The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 533

Chapter 533 

“Do you heartless bastards have any conscience?” 

Landon stood up and scolded the shareholders who wanted to dismiss Reign. “Take a moment to reflect honestly. Ms. Labenz treated you well throughout her tenure, leading you to substantial financial gains.” 

“Blake Jones, let me remind you of the time when you went to Margaret Harbor Gambling City to play and ended up losing everything. It was Reign who extended a helping hand, lending you money to settle your debts and saving you from complete ruin.” 

And you. Timber Swift, when you were on the verge of despair, who came to your rescue?” 

“Anderson Hilton, when your wife and children faced bullying abroad, who stepped in to resolve it?” 

“And each one of you!” 

“How heartless and unscrupulous you are! Reign has shown you tremendous kindness, and yet you repay her with such ingratitude. Have you lost all sense of morality?” 

Furious, he glared at those who sought to dismiss Reign. Equipped with reason and evidence, he persistently questioned and scolded them. 

In response, the accused shareholders bowed their heads, offering only silence. 

“Alright, Landon, this is a board meeting, not a place for you to unleash your anger. Please take your seat,” Albert calmly interjected. 

“But Philip’s scheme is clear. He wants to drag Reign down with him, which is why he orchestrated this spectacle. This man is wicked, he covets the CEO position, and he’ll do whatever it takes!” Landon exclaimed urgently. 

“I said, take your seat! Albert’s tone suddenly grew stern 

Landon furrowed his brow, eventually relenting and falling into silence. 

Philip stood up, respectfully bowing to Albert. In a deep voice, he stated, “Mr. Labenz, everything I have done was for the sake of the company. I implore you to conduct a thorough investigation.” 

At home, Philip always referred to Albert as “Dad” but within the company, he maintained a formal address, calling him “Mr. Labenz” He made a clear distinction between public and private matters. 

“I understand. Just take your seat for now,” Albert responded calmly 

Philip’s frown cased slightly as he complied, but his heart swelled with pride and concealed disdain. 

During Albert’s absence, Philip had already bribed all the board members, acquiring a majority stake of 51%. 

No matter what Reign and Albert attempted, their efforts could not sway him. 

However, to uphold Albert’s reputation, Philip refrained from openly disclosing his actions. He kept some of his trump cards hidden, anticipating potential retaliation from Albert. 

Albert glanced at everyone in the room and calmly inquired, “Does anyone else have any further opinions?” 

Yvonne stood up with determination and asserted. “Mr. Labenz, I firmly believe that we should not dismiss Reign Labenz from her position. Throughout her tenure, she has brought substantial profits to the company, surpassing any losses by a considerable margin.” 

“I also agree that Ms. Labenz has done an outstanding job and guided us in the right direction,” added the sales manager, speaking softly 

The remaining shareholders began expressing their support, affirming their willingness to believe in Reign Labenz and stand by her side. 

Among the concurring voices, a shareholder rose and stated, “Ms. Labenz possesses evident abilities, especially when it comes to generating profits, 

“However, concur with Blake that Ms. Labenz has shown emotional fragility since Mr. Jaber’s departure. 

“Her recent lack of focus on work has resulted in significant financial setbacks for the company. This is the truth, and we have all witnessed it. 

‘Most importantly, Reign Labenz promoted Haylan Jaber, who not only offended the Muller family but also Robert Bard. With Haylan Jaber now deceased, if Reign Labenz retains her position of power, these two influential forces may pose a 

threat to us. 

“Ms. Labenz has led us onto a dead end. 

*Furthermore, I believe that to determine Ms. Labenz’s suitability as CEO, you can consult her closest secretary” 

Upon hearing this. Albert Labenz calmly remarked, “Bring all of Reign’s secretaries here.” 

Soon, all of Reign’s secretaries arrived. 

They were Lily, Lucy, and Karren. 

They were all stunningly beautiful and responsible for various aspects of Reign Labenz’s daily life, handling personal matters, running errands, scheduling meetings, and other minor tasks. 

Albert asked, ‘What do you all think of Ms. Labenz’s current condition?” 

Landon and Yvonne fixed their gaze on the three women, their hearts racing in their chests. 

At this critical moment, these secretaries held significant influence over Reign’s destiny. 

“Ms. Labenz hasn’t been doing well lately. Ever since Mr. Jaber departed, she has been frequently confused and making mistakes, Lily stated. 

“I share the same opinion. Ms, Labenz has been in a poor state and is unfit for work. I almost signed the wrong document,” added Karren. 

“Today, Ms. Labenz called me and requested that I book a flight to Whileal Kingdom. She even mentioned not wanting to handle anything anymore. I also believe she is not capable of working in her current condition,” chimed in Lucy. 

“You are lying!” 

Upon hearing their remarks, Landon and Yvonne felt a surge of anger. They shouted out instantly. 

They never expected that, at this crucial moment, Reign’s secretaries would all betray her so mercilessly. 

Reign Labenz had always treated these secretaries exceptionally well, buying them lavish clothing, raking them to upscale restaurants, and going to great lengths to secure benefits for them. She even assisted them with official paperwork and even introduced them to exceptional partners. 

Now, they showed such ingratitude, adding insult to injury when Reign was vulnerable. They were nothing more than ungrateful opportunists in Landon and Yvonne’s eyes 

Reign raised her head from her sorrow, seemingly shocked as she glanced at the secretaries. 

The secretaries averted their gazes, unable to meet Reign’s eyes as if feeling guilty. 

Philip Labenz observed the scene, sneering. “These are my people. What can you do to compete with me?” he thought. 

If Haylan were still alive, he wouldn’t have been confident in bringing down Reign. But now that Haylan was dead, Philip had countless ways to crush Reign. 

“Reign, do you have anything to say?” Albert turned to Reign. 

Hearing Albert’s words, everyone present sneered at Reign. 

Considering Reign’s current state, what could she possibly say? They just didn’t believe that she would turn the tide. 

Reign Labenz wiped away her tears, remaining silent with her teeth clenched. 

“Mr. Labenz, it seems that Ms. Labenz has nothing more to say. She has likely accepted this proposition and is prepared to step down,” stated Blake. 

“Yes, Ms. Labenz’s mental state has been poor, but she understands the bigger picture,” someone added.