The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 386

Chapter 386 Passive-Aggressive

The air in the car was almost frozen. In the rearview mirror, Frankie could not bear to look at the man’s facial expression in the back seat. “President Burton, why don’t I go and ask?” “What are you going to ask?” Instantly, Frankie was at a loss for words. What am I going to ask?

Frankie knew Justin’s current mood better than anyone else. No one could understand the pain of being betrayed by their own family. Julian was the cousin he grew up with, and Rachel was the woman he loved all his life. Yet, both of them walked away from him at the same time.

“Let’s go.”

After saying those two words with much difficulty, he finally retracted his gaze and leaned back against the back of the chair feebly.

Even though he was odd to think this, he did not hate anyone or feel any anger.

At the moment when Julian appeared at the memorial service and was announced as the heir of Burton Group, Justin had no other emotions except for a moment of astonishment.

Similarly, Justin was neither angry nor even jealous when he saw Rachel rush over to the park a while ago and walk side by side with Julian on the path along the river, looking like a match made in heaven.

At this moment, Justin finally understood what it meant to lose. The real meaning of loss was that one did not even have the qualifications to retain something or someone.

It’s better this way. The current Julian is capable enough to protect Rachel. He is her best refuge.

“Frankie.”

“Yes, President Burton.”

“Book me a flight to Montenegro.”

“You’re going to Montenegro?” Frankie was stunned for a moment, but he nodded in agreement shortly after. “That’s right. You need to rest for a while. Don’t worry. I’ll help you make proper arrangements regarding the matter on Burton Group. Well then, when will you be back?”

However, Justin did not say a word. He didn’t know how long he would be away. He seemed to have no reason to stay in Riverdale any longer.

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Everyone thought that the president of Burton Group was about to be replaced by Julian. But after the reallocation of shares, Julian actually tried his best to resign at the first general meeting of shareholders. Instead, Julian proposed that Robin remained as Burton Group’s president, while he would be the vice president.

“But the vice president is President Burton. So if you’re the vice president, then President Burton…”

Out of the blue, this sentence came out, and everyone looked at each other in dismay.

A few gazes landed on the position that initially belonged to Justin. However, the seat was empty at the moment.

After the memorial service, Justin said he was not feeling well and did not come to Burton Group ever again.

“Mr. Zimmer, are you senile? Julian is now the largest shareholder of Burton Group. He has the right to appoint and remove any positions in Burton Group. The entire Burton Group belongs to him. Do you think a mere position of a vice president will do anything?” Robin rudely scolded the person who spoke.

The person was obviously angry from being jabbed by Robin.

After all, Julian was a suddenly assigned leader. Despite him being the largest shareholder, he still has not gained the favors of the other shareholders. Julian did not have his own men or network in Burton Group. Furthermore, these shareholders were stubborn. Although they showed respect outwardly, they had different sinister ideas inwardly.

Even so, Julian was not angry. Then, he said in a low voice, “Everyone had misunderstood, Justin is my cousin, and he has been in Burton Group for so many years. His contributions are obvious to all. Who stipulates that there can’t be two vice presidents in a company?”

Once again, the crowd was taken aback by this declaration.

Later, Julian added, “My initial intention was to let him return to be the president. But it’s best to postpone this decision, considering the frequent changes of the company’s presidents in the short term will have too much impact on stock market fluctuations. I think everyone has no opinion about this, right?”

Julian’s humble and gentle attitude surprised everyone.

At once, Robin raised his hand. “I’ll express my stand first. I have no opinion anyway. I have nothing to say if you guys want me to retire from this position one day.”

As the crowd noticed Robin listening to Julian’s words, everyone felt even more shocked. Then, the crowd started whispering.