Chapter 664

Chapter 664:

“Sadie has fainted! Call an ambulance!”

The following morning, Sadie woke up in the hospital. Her body ached, and she felt completely drained. She still couldn’t come to terms with Noah’s death.

Suddenly, the door to her hospital room burst open. Samuel entered hastily upon seeing her awake.

“Ms. Hudson, there’s trouble at the company,” he said urgently. “Three days ago, Mr. Noel and Ms. Burgess visited the Wall Group, but you weren’t there. Mr. Noel left immediately, and now the whole company knows. The shareholders are meeting today, and they seem prepared to confront you.”

Sadie’s fog of confusion cleared. The Wall Group was Noah’s, Absolon’s, and Nigel’s legacy. She was determined to defend it.

She sat up, swung her legs off the bed, and slipped on her shoes. “Let’s go to the company,” she declared.

Samuel nodded, and they hurried back to the Wall Group.

Upon arrival, they found Tina directing a subordinate. Spotting Sadie, Tina quickly came over.

“Sadie, be cautious. Coyle has just arrived as well.”

Sadie acknowledged the warning with a slight nod. She took the elevator directly to the floor where the meeting room was.

The sounds of dispute were audible even through the closed door.

“Ms. Hudson’s disregard for the company is unacceptable!”

“The loss of such a crucial partnership is purely due to negligence!”

“I propose we remove Sadie from her position as chairperson!”

It was Coyle’s voice.

Samuel, overhearing this, began to sweat.

Sadie maintained her composure and pushed open the conference room door. The room instantly fell silent.

Under the scrutinizing eyes of everyone present, Sadie walked confidently to the head of the table. Despite her pallor, her stance was firm. She looked around at the shareholders, her gaze finally resting on Coyle. A faint, mocking smile appeared on her lips.

“Coyle, it seems you’re quite keen to see me removed from my position. I presume you have a replacement in mind?” She paused, her tone lightly sarcastic. “Or is it perhaps you?”

Her words, tinged with irony, charged the atmosphere with tension and confrontation.

Coyle’s face turned a shade of red. He was both angry and embarrassed. He hadn’t expected Sadie to be so forthright, stripping him of any pretense of dignity.

“Well…” He coughed, attempting to alleviate the tension. “I’m merely acting in the company’s best interests. It’s a necessary measure.” His words carried a superficial righteousness.

He added after a brief pause, “Three days ago, Mr. Noel from the Burgess Group made the effort to come here, and you, Sadie, failed to meet him. This caused him to leave. Surely, this demands an explanation? If you’re too preoccupied to manage the company, as a senior member, I’m prepared to step in.”

Coyle’s tone seemed concerned, as if he genuinely cared for the company’s welfare. He subtly boasted about his own capabilities, suggesting he was a more suitable chairperson.

Listening to his drivel, Sadie couldn’t resist clapping. The sharp sound echoed starkly in the silent conference room. An elderly shareholder, who had been quiet, sighed regretfully. “Sadie, this time you’ve gone too far.”

The older shareholders beside him looked similarly disappointed. They had once believed Absolon’s granddaughter could steer the Wall Group effectively. Now, they doubted their judgment.

Sadie took a moment, knowing all eyes were on her, then stood and addressed the room with confidence. “Give me three days. I’ll personally restore our partnership with the Burgess Group.”

She added, her voice gaining intensity, “If I don’t succeed within three days, I will step down as chairperson myself.” Her bold declaration stirred the room.

Nobody had anticipated such a forthright challenge from Sadie.

Coyle was taken aback; he hadn’t expected her audacity.

Three days seemed too short a timeframe for her to devise a plan. He decided to wait and see how Sadie would manage.

Coyle managed a forced smile. “Since Sadie has made her position clear, we’ll await her good news.” The other shareholders exchanged looks, the mood turning slightly awkward. But ultimately, they agreed.

As the meeting adjourned, Sadie suddenly said, “Coyle, please stay.”

Coyle stopped, turning with a confused look. “Do you have something else to say?” His tone was hostile, edged with challenge. “Or are you ready to concede defeat?”

Sadie responded with a frosty laugh. She walked up to Coyle, her gaze fixed on him. “The head of the Wall family has passed, a major event for us all. As a member of the family, you ought to have paid your respects,” Sadie’s voice was cold. “We had arranged for the funeral and notified you, yet you chose not to attend. Are you considering distancing yourself from us?” Her tone was pointed.

Coyle trembled with rage, his fists clenched tightly. His complexion paled, and his breathing grew heavy. He was incensed by her boldness to confront him so openly. She was clearly challenging his dignity.

Before he could retaliate, Sadie added, “If you fail to show up today, I’ll announce tomorrow morning that you and your kids are no longer part of the Wall family.”

With those final words, she turned and exited without looking back.

Silence enveloped the conference room once again. The other shareholders exchanged uneasy glances, none wanting to be the first to speak.

At that moment, Coyle’s assistant approached him cautiously.

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