My Sweet Second Marriage (Eudora and Amos)
Chapter 435

Didn't they already settle on a collaboration? How was it possible that the contract had already been announced? Those who were on Steven's side began to turn their backs on him again.

"President Granger, you're not lying to us, are you?"

Steven was extremely annoyed.

He immediately looked at his assistant and instructed, "Call them and get me an explanation on this matter."

The assistant immediately left the room. He came back after a short while and nodded at Steven, reporting, "The news has been confirmed. The TAG Group has indeed signed the contract."

Bethany suppressed the urge to laugh, "Steven, you shouldn't have lied. I understand that you wish to contribute to the company. This mentality is worthy of praise, but your methods are inappropriate. We are all your elders here, how could you lie to us?"

Those who had been trying to curry favor with Steven a while ago all turned their backs and began to condemn him after hearing what Bethany had said.

"Yes, Madam Bethany is right. You have indeed gone too far! Fortunately, we are all your elders here. If there had been any outsiders here, not only would this be considered lying, but you would have been regarded as a complete fraud!"

"We are disappointed in you!"

"I honestly think that we should just elect another President. After all, Steven is just the Acting President at this moment."

"Yes! We should elect a new President for Valiant East!"

The crowd echoed their sentiments immediately.

Bethany immediately straightened her back, looking visibly delighted. She had already made the arrangements beforehand and she was certain that her name would be brought up in a while.

As expected, a proposal was made consequently, followed by rounds of echo.

"Madam Bethany holds the largest portion of shares in the company now. She should be the next President."

"In my opinion, Madam Bethany is qualified enough to become the Chairman!"

"I heard that Madam Bethany was a capable businesswoman before joining the Granger family. I have faith in you, Madam Bethany."

Bethany waved her hands immediately, saying, "Everyone, please hold on for a moment. I have yet to contribute anything to the company, hence I do not deserve such praises. Let's leave the compliments unti I have actually accomplished something for the company, alright?"

She was so modest that everyone gave her another round of applause. Steven watched this scene unfold before him with a cold look and felt as though he had fallen into an ice pit.

It seemed that the outcome had been set. At this moment, someone came in the door, "It's so lively here!"

Steven was stunned and he stood up abruptly.

"Amos, you're here!"

However, he seemed to recall that Amos and Bethany were working together to bring him down. A scheming lot they were...

Thinking of this, Steven fell silent again.

Bethany was startled and she turned her head in shock. However, she regained her composure rapidly and asked, "Amos, why are you here? You haven't been home for quite some time. I even thought of asking you to come home for dinner!"

Amos smiled, especially after seeing how Bethany was trying to keep up with the amiable facade.

"I'll pass for dinner. I heard that you are all here to reelect the President today, hence I came here to have a look. Legally speaking, I'm still a shareholder of the company. Therefore, I am allowed to participate in this as well, right?"

Bethany's expression turned rigid for a moment, but she laughed the awkwardness off hurriedly, "Of course!"

Steven looked from the side and suddenly realized that he had been deceived by Bethany all this while!

Bethany had said that she was in cahoots with Amos, but he could clearly see from her expression that she had become extremely vigilant from the moment Amos entered the room.

What was she afraid of? Was she afraid that Amos would take away everything that she was about to get?

Steven settled in his seat and watched the scene unfold. After all, he knew that there no longer was any room for his success in the board meeting. Amos would not have come to the meeting unprepared. It seemed that there would be a good show coming up.

The meeting soon resumed. Bethany gave a knowing look to Andrew. The latter immediately continued blabbering,

"We've all come to a consensus, right, everyone?"

Everyone nodded, "Madam Bethany, you are calm and collected. If you are willing to commit to the company, we will definitely support you!"

Amos interrupted them again, "Excuse me, may I know what are you talking about?"

Bethany glared at Amos unhappily. He clearly knew what they were talking about. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come. However, he was deliberately asking the questions to which he already had the answer. At this moment, Steven explained, "Amos, you're probably unaware since you've just arrived a while ago. I failed to run the company well, hence everyone here recommended electing a new Acting President. Aunt Bethany has the support of the majority now." Amos nodded and asked, "I see! I wonder if I have a chance to participate then."

Steven was delighted. He knew that Amos had come back here to stir some trouble! With Amos appearing out of nowhere and going against Bethany, it was unlikely Bethany would continue to keep an eye on him, right?

At least not for the time being!

At this moment, the shareholders interrupted Amos.

"I doubt that is possible. Valiant East has always elected the President according to the shares' proportion. If the will left behind by the late Chairman was indeed authentic, then you would only hold a part of the shares now, and not the largest number of shares anymore. Therefore, you are not allowed to participate in the running to become Acting President!"

Amos already knew that they would say that, hence he had already prepared for it.

"The people are the ones who made the rules. The person with the most shares would become the Chairman. However, the President could still be elected by the Chairman, right?" Bethany was bewildered by Amos' words.

What did he mean by that? Did he want her to become the Chairman? She had always wanted to become the Chairman of Valiant East, but she was worried about criticisms, thus she had been thinking about making progress towards that position gradually. However, if Amos could extend his assistance to make her the Chairman, she would be thrilled! It was just that...

Bethany fell into contemplation again. Amos was too powerful, unlike Steven. He was not someone whom she could control at all. She was afraid that the plan would backfire in the future.

On the other hand, Andrew seemed to have other plans.

If Bethany became the President of the Valiant East, the Hamilton family would then be able to act arbitrarily in the company. They no longer needed to be afraid of Amos since there were so many people who sided with Bethany.

If they didn't vote for him after the election was done, he would then become truly powerless.

Thinking of this, Andrew turned to look at Bethany instantly.

"Madam Bethany, in fact, I think that Mr. Amos' words do make sense. We all know that a team could never be formed without a leader. It has been a long while since the late Chairman had passed, but no one has yet to be accepted as the new Chairman."

He gave a meaningful look at Bethany, indicating for her to agree with him.

Deep down, Bethany was very tempted. She had already waited long enough. This was the perfect timing. She should seize the opportunity now, right?

Bethany smiled in embarrassment.

"Amos' proposal is not bad, but I'm afraid that I couldn't take on such a heavy responsibility."

"Why would you say that?" Andrew responded. This was what he had been waiting for. He stood up immediately and began to flatter her, "Madam Bethany, you used to be a strong and career-driven woman. Although you have not been working for a few years, you're still very much capable, especially when it comes to investing. Didn't you make a lot of money with the shopping mall which you had invested in last year?"

Those shareholders had already promised to help Bethany in the beginning. Hence, after hearing what Andrew had to say, they all echoed their agreement.