4/4
Chapter 157 The Chairman And The CEO
Chapter 157 The Chairman And The CEO
5 Free Coms
Zachary’s second uncle, Nathan Fuller, understood, realizing that Gerald’s actions were for the sake of the company, and thus, he didn’t say anything.
The majority of the shares were held by Allison, and it was certain that they would be divided again in the future. Given the substantial contributions Zachary had made to the company, it was only fair that he received a larger portion of the shares.
After 1
their initial surprise, the other shareholders quickly came to terms with the reality.
Nathan was engrossed in running his own catering company, lacking knowledge about the other business sectors of the corporation. This led to shareholders‘ apprehension about letting him take the position of
chairman.
Tamara had been living abroad for many years and rarely interfered with the company’s affairs.
Stanley didn’t hold any shares and was always stationed at the research institute.
Allison didn’t understand how to run a company.
After much consideration, there was no one more fitting than Zachary to take the position of chairman
It was just a bit peculiar, when one thought about it, having the younger brother as the chairman and the older brother as the CEO.
The expression on Jeremiah’s face was indescribably complex.
He had proposed to dismiss Zachary from his position, assuming that the chairman was in good health Who could have foreseen the chairman’s sudden passing?
He had to admit, at that point, that only by having Zachary in the position of chairman could they maintain stability among the ranks.
Jeremiah glanced at Johanne.
Johanne’s eyes were lowered, his expression cool and detached, as if he was lost in thought.
Before his death, Gerald left a will, personally pushing Zachary into the chairman’s position. This was clearly a sign of dissatisfaction with the changes in the CEO’s personnel and a deliberate targeting of Johanne. If the chairman intentionally hampered, the CEO’s room for maneuver was very limited.
However, they were both Gerald’s grandchildren. Johanne also held a high position in the company, and while it couldn’t be said that his projects were thriving, he hadn’t made any major mistakes either. Why would Gerald be so partial?
Could it be that Johanne had done something so intolerable that even Gerald couldn’t bear it?
When Miles relayed the results of the shareholders‘ meeting to Zachary, Zachary had just returned to his
mansion.
Lenora had begun to eat, finally allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief. He could slow down and take a
break.
|||
1/4
11:01 Thu, Nov
Chapter 157 The Chairman And The CEO
45 Free Coina
Zachary stood on the second–floor balcony, lighting up cigarette. He put away his lighter, took a drag. and gently exhaled a ring of smoke. His emotions were more complicated than ever.
He had never imagined that this would be the outcom
Before his grandfather died, he had a meeting with Susinna. Zachary had assumed that his grandfather would be immensely disappointed in him, but to his surprise, his grandfather chose to stand by him
instead.
What virtue or ability did he possess that made Grandfather treat him this way?
Zachary held the cigarette between his index and middle finger, gently tapping off the ash. He turned around, leaning against the railing, taking in everything within the mansion.
They spent all three years after their marriage here.
Their lives had already become tightly interwoven, inseparable.
This place harbored all their memories, be they sweet or bitter.
Before long, once they returned from Eternal Monastery, he would have to move out of there. From then on, the traces of Lenora would no longer exist in his life.
The ringtone of the mobile phone went off.
The video call was from Tamara.
As soon as the video connected, a little girl appeared on the screen. Her hair was styled in two high pigtails, and her round face was utterly adorable. Her eyes were big, and her eyelashes fluttered, twinkling like stars. It was impossible to express just how endearing she was.
Tamara stood by, saying, “Uncle Zachary has picked up, Harrietta. Hurry up and greet him.”
“Uncle Zachary!” Harrietta shouted, looking at Zachary on the phone screen. “Long time no see!”
In the presence of the child, Zachary revealed a rare smile. “It’s been a while, Hattie.”
His smile carried a hint of bitterness.
He thought back to that already formed, yet still indistinctly featured, little bundle of joy.
If the child had been born, by the time they reached four or five years old, they would probably have been as adorable as Harrietta, right?
“Uncle Zachary, do you miss me? I miss you so much… Are you at your home in Jacaster now?” Harrietta asked, lifting her chin.
“I miss you. I really do. I’m at home right now.” Zachary rotated his phone, showing her the surroundings
of his home.
“Hmph! I don’t believe you! Now that you have Aunt Lenora, how could you possibly miss me?” She said, looking past Zachary. “Uncle Zachary, where’s Aunt Lenora?”
Zachary’s expression stiffened. “Aunt Lenora fell ill. She’s in the hospital
2/4
11:01 Thu, Nov 7
Chapter 157 The Chairman And The CEO
15 Free Coins
Zachary stood on the second–floor balcony, lighting up a cigarette. He put away his lighter, took a drag, and gently exhaled a ring of smoke. His emotions were more complicated than ever.
He had never imagined that this would be the outcome
Before his grandfather died, he had a meeting with Susanna. Zachary had assumed that his grandfather would be immensely disappointed in him, but to his steprise, his grandfather chose to stand by him instead.
What virtue or ability did he possess that made Grandfather treat him this way?
