Michael and Mr. Miller was in the office discussing some business materials when Mr. Miller suddenly asked, “I heard you are already married. I am happy for you even though I wished the lucky lady was my daughter.”
Michael’s eyes sparkled at the mentioned of his wife. This didn’t go unnoticed by Mr. Miller. He was not upset for he is not like his ancestors who solely believed in arranged marriage, he believes in true love.
“Are you not concerned about your uncle?” He is back and it spells trouble wherever that power hungry man is.
“Don’t worry about. I believe he will be here few minutes from now.” Michael was confident. His plans was already in motioned.
“I have faith in you son. These old people tend to make things more difficult than it should.” Mr. Miller sighed.
There was a knock at the door and Alex came into view after being instructed.
“What is it?” Michael questioned.
“Sir, your uncle James Matthews is here and there are a few others alongside the shareholders. They are all waiting for your presence in the conference room.” Alex rushed out in one breath.
When Michael got to the conference with Mr. Dave Miller, the room was already full. They seemed to be the last to arrive.
He took his usual seat at the head. At least they know better. Dave Miller found an empty seat at the long table.
Michael looked at all the familiar and unfamiliar faces.
His father John Matthews was sitting to his left and Grandpa Matthews was sitting to his right. His uncle James Matthews and his son Christopher Matthews was also there. Even the Old man Miller was there.
Everybody was sitting with their own thoughts. The additional shareholders was nervous, especially the ones working alongside James.
After reading all the faces in the room Michael spat out coldly, “Let us begin. I do not have time to waste.”
James Matthews was the first to speak, “I think you already know why we are here. In order to inherit the family business, you have to obey the rules as well. I know that you are well aware of the consequences if you disobey.”
Michael tapped the table with his fingers lazily without responded. The rest kept quiet as well until Grandpa Matthews curiously, “James, please elaborate.”
Grandpa Matthews and Grandpa Miller was asked to come to the board meeting due to a change of CEO. They did not asked much questions since they knew James must have cooked up something.
“Dad, you and Mr. Miller know the agreement better than anyone of us since it was a deal made when you were hearty.
“James, that still doesn’t explained anything.” Mr. Miller suddenly speaks.
“Cough! Your father and I created that agreement in order to tie our family together through marriage. Everybody should know that the first born is normally the heir of the Family company unless the heir refuse or not competent enough to take over.” Mr. Miller said angrily. He was never a fan of James ever since he found out his true colors.
James was boiling at the old man’s words, “I did not get the chance to become the heir of the company by what about my son?” He gestured to Christopher who sat beside him uninterestingly.
Christopher was not interested in the family feud but he always tried to please his father since he lost his mother since he was in high school.
James continued, “My son should have been the heir to the company for this generation since he is the eldest grandson. I thought the eldest was always the heir.”
“James, do you even understand what you are saying? You want Michael to give up the company just because he is younger? Please remember that I was the heir before him and he is more than competent in his work.
He brought the company to the number one listing in the country and also took it to an International Platform. I did manage to create few businesses outside of the company but he turned them into a train group and created many other subsidiary companies.” John Matthews does not talk a lot but his brother was truly irritating and power hungry.
“He did all that but who asked him to? He knew that in order to keep it, he had to marry the first born daughter of the Miller’s but did he? He even got a loophole in the agreement to marry the second daughter and he still went ahead and got married to someone else. A poor gold digger from the slump.” James shouted to ensure everybody heard.
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