Chapter 241 Danger Lurks Everywhere
The will cast a wave of suspicion over the assembled shareholders.
"What does this will mean that SY is going to be handed over to an outsider to take care of?" a shareholder said.
"Mr. Brown, at first you said that Mr. Blackwood's shares would be inherited by Jenny, which made some sense. After all, she is Mr. Blackwood's biological daughter, and we couldn't refuse. But now, this is getting more and more ridiculous."
"Yeah! This will is probably fake!" another shareholder shouted.
"Mr. Brown, although you and Mr. Blackwood usually have a good relationship, today, you're being too frivolous!"
Robert said coldly, "This will is real. If you don't believe it, I can have our legal department verify it."
"Whether it's real or not, none of us shareholders and executives here will agree to let an outsider take control!"
An older shareholder jumped up and pointed at Juniper, saying, "Just her, what is it? It is also worthy of replacing Mr. Blackwood Management SY? I remember seven years ago, she gave false testimony in court that sent Mr. Blackwood to prison! How could he let his enemy take his place??"
"Even iMrs. Blackwood came here, Juniper wouldn't have the right to control SY!"
"Juniper is only here today because she is the biological mother of Mr. Blackwood's daughter, nothing more. She has no say here!" the shareholders compained.
Those intense voices echoed in Juniper's ears.
Her face remained emotionless as she stood up and said calmly, "Indeed, I have no right to stand here, let alone manage SY. But if this is Magnus's last wish, no matter how difficult it is, I will fulfill it."
The shareholders were angry.
One guy said, "Do you think managing a corporation is just about saying a few nice words? Before today, we knew nothing about you, and now you suddenly appear and say you want to manage SY. It is rediculous!"
"Ms. Beaumont. I suggest you go home and take care of your child. This place is not for you!"
"I think I've seen you before, Beaumont Wen, right? Just a social media influencer, and you think you can manage a corporation? Mr. Brown, are you joking?"
The shareholders' faces were full of sarcasm.
Just as Robert was about to speak, Juniper spoke first.
She looked at the shareholders present, her tone firm and stern. "As long as the will is real, it will take effect immediately. No matter how deep your grievances are, it won't change this fact. I said I would try my best, but I know this won't change your prejudice against me. Since that's the case, if anyone is dissatisfied, you can leave now. I won't see you off."
Her voice was calm yet filled with immense power and confidence.
Upon hearing this, the shareholders gritted their teeth but hesitated to leave.
One shareholder stood up and pushed his chair. "This is insane! If this woman manages the corporation, I'll sell all my shares tomorrow!"
With that, he left angrily.
Juniper remained extremely calm, looking around at the shareholders and asked, "Anyone else want to leave?"
Most of them had no firm stance and could change their minds at any time.
As long as their benefits were not affected, they wouldn't make a big fuss for now.
However, if Juniper temporarily took over Magnus's position to manage the corporation, once this bombshell news got out, the stock price would plummet even further.
By then, if it hit rock bottom, there would be no room for recovery, making things worse.
The shareholders' meeting ended in discord.
Paul said, "We clearly blocked the news of Mr. Blackwood's accident before. But someone leaked it secretly, and now it's trending. Although the PR department has blocked the news, it spread too quickly, and many netizens and shareholders already know. I just checked the stock market, and it's all red."
Robert's eyes were cold. "It probably has something to do with the Shadow Syndicate. Magnus took out a whole ship of their people in international waters, and now the Shadow Syndicate must hold a grudge."
Paul frowned, sensing something was wrong. "Could someone be planning a hostile takeover?"
Robert replied, "That's a possibility. We need to hold on for a few more days."
Then Juniper asked, "Mr. Brown, is this will real?"
Robert answered, "Of course it's real. You can see for yourself. This is Magnus's handwriting, you should recognize it."
With sharp, bold strokes, the strong and free handwriting was unmistakably Magnus's, dated the day she was taken to international waters. He never intended to survive.
Juniper looked at the will, a cold feeling settling in her heart.
If she had any hope before seeing the will, that hope was now completely extinguished.
The chances of Magnus surviving were almost nil.
He couldn't coming back.
Robert said, "Before Magnus went to international waters, he gave me this will and instructed me to assist you in managing the corporation's affairs if anything happened to him. Initially, you are unfamiliar with the corporation's affairs. You can ask me or Paul if you have any questions. Of course, if you find it too overwhelming, we can hire a professional manager."
"Since this is his last wish, I will do my best, but I need some time to learn," Juniper said.
Previously, in Southern City, when she joined Windsor Group, she studied corporate management and operations for a while.
But those basic knowledge were far from enough.
She didn't know how difficult the road ahead would be, but when she looked down at Jenny beside her, her cold eyes softened with determination.
Now that Magnus was gone, she had to quickly pull herselfand become strong, to be Jenny's shield.
Before leaving the SY, Juniper asked Paul again, unwilling to give up, "Paul, has Magnus's body been found?"
Even if it was just remains?
Paul's face was solemn. "No, it might have been blown to ashes."
Juniper's fingertips dug into her palm, her heart aching terribly.
At Southern City, Christopher’s Mansion, Sophie answered the phone, "Hello, Sir?"
The man's voice on the phone was still altered. "How is the progress?"
"The drug has been added. But I was afraid of being discovered, so I added a small amount each time. Even if they notice something, they shouldn't be able to find out."
The man said,"'Venomshade' is colorless and tasteless. Even if they send it for testing, they won't find anything. Now that Juniper has returned to the Imperial Capital and won't be back in Southern City for a while, you must seize this opportunity. Once Christopher falls, you can rightfully inherit Windsor Group."
Sophie was a bit worried. "What about Ronald and Karen? They are Christopher's adopted children. If they also compete..."
"They are just adopted children, not legitimate heirs. Now, only you have the most right to inherit Windsor Group. SY and Windsor Group control most of the commercial resources in the north and south. Switching ownership of the two consortia was the first step in the Shadow Syndicate's immersion into Crestoria's part. Once Christopher falls, and then we kill Juniper, the only legitimate daughter of the Abbotts will be you."
Unfortunately, in international waters, that reckless lunatic Magnus managed to save Juniper single-handedly.
Now that the other side was alerted, it would be much harder to act.
As for Magnus, seven days had passed, and there was still no news of him.
Was he playing a game of hide and seek?
Now that SY's stock had plummeted, he still had the patience not to show up?
The man wanted to know how long Magnus could hide.
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