A Domineering Female President
Jamal and Thompson gaped at Carla. They had no idea what she was getting at.
Though some board members remained skeptical, they held important positions in the company. If they were to leave, the company would be in a total mess and had to stop operation.
"Carla Lierger, this is too much!" Kallum exclaimed, slamming on the table. He rose to his feet and declared, "She's messing around to destroy Giblo Group!"
"What will I get in return when Giblo Group is destroyed?" Carla retorted icily. "Even if you refuse to admit it, my children are the heirs to the company. Mr. Jombo Giblo has left his shares to them."
The rest promptly calmed down at her words.
Those who were talking earlier quietened down and gazed at her curiously, for they were unsure what she meant.
"You can doubt me, but I won't allow you to doubt Jombo or my husband, " Carla announced haughtily. "I believe you know Jombo's will. Before his death, he left everything to his great-grandchildren, and I am their mother. That means I'm their guardian for now. My husband has also transferred his shares and assets to me. You should know that they are smart and capable enough to avoid being controlled by a woman. Why can't you trust their decisions? Instead of seeing what I can do, you immediately found fault
with me. What will you gain from kicking me out? If Giblo Group is in a mess, who will take charge? Kallum?"
At her explanation, everyone swiveled around to stare at Kallum.
Thompson was beaming inwardly. Good job for turning the target to Kallum! She successfully made everyone assume that Kallum is creating trouble because he's ambitious enough to take over the president's position.
Kallum's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly explained, "That wasn't what I meant! I only want the best for Giblo Group and the Giblo family. The Liergers are our enemy. I did nothing wrong by questioning you!"
"You can question me, but instigating the others isn't the right thing to do, " came Carla's cool answer. "This isn't our company's anniversary. I didn't receive any reminder in advance, but thirteen board members from the headquarter turned up in Aymo City. What about your jobs? This is a clear threat."
"No, don't make things up."
"You know what you did, " Carla said harshly. "Everyone here is smart enough to know that."
"How dare—"
"Let me repeat myself." Carla swung around to face the rest of the board members. "Those who want to leave can sign on the resignation letter. I'll approve it without further delay!"
The other board members exchanged looks without saying anything.
Some of them hung their heads low in order to avoid being named.
In fact, none of them wanted to leave. To become a board member or upper management in Giblo Group was a dream come true for most of them.
"Kallum." Carla turned to look at Kallum.
"Why? Are you going to force me to resign?" Kallum rebutted in a fit of rage. "Impossible! I've been working in Giblo Group for thirty years and I deserve credit for my efforts! I won't leave!"
"I'm glad you'll stay." A grin appeared on Carla's lips as her tone grew soft. "We can still be a family if you stay. The outside world is waiting for something to happen to Giblo Group after Zayn went missing. We should work together to face our enemies together!"
The tension within the room quickly dissipated.
Besides giving Kallum an out, she also exuded warmth as though everyone here was part of the family facing the same problem.
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