Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 773

"Welcome, friends from the press, to the Lockwood Group. Today, we have a major announcement. Our former president, Terence, has resigned from his position. Our new president, Mr. Simon, is about to take office. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome the new president of the Lockwood Group, Mr. Simon!"

A few scattered sounds rippled through the venue. The crowd was clearly confused. Rumors had been flying that Terence was kicked out of the Lockwood Group, which everyone found strange.

After all, Terence was the sole heir. If he was out, who would inherit the company?

They never expected a 'Simon' to appear. Who was this Simon?

Could he be Terence's father's illegitimate son? Good heavens, there was truly no such thing as true love in this world. The tragic romance between Terence’s parents had been the stuff of legend in Aurelis for years. When Terence’s father passed away, his mother was so consumed by grief that she nearly died of a broken heart right there at the funeral.

It was a story that brought tears to all who heard it, a romance many considered a classic tragedy. And now, Terence's father supposedly had an illegitimate son named Simon.

Many people couldn't accept it.

Simon walked onto the stage, full of energy. "Friends from the press, distinguished guests, I am your new president, Simon. It is a great pleasure to meet you all here today. From now on, the Lockwood Group will forge ahead, contribute to society's welfare, and work alongside you all to usher in a new era of dominance for Mariston Vale."

Simon said, "The reason Terence was kicked out of the Lockwood Group is, of course, because he made a mistake that caused the company to suffer heavy losses. As president, he should prioritize the interests of the shareholders and the company. How can he get entangled with a woman who is already married and has a child? His personal emotional problems caused the Lockwood Group's stock to plummet, and he showed no remorse. Someone like that is unfit to be president."

"Furthermore, as everyone knows, Terence's legs are not in good condition; he's been in a wheelchair for years. The president of the Lockwood Group should be a healthy, young, and intelligent descendant of the Lockwood family. And Terence isn't the only Lockwood descendant. A man in his condition shouldn’t be burdened with the weight of an empire. He belongs in a clinic, resting and recovering—not in a boardroom. Don't you agree?"

The people below were repulsed by Simon's exaggerated gestures but didn't dare say anything. This Simon was openly dissing Terence as a disabled person. While it was true the man's legs were impaired, it hadn't stopped him from leading the Lockwood Group to dominate the business world.

What kind of power did this newcomer have to dare speak of Terence this way? However, what Simon was implying was that he, too, was a descendant of the Lockwood family.