Chapter 223

At that moment, Jordan was extremely agitated, trembling with a mix of fear and anger. He wanted to strangle Angela for being wretched enough to provoke him.

Angela smirked. "It's quite straightforward. Return the money you embezzled and refrain from repeating such actions. If not, I'll forward the evidence to the police, and your life as you know it will be over."

Jordan's complexion drained of color as he forced a smile, saying, "Of course..."

Angela gestured with an open hand and added, "When it comes to other matters, that's entirely your own business. Who you like or want to be with is completely unrelated to me."

Jordan felt slightly more relieved. He decided to send his mistress away when he got back and cut off contact for now.

"But if this scandal were to come to light, it could have serious consequences, especially for your wife..."

Jordan asked coldly, "What do you want me to do? Just be direct."

Angela replied indifferently, "Alright. I need you to stand by my side."

...

The following morning, Angela arrived at the company.

Andrew and others had called the board of directors to meet once more, ostensibly to host a welcome ceremony for Angela.

However, when Angela arrived, the atmosphere in the conference room was anything but welcoming-it was tense and foreboding.

Initially, the group exchanged polite greetings. However, after a while, it became increasingly clear that something was amiss.

"Everyone, please feel free to speak openly if you have anything to share," she said calmly, seemingly unaware of the tense atmosphere.

Andrew scoffed. "If Mr. Bill were still around, he'd never overlook the company's rules and regulations the way you do. He was the one who appointed you as CEO.

"As employees, we may not have the right to voice our opinions, yet many of us are doing so out of concern for the company's welfare. Frankly, believ@you lack the maturity and experience necessary for such a key leadership role."

His words were stern and strong, creating a sense of oppression. Everyone knew he had a close bond with Bill and speculated whether his statement reflected Bill's intentions.

"So who do you think would be the ideal candidate for CEO?" Angela's tone was piercing as she stared at Andrew with a hint of sarcasm.

With a mocking grin, Andrew revealed the proposal he had meticulously crafted beforehand. "We must initiate a new vote for the CEO."

Angela stood up casually. "Sure. Even though the result won't change much, I will cooperate since you don't trust me."

Andrew was surprised by how easy it was to convince Angela and how quickly she agreed.

He then announced, "Alright. It's better to do this now rather than later. Everyone present is a senior executive and has the right to vote. Regardless of the outcome, I'll fully accept it. What do you think?

swn'e

Angela maintained a radiant smile, appearing unfazed by the scene. She replied, "I'm fine with it."

Soon, all the necessary arrangements were efficiently organized by the secretary.

The election rules were

straightforward. There was a total of

63 ballots, with each individual

allowed to vote for a single

candidate. The winner would be the

one who received the highest

number of votes.

Angela sat at the main seat, twirling a pen between her fingers out of boredom. As everyone whispered around her, she glanced at the crowd confidently and fearlessly.