The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 347

Chapter 347 Stay as an Assistant

The air in the Burton Group’s large conference room was heavy and solemn as all the board members of the company were present. “President Burton has arrived.”

Justin arrived late for the meeting. “Apologies, Grandpa and everyone. Sorry for being late.” Arthur looked as black as thunder. Before he could speak, Robin’s mocking voice rang across from Justin. “You’re quite puffed up, aren’t you, Young Master Justin? To think that you could even be late for the board meeting! Do you need someone to personally pick you up for the next meeting?”

Frankie could no longer stand his words. “President Gunson, how could you—”

Just then, an elderly voice rang. “Shut up! What gives you, an assistant, the right to speak here?”

Frankie shuddered before turning to look at Arthur.

Obviously, Arthur wasn’t just expressing his displeasure at Justin’s late arrival for the meeting today. Having stepped down from his position for years, he rarely attended the board of directors’ annual meeting despite being the chairman of the company’s board of directors. Therefore, the fact that he had gone out of his way to call a board meeting this time showed that his dissatisfaction had accumulated to a certain degree. “Since everyone’s here, let’s take our seats.”

The conference room was silent once again.

Then, Arthur said, “As everyone knows, the purpose of today’s board meeting is to have everyone vote on the motion to remove Justin from his position as the Burton Group’s president on the spot.”

Someone argued, “Old Mr. Burton, we’d better be more circumspect about removing the president of the company.”

“That’s right. Ever since Young Master Justin took over the Burton Group, the company’s performance has gone up quite a few notches.”

The other board members quickly chimed in.

Justin had been running the Burton Group for years, so many of the company’s board members supported him. Unfortunately, Arthur was unshakeable in his determination this time. “His merits can’t make up for his faults. The Burton Group’s performance has visibly dropped this year. This is not because of the market, but because of the person heading the company.” Arthur darted a look at Justin. “Since there’s a problem, we have to solve it in time. The Burton Group belongs not only to us Burtons but also to all the board members present here. I can’t let the Burton Group be ruined in the hands of a single person.”

The instant he said that, the board members instantly broke into a discussion. Just then, someone asked, “But, Old Mr. Burton, if we remove Young Master Justin, who’s gonna be the president of the company?”

All of a sudden, a strange silence descended on the room. Everyone knew that Arthur only had two grandchildren. One of them was Justin, who was about to be removed right now, and the other was Tina, who had been sent abroad six years ago to be treated for mental illness. If Justin were to be removed from his position right now, who else could replace him?

Arthur’s face clouded over. “We, the Burtons, have few descendants, but it’s not that difficult to find a capable descendant from our family. However, the Burton Group’s century-old foundation is not to be squandered by someone as they please! Carrying the surname Burton doesn’t mean he can rest easy!”

Everyone was puzzled by Arthur’s words.

Arthur then continued, “I’ve decided to let Robin take over Justin’s position as the Burton Group’s president.”

Justin’s pupils instantly shrank at Arthur’s words. Having learned his ways from Jason, Robin was prone to resort to crooked ways. How could Grandpa hand the Burton Group to such a person?! “I oppose it!” he replied on the spot.

Robin scowled at once. “For what reason do you oppose it? This is Grandpa’s decision. What gives you the right to oppose it?”

Justin didn’t even bother to say a word more than necessary to Robin, though. He tried his best to dissuade Arthur, saying, “Grandpa, it’s true that I have to take responsibility for the Burton Group’s performance issues these days. I have no objection if you want to remove me as president, but Robin can’t be the company’s next president.”

Robin was one of Jason’s men. By handing the Burton Group over to Robin, the company would essentially be handed over to Jason. Now that Jason was on such close terms with those from the Jockey Club, he would bring the Burton Group down one day. By then, the Burton Group would be the next Hudson Pharmaceuticals.