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Everyone was well aware of Chester’s strong-arm tactics.
Over the years, Chester did bring in a lot of profits for them, so they did not mind. However, the shareholders were dissatisfied with the reduction in profits this time. Since they could not bear to provoke Chester and there was no leader, all the rest could do was obey.
Charity’s words seemed to reflect everyone’s thoughts.
At that moment, everyone in the meeting room was so nervous that they did not dare to breathe. They were afraid the people outside would barge in and drag Charity away.
Clap, clap, clap!
Contrary to everyone’s expectations, Chester did not get mad. Instead, he started clapping. “What a good speech. But Reborn, you don’t know the company that well. Take the hospital’s management, for example. It puts me in a difficult position when every director and shareholder get their relatives or good friends to join. I’d like to ask these people too. You got them to join and said they were okay, but what happened in the end?”
A few directors’ and shareholders’ faces turned pale, and they instantly looked down without saying a word.
“Say something. Come on, give Reborn an explanation.” Chester snorted, “otherwise, she’s going to put all the blame on my dad and me.”
No one had the courage to answer the question.
Charity took a sip of her coffee before she smiled and said, “It’s your problem, of course. You approved of them having their people join the hospital because they said so. This shows that you’re not competent enough to be president. If everyone pulls some strings, you won’t be able to realize the real talents in such a transnational company. Can’t you just listen to the thoughts of your people? You shouldn’t just think about charging high fees and forget about the purpose of setting up a hospital.”
Everyone was stunned.
Charity said, “I remember the Jewell family’s ancestors founded Jewell Corporation with the purpose of allowing everyone to get treated and afford the treatment.”
The meeting room plunged into total silence.
Even Hunter did not say anything, for he felt extremely guilty.
Chester’s thin lips curled into a grin as he looked at Charity thoughtfully. “In that case, do you mean that as long as other people can afford the treatment, you don’t care about Jewell Corporation’s net profit each year? Reborn, you really are selfless, while we’re such miserly creatures, shame on us.”
Charity crossed her arms and remained calm. “Jewell Corporation has a whole industry chain, from medical equipment and medical companies to a hospital. We even fund all kinds of medical researchers and poor students every year. We have so many platforms, but what I understand from you is that I alone need to sacrifice my personal gains in order to contribute to society? Hah. I finally see the true colors of the well-known Jewell Corporation.”
“Reborn, it seems like you’ve misunderstood Jewell Corporation and me.” Chester decided not to beat around the bush, and the smile on his handsome face revealed a trace of danger. “Why don’t you express your intention? Or do you, in fact, not want to see me sitting here?”
“No, no. I think you’ve misunderstood me.” Charity said with a smile, “I personally believe that you’re competent, President Jewell. You have tactics and connections, whereas I know nothing. It’s my first time here in Jewell Corporation, and I was just making an appeal. As a shareholder, I surely care about Jewell Corporation’s yearly profits. The profit doesn’t have to be the same every year, but it certainly can’t drop as low as it has over the last two months. Do the rest think my appeal is unreasonable?”
“That was what we wanted to say as well. ” Finn immediately nodded as a sign of agreement.
Seeing that someone had taken the lead to agree, the other shareholders also nodded. “President Jewell, it’s impossible for Jewell Corporation to be as powerful as we were before, considering our condition. We can forgo at most 50 percent of the market, but we must guard the other 50 percent strictly.”
Chester looked toward charity. “Do you think so too?”
“Of course.” Charity faked a smile. “I spent so much money purchasing Jewell Corporation’s shares because I want to earn money. Actually, I think everyone’s request isn’t very demanding. If you can’t do it, President Jewell, I suggest you step down. I mean it. I’ll volunteer myself, and I can definitely fulfill everyone’s request.”
Director Sutton, Director Carlson, and the others were speechless at her bold statement.
Even if Chester stepped down, she, a newcomer, would not have a chance. What did she take them, the older people, for? Hunter said angrily, “You’re an actress. You know nothing about the medical industry, what do you understand? This isn’t the film industry.”
“I was just saying, of course, I know no one will agree.” Charity’s gaze swept across the directors opposite her. “All of you may be thinking, ¡®You’re just a newcomer. Even if President Jewell steps down, it should be our turn. Who do you think you are?”‘
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F*ck.
That woman must have eyes that could see through everything.
Chester chuckled.
He had never seen such an interesting and clever woman.
