Chapter 909

\Chapter 909 Zach looked at the reporter’s badge and saw the big letters that spelled ‘Intern.” “Why is the entertainment news outlet sending interns to Jardin Corporation’s press events?” he asked.

The reporter did not look scared of Zach one bit. She said, “Mr. Jardin, don’t interns have the same right to be here? Or are you just mad about my question and trying to scare me in front of everyone?”

The PR manager of Jardin Corporation got up fast, “So sorry, Mr. Jardin. She’s probably a new intern and doesn’t get the rules yet. I’ll take her out right now.”

The bodyguard was ready to move, but Zach stopped him with a hand, “I’m sure that all the top executives at Jardin Corporation do their jobs right.” He then turned to face the reporter who was taking on the company by herself. “Would you have the courage to publish it if I tell you?”

The reporter stood tall and said with sureness, “Of course I will. Reporters are supposed to write the truth, to share what they’ve found so everyone can know the real story.”

Kevin gave her a serious look, trying to tell her to back off. But it seemed like she wanted to keep going. Zach’s smile was small and icy, “Yeah, she and I have a kid. But I’m not here to talk about my private life. I don’t want our story to bother her or get people mixed up in our business that doesn’t belong there.”

Cecilia sat on the stage with a frown, feeling jealous. Her hand was in a fist so tight it started to hurt.

She thought, ‘So, he’s really going through with it.’

“Listen up, everyone,” Zach said to the crowd. “The deal that tied our companies together was about the cash, not the heart. It was going to end at some point. And Jardin Corporation stands strong on its own.” He quickly checked his watch, showing he did not have much time. “We’ve decided to give YTCorp a small part of our company, just 1% of the shares, to make things right.”

The crowd reacted with surprise, ‘1%? Even 0.1% of Jardin Corporation’s shares are worth hundreds of millions.’

The same reporter stepped up with a question, “It’s well-known that YTCorp was a big part of Jardin Corporation’s success. And now, after all that success, it looks like you’re parting ways with them. Mr. Jardin, some might say that’s pretty ungrateful. What’s your response?”

The people in the room murmured among themselves, impressed with the reporter’s nerve. ‘Wow, Zach laughed, but there was no warmth in it. He looked sharply at the people around him, “In business, a loveless marriage is just a trade. But she’s different; she’ll always be the one and only Mrs. Jardin.”

Cecilia stood up, unable to stay quiet, “Enough, Zach. You’re the CEO of Jardin Corporation, and what you say can shake up our stocks. Think before you speak.” She faced the crowd, her voice full of apology, “I’m sorry, everyone. Zach’s not himself right now. He drank more than he should have.”