What Separates Me and You novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149 Time to Use My Powers 

Everyone looked at one another, unsure how to react. 

Robert continued, “I can guarantee that Kiran is entirely capable of holding this position. Ever since the establishment of the overseas holding group, there have been no major issues under his leadership. 

“Hence, there should be no problem whatsoever in electing him as the president of Alvarez Corp. 

“So now, if you agree and wish to elect him as your next president, please raise your hands.” 

Robert raised his hand as soon as he finished speaking. Following his speech, a few others raised their hands as well, but upon closer examination, it was only two or three in a crowd of many. A large majority were still hesitating. 

The camera was facing everyone, capturing the glaring light of the projector in the dim conference hall and the variety of expressions sprinkled throughout the room. 

“Why, are there some of you who still disagree? Do any of you have any opinions or objections. you would like to voice? It’s okay. You can speak up. No one will fault you for it.” 

The white-haired shareholder who spoke earlier said, “Shouldn’t we wait for President Alvarez? He is, after all, one of the shareholders of this corporation too.” 

Robert glanced at the shareholder. “The meeting has come to this point, and he hasn’t shown up yet. Do you think he’ll still show at this point? 

“Are you all refusing to take a stance unless he’s here? 

“You are shareholders, for God’s sake, not someone else’s subordinates! Do you really need someone else’s permission to express an opinion?” 

With anger permeating his tone, Robert’s thunderous voice echoed through the conference 

hall. 

He was truly enraged. He had not expected so many of them to align themselves with Lewis, to the extent of disregarding him as the board chairman! 

It seemed that his decision to elect a new president this time was entirely correct. 

Especially after the stunt Daphne pulled, Robert had no trust left in the two siblings whatsoever. 

This statement of his stirred whispered conversations to break out in the room. Everyone else could tell that Robert was starting to lose his temper. 

“Are there any other objections?” Robert’s gaze was imposing, conveying the message that no one was leaving the conference hall that day before they declared their stance. 

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Under his pressure, a few others raised their hands slowly. 

It was now up to six against six. Only one other person’s vote was required to finalize this 

matter. 

So, Robert shifted his gaze to the person diagonally across him. It was a balding man, wealthy and slightly overweight, but his expression was amicable, the hallmarks of a people pleaser. As soon as the man caught Robert’s eye, he smiled awkwardly before raising his hands slowly. Kiran looked at the shareholders in the room, his expression triumphant. 

He’d never expected things to have gone so smoothly. 

As the rest of the group, who had not raised their hands, watched him intently, their gazes serving as a warning, but to everyone’s surprise, he stood unwaveringly on Robert’s side. 

He, too, thought that Lewis was not coming that day. 

And since Lewis would no longer be coming, why should he single himself out to be targeted? Why not make things easier for himself and avoid making enemies as much as he could? 

As soon as the man raised his hand, the conference hall door opened. 

Everyone in the room turned in unison. 

Standing at the entrance in a dark, formal suit was Lewis. His gaze was cold and indifferent as he swept a glance over the conference hall. Everyone in the hall hardly dared to breathe in his 

presence. 

He strode forward, a small smile playing on his lips. 

“I haven’t even arrived yet, and you all are already in such a hurry to vote. What? Are you electing the new president already?” 

Unhurriedly, he walked to his seat at the front of the room. Instead of sitting down, he simply kicked away the chair and supported himself on the table with both hands, looking down at the attendees superiorly. 

His voice was light, but he exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression. 

Robert frowned. “You are late to the shareholders’ meeting, of all events. Do you still think it’s appropriate for you to take this seat?” 

Lewis angled his head to look at him. “The meeting is scheduled for 9.30 am. It’s only 9.00 am now. Is that considered late?” 

“We’ve all arrived anyway. Do you really expect us to wait specifically for you?” 

Lewis replied lightly, “So you started on your own accord. Continue then. Where are you now? The vote, right? Does my vote as a shareholder count as well?” 

Robert shot back bluntly. “Didn’t you resign? We are meeting to elect the new president now, but since you’re here, you might as well share your last words to the company.” 

His words indirectly gloated the outcome of the voting. “Either way, the vote is over. Even if you were to vote, it would be seven against six.” 

Lewis was silent for a while before he burst out laughing. 

Everyone thought he was crazy to be able to laugh when things had reached this point. 

Lewis raised his hand and beckoned to Conrad. Responding to his signal, Conrad brought over the documents he had been holding onto. 

Lewis tossed the documents onto the table. “Well, I suppose it’s time to use my powers. 

“According to the guidelines, those who hold more than 34% of the shares in the company have the power to veto decisions made by the company as they see fit. Unfortunately, I now hold 35% of the company’s shares. I, therefore, declare your votes invalid.” 

Upon hearing his words, a great number of people stood up to express their protests, the loudest among them being Robert. 

“You-how is that possible?” Robert flipped through the documents incredulously. 

Originally, he held 50% of the shares in the company, but he was the one who distributed them himself. Daphne and Lewis acquired nearly 30% of his shares in the company, while the remaining 20% was divided, with 3% given to his wife, Mrs. Alvarez. 

Even if he were to regain Lily’s shares, all of that combined would only amount to 27%. 

That was the sole reason why he’d called this meeting instead of single-handedly electing the next presidential candidate.