As the female secretary concluded her remarks, the audience erupted into thunderous apuse.


    One by one, over a dozen members of the Moore Group’s board of directors made their entrance through the side door.<fn15e8> Readplete version only at Find1Novel</fn15e8>


    Charlie didn’t recognize most of the individuals who walked in initially. It wasn’t until thest two entered that he identified Rueben and his father, Theodore.


    Even though Theodore was the final person to step into the venue, a central spot on the rostrum had always been reserved for him.


    Upon taking the stage, he seated himself directly in that prime position.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As he settled in, his gaze fell upon Charlie, who was seated in the front row among the VIPs.


    Seeing Charlie made Theodore’s heart race, mirroring Rueben’s own nervousness.


    This sense of unease stemmed from a guilty conscience; he feared that the consequences of his past actions might eventually catch up with him.


    Theodore harbored a particr apprehension towards Charlie, who loomed as a significant threat in his mind.


    In fact, he was less concerned about the possibility of police involvement and more worried about a potential confrontation with Charlie if his misdeeds were ever uncovered.


    When their eyes met, Theodore felt a wave of relief and gave Charlie a nod. Charlie responded with a smile, which eased some of the tension in Theodore’s chest.


    He activated the desktop microphone in front of him and addressed the audience: “Esteemed guests, shareholders, investors, and members of the media, good day to you all!”


    “I am Theodore, formerly the vice chairman of the Moore Group. Following the unfortunate incident involving Ms. Jasmine in Japan, I have been temporarily appointed as the acting chairman by the board of directors, stepping in for Ms. Jasmine during this challenging time.”


    With a soft sigh, Theodore continued, “The ident involving Miss Jasmine has deeply saddened me and the entire board. We have been diligently advocating with our counterparts in Japan to expedite the investigation into the incident and to locate Miss Jasmine. We sincerely hope for a prompt and positive resolution.”


    After a brief pause, his demeanor shifted to a more serious tone: “However, for a publicly listedpany valued at over 100 billion, we cannot be left without leadership for an extended period. Until Miss Jasmine’s safe return, we must ensure the continued operation of the Moore Group. Therefore, our board convened a meeting earlier today…”


    The audience listened intently, their anticipation building as they awaited his next announcement.


    This moment was the highlight everyone had been waiting for.


    Clearing his throat, Theodore made a significant deration: “After thorough discussion and voting by the board, it has been decided that Ms. Jasmine will be temporarily removed from her position as chairman of the Moore Group. Furthermore, following a real-name vote in which I received 17 out of 17 votes, I will officially assume the role of chairman of the Moore Group from this moment onward!”


    The crowd had been expecting this announcement. Although spection about a new chairman had circted, it was crucial that the Moore Group’s board of directors formally confirmed it.