Chapter 146

After seeing Brandon off, Carl told me I needed to attend the shareholders' meeting at his company.

Since I now own 30% of the company, making me the largest shareholder, I naturally have the right to attend.

I changed into appropriate attire and headed over. Carl's people led me to the door of a conference room, and I could hear the commotion inside even from the hallway.

One voice stood out, saying, "What makes Caroline qualified to be the major shareholder? Isn't it just because of what her dad left her?"

Another chimed in, "How embarrassing is it for us to be under her? We should band together and get rid of Caroline. What experience does she have to hold such a position?"

Carl's voice cut in, "That's not right. If it weren't for Mr. Sharp's investment, we wouldn't be where we are today. Isn't it only fair that he left assets to his daughter?"

"You're all not young anymore. Why are you picking on a young woman?"

"Now that he's dead, should his shares still hold sway over our company? Besides, Mr. Castillo is here, and he has also significantly helped us. I disagree with ousting her. Let's see what Mr. Castillo has to say."

I raised an eyebrow. Mr. Castillo must be Royce.

It made sense; today was the shareholders' meeting, so he should be here.

Royce calmly said, "You don't need to consider my opinion. Feel free to express your thoughts."

With Royce's apparent neutrality, some felt emboldened to speak more freely.

"I say we take this opportunity to swallow up Caroline's shares. What does a young girl know about business?"

"We've all been in the business world for years. How can we be content being under a young girl?"

Of course, there were also those who spoke up for Gerald: "That's not fair. If it weren't for Mr. Sharp, would this company be where it is today?"

"If it weren't for Mr. Sharp and Mr. Castillo's investments, our company would have collapsed long ago. You've all received substantial dividends over the years. Now that Mr. Sharp is dead, you turn your backs on him?"

"You're just grateful for a bit of money."

"Do you think Gerald invested in this company out of pure intentions? Look at the urban renewal in Old Town. He bought up so many properties, all left to his daughter. He even left her a construction company in Skyview City."

"Gerald just wanted to save more money for his daughter. Who knows what else is behind this? You're the only one foolish enough to speak up for him."

I chuckled softly, listening to the heated discussion without entering the room.

I wanted to hear what else they had to say.

"Everyone's getting off track. We're here for a shareholders' meeting, not to bash the Sharp family."

"I've been dissatisfied with the Sharp family for a long time. I support impeaching them."

"I disagree. The Sharp family has done a lot for us."

As the discussion grew more intense, I suddenly pushed the door open and walked in.

Seeing me, the faces in the room changed, most looking uncomfortable.

After all, they had just been badmouthing me, and now I had walked in on them.

As the largest shareholder, I naturally took the main seat and looked at everyone. "You all have quite the reputation in Suncrest City, but I didn't expect you to enjoy gossiping behind people's backs."

This made their faces even more uncomfortable, knowing I was referring to their earlier comments about me and Gerald.

The loudest one slammed the table and stood up. "Say what you mean. Stop being so passive-aggressive. We don't accept a young girl holding the most shares. So what if Mr. Castillo holds them? What qualifications do you have?"

"And Gerald's intentions were never pure. He probably used those shares to enrich himself. How else could he have bought those properties in the urban renewal area?"

Listening for a while, I finally understood. This person was jealous of the properties Gerald left me that could be part of the urban renewal. No wonder he was acting this way.

I chuckled. "Do you have any evidence?"

"Of course, I do! The money Gerald used to buy those properties is evidence. It's not a small amount!"

I chuckled again. "Just because you can't come up with the money, you think my dad couldn't either?"

"You're just jealous of my dad and resentful of the wealthy."

The man glared at me. "How dare you talk to me like that? I'm your elder. Didn't Gerald teach you any manners?"

I could tolerate his words about me, but when he started on Gerald, I slammed the table, and the room fell silent.

"My dad had plenty of manners. His biggest mistake was bringing a jerk like you into the company after investing. You've enjoyed the benefits and dividends he left, only to turn around and slander him."

The man glared. "Say that again, and see if I don't-"

Before he could finish, Royce calmly interjected, "See if you don't what? Are you threatening Ms. Sharp?"

"Don't forget, I'm still here. Do you think you can act out of line?"

"I'm here not because I care about the company's shares. You all know I have many companies. This is just one of them. But because of my close relationship with Mr. Gerald Sharp and Ms. Caroline Sharp, I was entrusted with something."

"He foresaw that some of you might bully his daughter, so he gave me a document."

He pulled out a stack of papers and had his assistant distribute them.

"Read this, and you'll understand."

I was surprised. I thought today was just a regular shareholders' meeting, so I came unprepared. It wasn't until I got here that I realized it was about my impeachment.

Who knew Royce had prepared for this long ago, with documents Gerald had given him.