Zachary held the cigarette between his index and middle finger, gently tapping off the ash. He turned around, leaning against the railing, taking in everything within the mansion.
They spent all three years after their marriage here.
Their lives had already become tightly interwoven, inseparable.
This place harbored all their memories, be they sweet or bitter.
Before long, once they returned from Eternal Monastery, he would have to move out of there. From then on, the traces of Lenora would no longer exist in his life.
The ringtone of the mobile phone went off.
The video call was from Tamara.
As soon as the video connected, a little girl appeared on the screen. Her hair was styled in two high pigtails, and her round face was utterly adorable. Her eyes were big, and her eyelashes fluttered, twinkling like stars. It was impossible to express just how endearing she was.
Tamara stood by, saying, “Uncle Zachary has picked up, Harrietta. Hurry up and greet him.”
“Uncle Zachary!” Harrietta shouted, looking at Zachary on the phone screen. “Long time no see!”
In the presence of the child, Zachary revealed a rare smile. “It’s been a while, Hattie.”
His smile carried a hint of bitterness.
He thought back to that already formed, yet still indistinctly featured, little bundle of joy.
If the child had been born, by the time they reached four or five years old, they would probably have been as adorable as Harrietta, right?
“Uncle Zachary, do you miss me? I miss you so much… Are you at your home in Jacaster now?” Harrietta asked, lifting her chin.
“I miss you. I really do. I’m at home right now.” Zachary rotated his phone, showing her the surroundings of his home.
“Hmph! I don’t believe you! Now that you have Aunt Lenora, how could you possibly miss me?” She said, looking past Zachary. “Uncle Zachary, where’s Aunt Letora?”
Zachary’s expression stiffened. “Aunt Lenora fell ill. She’s in the hospital
2/4
361%
Chapter 157 The Chairman And The CEO
+5 Free Coins
A look of worry crossed Harrietta’s small face. “Huh? Shots hurt. I’m most afraid of them. When is Aunt Lenora coming back?”
“In a few days.”
“Uncle Zachary, after Aunt Lenora gets her injection, you should give her some cake. Once she eats the cake, the pain will go away.”
Zachary couldn’t help but chuckle. “Okay. I will get Aunt Lenora some cake.”
Tamara took the phone, telling Harrietta, “Hattie, it’s time to do your homework.”
The local time in Lofbury lagged behind Jacaster by sixteen hours. When it was eleven in the morning in Jacaster, it was still the previous evening in Lofbury, and Harrietta had just finished dinner.
Upon hearing Tamara’s words, the little girl pouted. “I want to talk to Uncle Zachary.”
Tamara knew that this was just the little girl’s way of dodging her homework.
“No homework, no cake.”
A conflicted expression suddenly appeared on Harrietta’s small face. Caught between her uncle and the Cake, the little girl ultimately chose the cake. She pouted and waved at Zachary. “Uncle Zachary, I’m off to do my homework now. Bye! Mua!”
“Go on. Focus on your studies. I will come to visit when I have the time.”
Only Tamara was left on the screen.
She glanced at Zachary’s complexion and asked, “Haven’t you been resting well recently? You seem quite
worn out.
“Mm–hmm,” Zachary responded nonchalantly, taking a drag from his cigarette.
“When did you start smoking?” Tamara asked in surprise.
“Recently.”
“You’re aware of the shareholders‘ meeting outcome, right? Your grandfather still cares for you deeply.”
Zachary lowered his gaze. “I know. I’ve let Grandpa down.”
“What’s there to feel guilty about? Maybe your grandpa had a change of heart on his deathbed, realizing he shouldn’t have tied you and Lenora together.”
Tamara’s speculation was utterly improbable, and Zachary didn’t respond.
Tamara spoke up again. “I heard that Lenora is pregnant. Is she in the hospital for prenatal care?”
Zachary fell silent for a moment, gently shaking his head. His voice was low. “No, she had a miscarriage.”
Tamara was taken aback for a moment, then said, “Perhaps it’s for the best that it didn’t work out. Having child would only complicate things further. Now that your grandfather has passed, when do you plan on getting a divorce?”
3/4
ווו
Chapter 157 The Chairman And The CEO
“I’ll wait until she’s finished with her postpartum care.”
+5 Free Coins
“Fine, then. What about Susanna? After your divorce, you should quickly marry her. She’s been waiting all these years. It hasn’t been easy for her!”
“She was responsible for Grandpa’s death, and now she nowhere to be found. I won’t marry her. Aunt Tamara, please don’t bring this up again.”
“Even if you don’t marry Susanna, it’s fine. I’ve met a girl here. She-
“Aunt Tamara!” Zachary interrupted her, his voice stern, “After the divorce, I have no immediate plans to find someone else. You don’t need to worry about me.”
“I only want what’s best for you. You’re almost thirty, and due to your grandfather’s misguided decision, you’ve lost three precious years….
“Grandpa’s decision was right!” Zachary declared, his voice steady and his gaze resolute: “Without him, I might never have understood my own heart.”
Tamara’s face stiffen
