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“Winston, what is going on?”
Dominic looked concerned. He tried to move closer, but an evil glint flickered in his eyes. “You don’t look good. Why are you shaking so violently? Is your illness acting up? Should I call you an ambulance?”
“I’m fine. There’s no need.” Winston’s eyes reddened. He pushed Dominic away, causing Dominic to stagger.
Dominic portrayed himself arrogantly except when Winston was around. He was proud of himself for being the brother of the richest man in Belbanks.
A rage surged in his heart as he received such treatment in the presence of so many people. He wasn’t about to let it go. “Winston, I’m concerned about your physical health. Please don’t try to act tough anymore. I think you should go to the hospital.”
“I wouldn’t want to trouble you, Dominic.”
Neil quickly stepped in, creating a distance with Dominic using his body and helping Winston up.
“What is going on?” Dominic widened his eyes as he pointed at the lower part of Winston’s body.
Everyone looked toward where he was looking at.
Winston suddenly felt moisture seep from between his legs. Warm liquid trickled down his pants leg and to the floor.
Neil was stunned to his core. But he swiftly recovered and yelled out, “The meeting is over. All of you are dismissed immediately!”
Winston slowly looked down at the small puddle of water by his feet, mind blank. He’d always lived his life proud and lustrous, never in such a pathetic and hideous state.
A great wave of shame consumed Winston, washing away the fear and pain from his illness. As the head of his family and company, he felt incredibly humiliated right now.
Just then, two rows of bodyguards filed into the room and got everyone out as soon as possible before securing the entrance.
Dominic sneakily pulled out his phone, wanting to record this humiliating moment. But before he could even start recording a video, pain shot through his wrist, making him release the phone.
Dominic yelped in pain, stumbling backward as he clasped his injured arm. Standing in front of him was Jeremy, who was now holding his phone and shooting him a death glare.
Jeremy dropped Dominic’s phone to the floor and stomped on it with his foot, breaking it.
“You… You!” Dominic exclaimed angrily, face flushed.
“Sorry. I wasn’t paying attention,” Jeremy said coldly before kicking the shards of the phone away. “I’ll have someone buy you a new one later.”
“No need. It’s just a phone. I’m not so petty,” Dominic ground out angrily. Still, he decided to leave before he suffered any more losses. Before he left, he said coldly to Winston, “Take care of yourself,
Winston. I’m sure you don’t need my help anymore, what with all these people protecting you.”
Dominic then swiftly left.
Jeremy and Neil quickly helped Winston sit down. The latter held onto Winston’s hand, tears falling down his cheeks. “Hold on, Mr. Winston. I’ve already called the medics over!”
“No. Don’t call an ambulance.” Winston was choked with shame.
“I understand! We need to make sure this news doesn’t leak out. as much as possible!” Neil said.
Jeremy understood why after seeing how pale Winston was, including the puddle of liquid on the floor. His heart pained as he saw Alyssa’s father going through so much pain.
Jeremy then took off his coat without hesitation and knelt to wipe the puddle dry.
“Mr. Jeremy! You.” Neil’s eyes widened with shock.
“It’s alright now, sir. I’ve wiped it all away.” Jeremy held his stained coat, not the least bit disgusted. “You don’t need to worry about anything with Lyse and me here.”
Winston’s throat was choked with emotion. Gratitude and guilt… all welled up within him. “Jeremy…
Thank you.”
Meanwhile.
Jeremy and Alyssa took action separately. Jeremy helped Neil take care of Winston while Alyssa gathered all the company directors aside from Dominic in a separate room to talk to them.
After all, this was something only Alyssa, the future heiress of KS Group and daughter of the Taylor family, was entitled to do.
The atmosphere in the room wasn’t the best right now. The directors were continually grumbling and discussing amongst themselves.
These directors were prominent figures in Belbanks’ business world who owned shares in KS Group. All of them had known Winston for more than two decades. They obeyed and followed Winston’s directions without complaint solely because he could help them earn a lot of money.