“Don’t worry, Eliza. I’ll accept your request.” Chester adjusted his silver glasses. His brooding eyes looked over. ” Welcome to Jewell Corporation. I’m looking forward to working with you.”
Their gazes met, and Charity raised her brows indifferently. “Me too.”
The meeting ended.
As a few shareholders packed their things and got ready to leave, Director Sutton, Director Carlson, and a few others exchanged glances. Everyone was looking for a chance to interact with Charity. It was best if they could bring her to their side.
However, Chester had not left yet, so they could not make it look too obvious.
Therefore, they kept stalling by sitting together and talking about random stuff while secretly eyeing charity.
They could not imagine it. How old was Charity? She must be slightly over 20 years old. She looked dainty, yet she was able to work in the film industry and shorted Jewell Corporation’s stocks. In the end, she even became Jewell Corporation’s shareholder without spending a penny and was of equal standing with them, who were in their 60s.
Young people nowadays were incredible.
First came an abnormal Chester, and now Charity.
Charity ignored the other people’s gazes. She packed her stuff and left with Della.
“Eliza…”
Chester’s lazy and husky voice came from behind.
Charity’s steps halted, she turned back to see Chester walking over with elegant strides. The dark- colored shirt he wore inside had two buttons open while his tie was dangling loosely. He exuded an air of elegance, wildness, and rebelliousness, yet it did not feel odd at all. Instead, it made his charm even more fatal than before.
“Let’s have lunch together.”
Chester tapped on the watch on his wrist. ” It’s noon. There’s a decent French restaurant downstairs, and we can talk about Jewell Corporation’s stuff too.”
Charity smiled faintly. “I’m sorry. I’m afraid eating with you will affect my appetite. You know why.”
“I understand.” Chester was not angry. Instead, the corners of his lips curved into a grin. “However, you went through all the trouble to enter Jewell Corporation and even gave me a slap in the face a couple of times. Don’t you want to listen to my thoughts or show off in front of me? Plus, I see you’re quite well-versed in management. I think we can have a short discussion for the sake of Jewell Corporation’s future.”
“Since you say so, what else can I say? Lead the way.”
Charity put on her sunglasses and walked forward.
Della immediately followed.
Chester watched her slender figure from behind. A hint of wickedness flashed across his eyes before he went after her in long strides.
He never thought a day would come when he would be trailing behind a woman.
At the French restaurant.
Soft saxophone music filled the air of the restaurant.
There was a red rose placed on the white European-style table.
Charity took the rose and played with it between her fingers. “So this is the French restaurant you said was decent? I think it’s just average.”
After speaking, she threw the rose aside lightly. The flower traveled in a perfect trajectory in the air before landing in the trash can.
“Let me guess.” Charity looked around with a thoughtful gaze. “I’m assuming you specifically picked this place because there is a security camera above US, or there are people secretly taking pictures of US having dinner together and posting it on the internet. Then, the netizens will make random guesses again. They’ll say I created so much trouble before, only to end up having French food with you. Everything I did was just to attract your attention.”
“You’re smart.” Chester, who sat opposite her, stared at her small face.
It was strange. It was still the same familiar face, but he suddenly realized that the woman in front of him seemed to be wearing layers of masks.
It was his first time not being able to see through a woman.
“Who are you exactly?” Chester stared at her. His gaze was sharp. “You’re not Eliza.”
“Oh.” Charity’s heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained calm. “If not Eliza, who am I?”
Chester smiled, his eyes devoid of warmth. “After you sent me to jail, I had people investigate you specifically. The Eliza I know was from a small town. She graduated from an ordinary university, her parents have been divorced since she was young, and her family is poor. If you had not gotten to know Monte and had him pull a few strings, you wouldn’t have had the chance to enter the entertainment industry. You weren’t even a top achiever in all your years in school. Your life could only be described as tough. But now…
You’re Reborn, who created a stir in Wall Street a few years ago.”
Charity took the menu and read through it calmly, she answered Chester’s question in the meantime. “Some things you found out might just be things that I’m willing to let other people see.”
“Is that so?” Chester leaned against the chair. He scrutinized her. “Let me think. When did Reborn appear on Wall street for the first time? Was it four or five years ago? How old are you? You’re 24 years old this year. Could you possibly have gone to Wall Street when you were 19 years old? There’s no record of you even going overseas at that time. You could be a genius, but based on your environment since you were born, you have no knowledge of finance at all. Your studies weren’t on finance, and your parents were just ordinary employees.”
