Madam Escaped Again Sir novel Chapter 600

Asher's expression immediately tensed up when Sonia mentioned bringing in an arbitrator to settle their dispute.

He was visibly starting to feel nervous because he knew that losing his shares meant losing his influence and position in the company. It would be equivalent to getting banished from Paradigm Co.!

"Sonia, you..."

Right when he was about to say something in an attempt to calm Sonia down, Jessica angrily interrupted as she loudly banged the table and cried, "Don't go overboard, Sonia!"

Everyone's heads whipped in Jessica’s direction at her sudden outburst.

"Oh? What did I do?" Sonia asked with her eyes narrowed.

"Stop playing innocent! Uncle Asher is our relative—not to mention, an elder. You should show him some respect. Your attitude is an embarrassment to the Reeds!" Jessica reprimanded. The way she pointed at Sonia made it seem as though Sonia had done something unforgivable.

Sonia could not help but let out a scoff at her sister’s answer. "Our relative? Jessica, you even had it in you to murder your own father. I doubt you really think of President Dafoe as an elder that you respect." She then turned to Asher and reminded him, "President Dafoe, please don't ever let down your guard around her. She did not hesitate to push her father to his death. You know it will be much easier for her to plan your death if she wanted to."

As soon as Sonia said that, a guilty look flashed across Jessica's panicked face as she shouted, "You better stop spouting nonsense! Who are you accusing of murder?!" Jessica's heart felt as though it could stop at any time at that moment.

Did Sonia know something?

No, she couldn't possibly have known about the poisoning. Sonia must be talking about the embezzlement incident that made their father take his own life.

Her eyes had started rolling around nervously at this point. Right. The embezzlement. That must be it. Stop panicking, Jessica. You can't give yourself away mow, Jessica convinced herself.

Unbeknownst to Jessica, Sonia had been observing her the whole time she was having inner turmoil with herself. Seeing Jessica's reaction only made Sonia clench her fist tighter.

It seemed that what Nancy had said about Jessica being the one who poisoned Henry was true. Otherwise, Jessica wouldn't have reacted so anxiously if she was innocent.

Sonia remembered how Jessica had reacted fairly calmly when Sonia had talked about the embezzlement and suicide back when they were in Kosovo. All Jessica had mocked in reply was how their father had ended his life because he didn't have the mental and emotional capability to endure a little bit of setback.

Her reaction now could only mean one thing—she did poison their father.

It was hard to believe that someone could actually do something so cruel to their own parents. Just you wait, Jessica Reed, Sonia promised to herself. I'll make you pay for your actions.

“I'm spouting nonsense, you say?” Sonia let out another scoff. “Jessica, you know what you did. You know exactly how big of a part you played in Dad's death. I won't get into it, but mark my words: you won't live another day in peace now that you have me as your enemy.”

Jessica disgruntledly rolled her eyes and retorted, “That's your threat? Okay then. I'll wait and see what tricks you have up your sleeves. But first, we are all here to discuss who will be taking the chairperson position!”

“No need for a discussion!” Sonia announced. She had her head held high as she coldly looked at Jessica. “Anyone but you can have the position. Need I remind you again? You have neither the power nor shares to qualify as a candidate. What exactly are you putting on the table to claim that you have what it takes to go against me?”

Unexpectedly, Jessica smiled as she swayed her arms and said, "Who said I don't? I'll admit that I have no experience in running a company, but I have Uncle Asher to lead me through the process. As for my shares... I am Dad's biological daughter, aren't I? That means that I’m entitled to half of what you have! Lawfully speaking, I should have 25.5 percent of your 51 percent. Now tell me, am I still unqualified for the position?"

Opinions were divided by Jessica's words, and another discussion broke out among the attendees.

"That's true. The previous chairman did not leave a will regarding the distribution of shares due to his sudden passing. The second daughter should have half of what President Reed has."

"I have to agree with that."