Chapter 62
"Wait!"
Arya stood up slowly and calmly.
The two security guards were motionless as they were shocked by Arya's calmness.
Richard was unable to keep his composure. 'Is she trying to rebel against me?’
Arya handed the document to Richard with a straight face. "You might as well see if you are qualified before you chase me away.”
Richard replied coldly, trembling. "I have the final say!"
He thought that Arya would never have a share.
"Why are you guys still standing there? Take her out!" Richard shouted at the two security guards in anger, regardless of his usual image.
"I think we can take a look at it. Maybe that's why she dares to be so presumptuous here.” Standing up from his seat, Orlando walked to Arya, glanced at her, and then picked up the document. Everyone was curious about what was inside, which made Arya so confident. She was even not afraid of Richard's roar.
They waited eagerly for Orlando to speak.
Orlando raised his eyebrows. He looked at her with a smile. "Good job."
Then he put down the document and resumed his seat.
Out of curiosity, someone nudged Orlando and asked in a low voice, "What's that?"
Orlando said, raising his chin, "Go and see if you're curious.”
Someone couldn't help but take a look, then glanced at Richard silently.
Seized by curiosity, someone else went to check it again, and it went around soon.
One of them said politely to Arya, "Arya, why don't you sit down. After all, he's your father. We can settle it in peace.”
Richard was also nervous. Based on the expressions of the shareholders, it seemed that this was something important.
He gave the secretary a look. The secretary understood and went forward to take the document. After reading it, he looked at Arya with a mixture of emotions spreading over his face.
'How could she get the shares of Xavier?"
"What's her relationship with Xavier?" He wondered.
"Mr. Harrison.” The secretary bent over and handed the document to Richard.
What came into view was the equity transfer agreement.
At the end was Xavier's signature.
Richard's eyes widened in disbelief. Soon he denied it.
"This is fake. What do you think you are? How could Xavier give you these shares?"
The shares were worth 200 million.
How could he give the shares to her a woman who had just come out of prison?
Arya smiled. "If you don't believe me, you can call and ask, or I do it?"
Arya found Xavier's phone number and placed the phone in front of Richard. "You might not believe me if I call him. You might as well confirm it yourself.”
If Richard had any reason to deny it before, now he had nothing to say.
But he didn't give up.
He was about to pick up his phone when the secretary stopped him and whispered in his ear, "End the meeting before talking to Miss Harrison."
Richard suddenly realized that he would lose face if he called in front of so many people.
To hide his embarrassment, he coughed softly. "The meeting's over," he said.
"No, although you are the president, this is the shareholders’ meeting. New members are joining us. We should be there."
Orlando paused deliberately and looked at Richard sarcastically. "Who had the most shares was the president. Now that she has the most shares, shouldn't you resign?”
There was a sudden silence in the conference room.
Holding his breath, everyone fixed their eyes on Richard.
Arya glanced at Orlando. His words gave her a chance to pull Richard down.
Orlando raised his eyebrows with a smile.
He hated the fact that Richard was incapable of being the president. He would not miss the opportunity today.
Another shareholder thought it was time for some change.
"That was the way of electing the president..." One of the shareholders echoed.
Richard pointed at the shareholders with his trembling hand. "You guys are ungrateful. Without me, the company will not be where it is today!"
"Well... Calm down. Whoever has more shares will be the president. We just follow your words." Orlando interrupted, "Don't say bad things.”
"You..." Richard's hands trembled. "Are you going to rebel?”
"So that's it?" Arya smiled at Richard. "Mr. Harrison, I'm glad to take over your position.”
"Over my dead body!"
With a murderous look, Richard wished he could strangle her immediately.
Arya shook the document in her hand. "I'm the big shareholder. If you don't give up your position, I'll sell all these shares.”
Given that K&T Inc's stock had already plummeted, the consequences would be too ghastly if Arya were to sell her 200 million worth of shares.
Then the shares of the shareholders were basically as worthless as like paper.
"Arya, don't get excited. He's your father. Let's talk about it."
Some shareholders were afraid that Arya would sell the stock.
They were so scared that they tried to persuade her.
"This is not a home, a less human place.” Arya changed the subject and looked at all the shareholders. "What do you think?"
Everyone was all looking at each other in dismay and at a loss for words.
Arya took her time and adjusted her collar. "I think I can make more money by selling the stock now," she said slowly.
"I think it's best for Miss Harrison to be the manager of the company. The company has always been using an old business philosophy so that it will never be able to achieve greater development.
I think a new person might bring new hope to the company, instead of relying on others to live. * Orlando stood up to support her idea.
Arya was surprised that someone would stand up for her.
Although she owned more shares than her father Richard, he had taken charge of the company for so many years and thus so many people stood on his side.
She was already prepared when she came here.
However, she didn't expect someone to stand up for her.
She couldn't help but take another look at Orlando.
Orlando smiled at her.
"I think it's feasible.”
I think so."
"Me too."
Everyone agreed with what Orlando said.
Richard clapped the table and stood up. He snapped, pointing at everyone, "Are you confused? Don't forget, there's Xavier behind me..."
"Do you want to live on someone else forever?" Arya interrupted him.
"You!"
Richard's face turned red and his whole body trembled with anger as if he would fall down the next second.
Arya walked up to him. She leaned over and whispered, "Don't scare me with Xavier. Why do you think he gave me these shares?"
Richard's eyes widened in disbelief. "You... He's your future brother-in-law. How dare you..." he stammered.
Arya smiled sarcastically.
"You're my mother's husband, but you screwed around with Estella and had my mom killed! What if I'm with him? I'm just learning from you. Is that wrong?”
The atmosphere became very subtle.
Richard gasped and clutched his chest. "You unfilial girl, why didn't you die inside?"
"I'm sorry to disappoint you. I came out alive." Arya raised her head and lifted her chin proudly.
It was as if Richard had said that she didn't care at all.
But she clenched her fist tightly.
It betrayed her emotions at this moment that she was not as calm as she looked.
She had always known that he was ruthless.
She just didn't expect him to be so cruel that he wished she could die.
She managed to calm down and smiled. "Thank you for your trust and support. I will work hard to contribute to the company.”
"Good point.” Orlando clapped first.
Other shareholders also clapped their hands.
Suddenly, Richard fell to the ground.
"Oh no, Mr. Harrison fainted."
In the conference room, there was a sudden noise.
"Why are you standing there? Take him to the hospital!" said Arya who glanced at Richard's secretary.