But what about Alyssa? As much as Winston doted on her, she was still an immature young woman. If anyone were to rise from the Taylor family, it had to be Jonah, who was the CEO of the company. So why was Alyssa rising to the occasion?
Sean had rushed over to Alyssa’s side at her beck and call the instant he got wind of what transpired at the company. The two stood side by side as if returning to their old dynamic duo.
Alyssa sat at the head of the conference table, coldly observing all the old men around the table.
Sean angrily ground his teeth when he saw how disrespectful the directors were being toward Alyssa. “Ms. Alyssa, these old quacks are so annoying!”
Alyssa’s eyes darkened before she said loudly, “Could I have a moment to speak?”
The directors continued bickering amongst themselves, ignoring her.
Alyssa’s patience was already thin, given how worried she was for her father’s illness. This was the last straw.
She raised her hand and heavily slammed it thrice on the conference desk.
All the directors jolted in shock at the loud noise.
“What is the meaning of this, Ms. Alyssa? Why did you call us here?”
“Yeah. We’re very busy men with things to do!”
“And what happened with Mr. Taylor’s illness? Hadn’t he recovered already? It seemed like he was only getting worse. Is he able to manage the company if this continues?”
“Mr. Taylor even…”
Wet himself.
Fury consumed Alyssa as her heart ached.
Still, she maintained a cold, calm expression. “You’ve all been my father’s close friends for several decades, helping him usher the company through thick and thin to make it what it is today.
“I’m sure your concerns stem from worry for my father and the company. I can sympathize entirely with this, and this is also while I have gathered you all here today.”
Alyssa might be a woman, but she held an impressive and domineering presence. Her grace and strength surpassed even more than ten men combined.
The directors immediately quietened down, giving Alyssa temporary control of the situation.
“I’m sure all of you know just how important KS Group is to my father. His every movement, including something as small as a headache, can affect the company’s market value and reputation. Naturally, it affects all your benefits as shareholders,” Alyssa said.
With a smirk, she gently veered the conversation a different way. “If I may be frank, I’m sure you’re all incredibly happy with just how much profit you’ve earned while supporting my father. You’re all reputable businessmen. I’m sure you wouldn’t disgrace yourselves by biting the hand that feeds you, yes?”
The room was dead silent. Alyssa’s words could not be clearer. It was an implied warning to certain unsatisfied parties.
“We understand what you’re trying to say, Ms. Alyssa. We’re concerned for both Mr. Taylor and the company’s benefit. There’s no way we’d do anything to harm the company. We’d be jeopardizing ourselves in that case!” one of the directors piped up to ease the tension.
Everyone else affirmed the sentiment.
“Yes, I know none of you would ever do that,” Alyssa said, leaning forward and crossing her fingers together. “But I am a businessman, just like my father. We judge by actions, not words.”
Alyssa then shot Sean a look.
Sean nodded and took out a stack of documents from his briefcase before distributing them to the directors.
“A non-disclosure agreement?” The directors were shocked. Some of them felt insulted and asked, “What is the meaning of this, Ms. Alyssa? We’re all close friends of your fathers and helped him build the company from scratch. Do you not trust us? Is this how you show your respect?”
Alyssa responded calmly, “Please don’t misunderstand. I’m only doing this to protect my father, KS Group, and all your shares as much as possible. It has nothing to do with my respect for anyone. This NDA is just a safety precaution meant to keep those who mean harm in check.
“Not only are you all my father’s business partners, you’re also his friends. I trust none of you would do something to ruin my father’s reputation. This agreement is a mere backup. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a need for contracts in the business world anymore, don’t you agree?”
Alyssa had already spoken in a gracious and respectful enough manner. There was no reason for the directors not to sign the NDA unless they truly were the people who “meant to harm” as Alyssa had put it.
Soon, all agreements were signed.
Sean’s brows furrowed before he whispered in Alyssa’s ear, “Ms. Alyssa, Dominic Taylor isn’t here.”