Theodore felt a wave of anxiety wash over him as he nervously pretended to be embarrassed. “Well, Master Wade… Jasmine is about to hold a board of directors meeting. This might touch on some sensitive trade secrets of the Moore Group, so I’d appreciate it if you could keep a low profile for now…”


    Charlie, however, remained calm and smiled reassuringly. “You don’t need to worry, Lord Moore. Today’s board meeting won’t involve anymercial secrets.”


    “This…” Theodore’s nerves heightened, his heart racing like a drum. <fnad89> Readplete version only at findnovel</fnad89>


    He pondered, “What does Charlie mean by that? How can he act as if he knows everything?”


    Just then, the door to the conference hall swung open, and nearly forty men dressed in ck entered in a disciplined line. <h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The directors of the Moore Group were taken aback by the unexpected scene unfolding before them.


    Theodore shouted in a panic, “Who are you? Who authorized your entry? Where are the security guards? Get these people out of here immediately!”


    Rueben joined in, urgently scolding, “You should leave at once, or we’ll call the police!”


    Charlie, usually the quiet one, spoke calmly, “Theodore, these individuals are here at my arrangement. Do you have any objections?”


    Stunned, Theodore eximed, “Wade… Master Wade, you organized all these people? What are your intentions?”


    Charlie responded coolly, “I brought them in to support Jasmine. She has just returned to the Moore Group, and without backup, she might face undue pressure.”


    Theodore quickly turned to Jasmine, his tone serious. “Jasmine, this is your workce. Why would you bring in so many people in ck at Master Wade’s behest? If this gets out, it could tarnish the group’s reputation! You need to have them leave immediately!”


    Ignoring him, Jasmine’s demeanor turned icy as she asserted, “I am still the chairman of the Moore Group, and I have the final say on all matters here!”


    Theodore was taken aback by her sudden shift in attitude, responding with irritation, “Even as chairman, you were elected by the board. If you overstep, they have the power to remove you at any time!”


    Jasmine scoffed, “Remove me? When Grandpa appointed me as chairman, he transferred all voting rights to me. As long as I’m on the board, you have no voting rights. You want to dismiss me? I can dismiss any of you whenever I choose!”


    “You… you…” Theodore’s anger red, his chest heaving as he gritted his teeth. “Jasmine! Don’t push your luck! You think I’m unaware of how you manipted the old man?”


    “When your grandfather handed over the chairmanship, he was showing signs of Alzheimer’s. How else could he have entrusted the Moore Group to someone from the younger generation?”


    “Alzheimer’s doesn’t just manifest overnight. Your grandfather has been sick for a while; there must have been early indications!”


    “Since he’s been ill for so long, he wasn’t in a position to make sound decisions when he authorized you. All his choices are now questionable!”


    “Don’t worry, I’ll take this to court and have all his decisions annulled! The board will regain all voting rights!”


    Jasmine smirked, “You n to go to court? That’s interesting, because I have something to report to the judicial authorities as well. But first, let me introduce you to an old acquaintance.”


    With that, she turned to Charlie, speaking respectfully, “Master Wade, could you please give the order?”


    Charlie nodded and instructed the men in ck, “Bring him in!”


    “Yes!” they replied in unison, promptly exiting only to return shortly with a man in handcuffs.


    Upon seeing the prisoner, Theodore and Rueben’s faces drained of color, fear gripping their hearts.


    This man… was none other than Hashimoto Kinxian, the vice president of Japan’s Nippon Steel Group!