After a detailed discussion, Karin and Robert notify all shareholders and hold a meeting with them because there is still something wrong with Caleb's employment.
Emmanuel also shows up. And the look on his face seems to be somewhat ugly. However, compared to the annoyance in Emmanuel’s eyes, William is much calmer.
"Shareholders, the reason why I called you all here today is that I have an important announcement to make. And it is about my husband, Troy's disappearance, which is likely to be caused by someone."
Someone among the shareholders reminds them, "This should be told to the police, right?"
"I know. What I truly want to say is about the relationship between Caleb and Emmanuel."
Everyone in the meeting room is suddenly silent. Although they are all clear that Caleb and Emmanuel get along with each other quite well, the fact that Karin called Emmanuel by his name is indeed so surprising. And it seems that there are signs of their breaking up in the public.
William's face becomes gloomy. Even so, he doesn’t stop her from saying anything further.
"I have a report in my hand. And it is about Caleb's background investigation. He isn’t the son of Gale Shelton, a businessman in Edinburgh, but the biological son of Emmanuel sitting in this conference room!"
The crowd is in an uproar. Even Troy’s Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle are both startled. Originally, everyone thought that William was a pawn under Emmanuel. However, none of them expects that William will be Emanuel’s son. So they can’t be overwhelmingly surprised.
"If you don't believe me, you can take a look at this report of mine."
Karin gestures with her eyes. And Robert hands down the photocopied documents one by one. Even Emmanuel and William get a copy each.
After the shareholders read the content of the report, they are all shocked. While Emmanuel looks askance at his son with rage burning in his eyes. After all, he has gone through a lot of hardship. After a short period of anger, he regains his composure and says with a smile, "In fact, you don’t have to be so surprised. It is not a strange thing for a man to have an illegitimate son or daughter. The reason I didn’t announce it to the public is that I didn't want to be misunderstood. My nephew disappeared at this juncture. And my eldest brother passed away. As the Second Master of the Charlie family, I surely can’t stand by and watch the Charlie family fall. So I had no choice but to let my biological son take over the company. And I hope every one of you should refrain from thinking that my nephew's disappearance is my doing. If it weren’t fear that you would misunderstand me, I would have announced my relationship with Caleb."
“Hehe.” Karin sneers, "Uncle Emmanuel, since the situation has come to such an extent, never should you go on acting. Everyone can see the situation. You robbed your nephew's company, which is a fact. Why do you need to take everyone as a fool again to do a false explanation here?"
"Karin, if you are going to slander me like this, then I, as an elder, won’t bother with you. Just say it straight, what is your purpose for holding this meeting?"
"To ask you to step down. Because the relationship between the two of you makes me suspect that your real purpose isn’t that you are worried about the company's downfall as you said. To avoid the tragedy of competing for power and position, please withdraw from the operation of our company."
Troy’s Fourth Uncle suddenly stands up, "This request is completely unreasonable. After all, we can’t regard the company's operation as child's play because of your questioning. We all have seen how Manager Celab has exerted great efforts on running the company over these days. If you ask him to leave, then who will be responsible for this company? Karin, will it be you? Do you think your tender shoulders can carry this burden?"
"Yes, yes."
The shareholders immediately nod their heads. They don't care who owns the company. All they care about is that they can get more and more money into their pockets.
"In that case, then I have decided to withdraw all of my shares in Charlie Group. So feel free to mess around."
After Karin says so, the shareholders are shocked. After all, the Charlie family’s shares surely can’t be casually withdrawn. Otherwise, how can the company live on? It would be like a man without a heart. It surely can’t live on.
“Let’s discuss it amiably. Don't act on your impulse..."
"Yes, once the Charlie family shares are withdrawn, Charlie Group will be doomed. At least, it is a company you founded."
The shareholders advise Karin one after another. Karin holds a resolute attitude as she says, "As the saying goes, there can be only one. if they don’t leave. It is useless for you to talk more. Make a choice as soon as possible."
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