rage. And you dare to call this concern?!!!â
At this moment, Edward frowned slightly as he was a little dissatisfied with Eugeneâs attitude toward Lara. âYou were lying in the hospital for a few days and didnât come to the company. Do you know how messed up the situation in the company was? Do you know how panicked the companyâs employees were? Lara and I were simply discussing how to help you stabilize the situation.
So, how is that not regarded as our concern about you?â
There was no ounce of expression on Eugeneâs face while his pair of sharp eyes stared at Edward. Eugene then retorted with a cold and deep voice, âSo, the solution that you guys discussed was to take over my position while I was critically ill? Not to mention, Doctor Maxwell had already made it clear to you all that I was fine.
Even if I was really critically ill, shouldnât you guys keep a tight lid on my illness and look for Grandpa to figure out a way to make the company operate normally? Yet, you guys still allowed the news to continue circulating around and let the company fall into such a mess. Panicked? Instead of finding a way to solve the problem, you guys looked for someone to inquire whether I was really critically ill. Just like this, you guys still have the nerve to speak or fight.â
After he spoke, he paused for a while. His eyes blinked lazily. âFrom what I see, you simply wish for the company to be as chaotic as possible. That way, you can take advantage and gain profit from this chaos. For someone as selfish as you, do you think how long can you stay in position even if I give it to you?â
Eugeneâs words sounded fairly rude. Although there were only positions and no father-and-son relationship in the company, everyone clearly knew that they were a father and son. Arenât his words the equivalent of slapping Edward in the face?
At that moment, the atmosphere in the conference room seemed to have dropped to a freezing point. Everyone was having butterflies in their stomach. Heâs not being lenient even to his own father. At this point, we canât even tell who will be the next to face Eugeneâs wrath.
Edward still instinctively choked when his eyes met Eugeneâs icy gaze. He quibbled, âWhat profit can I gain? And why do I wish the company to be as chaotic as possible?â
After that, Lara also added, âEugene, you carry your words too far! Edward did this to stabilize the situation. You can say that his approach isnât rigorous enough, but you canât say that heâs acquiring profit in times of trouble. You canât say he wishes the company to be as chaotic as possible. He is your biological father! He even told us that he would return the position of president to you once you have recovered. Do you know how much it hurts his feelings to think that you doubt him so much?â
In a swift, Eugene shifted his gaze to Lara. âWell, he probably didnât think that far, but he has you, hasnât he?â
At once, Edward was anxious again. He pointed at Eugene and scolded out loud, âEugene! Speak properly and stop this insulting behavior! These are all my ideas! They have nothing to do with Lara! Stop implicating her in this!â
Eugeneâs aura changed drastically when her heard that. He was most annoyed whenever Edward defended Lara. At that moment, his entire body was no longer indifferently-idle like how it was from a while ago. Resembling a shadow that suddenly shrouded him, there were tints of inexplicable hatred in his gaze as he looked at Edward.