“Since we all agree to elect a vice president, we now should speak of the one who you prefer. Then from those proposed, we will choose the best one. What do you think about this suggestion?” Charlotte smiled brightly and looked at Rita, “My dear sister, how do you think?”
“OK.”
“Great! Let’s get started.” Charlotte gave the shareholders a signal.
Immediately, one of them stepped forward, “Now the Brown family is in disorder. I think we need to find someone who is experienced and competent.”
“Yes.”
“That’s right.”
Others shareholders agreed instantly.
Looking quietly at them who were echoing each other, Rita smiled innocently, “So who do you think is qualified?”
“Well…Director Spencer is the most respectful among us who has been in business for years so I think the first candidate should be proposed by you, Director Spencer.” This shareholder mentioned the oldest shareholder.
Director Spencer’s full name was Bruno Spencer.
He was Amelia’s younger brother, the second biggest shareholder in the Brown Group, following the Brown family.
He seldom took part in the operation of the company but he was the oldest as well as the relative of the Brown family, so he was also highly respected by other shareholders.
Naturally, if someone wanted to be in charge, he or she must be agreed by him first.
It seemed that Charlotte had tried her best to control the company with the help of Director Spencer.
“As to the elder ones, Noah who is competent is still lying in the ICU and Mason…”Bruno sighed. He then looked at Charlotte, “As to Charlotte and Rita, I think Charlotte is the only one who is qualified.”
“Oh, you think so highly of me. I am just a girl who has been expelled by the family. In addition, I am afraid I cannot handle it for I am so young with little experience.” Charlotte shook her head immediately.
“But we cannot deny that you are from the family. When the family is in trouble, it’s reasonable that you come back to help. If someone who is against you, he or she must have a malicious intent.” A shareholder said, glancing at Rita.
Rita understood that he was attacking her.
If she said later that Charlotte was no longer the family member to disprove of the result, she would be criticized as the daughter who hindered the family development.
“Charlotte used to be Mrs. Miller’s assistant who did very well, so I agree that she is the vice president.”
“So do I.”
Bruno said. And the rest of them readily consented.
But Rita kept standing quietly and speechlessly.
However, all the shareholders seemed to ignore her reaction and opinion.
At this moment, Rita didn’t rival Charlotte, which delighted Charlotte who could not help smiling.
Although she was pleased, Charlotte still said no to them in front of the shareholders as a trick, “But during those days, my grandma was the one who mainly dealt with the business affairs. And she now… I am afraid that I am incompetent.”
“Don’t worry. We will support you and just do what you want to do.”Bruno patted her shoulder trustfully.
Then he turned to the others, “Charlotte is the best candidate who is qualified to be the vice president. Do you agree with me?”
“Yes.”
“OK!”
Witnessing their reactions, Charlotte was delighted, thinking that the whole family finally was under her control.
At the glance of Rita, she had no regard for her, convincing that Rita lost this time.
Charlotte’s emotion and feeling were all seen by Rita.
Raising her eyebrows and looking at Bruno, Rita cleared her throat and spoke in a low tone,
“I don’t agree.”
And the others were all in silence.
The room was quiet suddenly.
Then they looked at her with disdain and chose to ignore her speech.
Bruno looked at Charlotte softly, “Charlotte, you can go to your office tomorrow.”
Rita scanned all those ignoring her and narrowed her eyes in a rage.
She grabbed the bottle on the desk and threw it fiercely in front of them, growling, “I, don’t, agree.”
The loud smash surprised them.
They looked at her immediately.
After a few seconds Bruno was dissatisfied visibly, “Rita, what do you mean?”
“Oh, I just want to make a loud noise to let you notice and listen to me. My voice is too weak.”
Rita smiled aggressively.
Suddenly, Bruno was furious but he couldn’t find out Rita’s weakness.
Annoyed by Rita, he was more dissatisfied with her now.
And he said, “Only you object to the decision and we are five. So you should obey us and let Charlotte be the vice president.”
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