Chapter 598 The Counterattack
Unperturbed by the gazes of those around him, Dorian held his ground. "My son is well-versed in business management. As CEO, he will undoubtedly steer this company towards unprecedented heights and horizons," he declared.Even as he spoke, he applauded his own words, a self-assured smile gracing his features. His stance was unwavering, leaving no room for dissent. He was acutely aware that if the decision was left to a vote, his son would stand no chance of securing the position. Thus, he could not afford to provide them with such an opportunity.Several shareholders and company executives, who were in his good graces, joined in the applause. The remaining attendees exchanged glances before hesitantly raising their hands to clap twice in agreement, their identities and statuses preventing them from voicing any opposition. Their expressions were a mix of confusion and resignation.The turn of events had blindsided Martha. Rising from her seat, she pointed an accusing finger at Dorian. "Dorian, you traitor! How dare you betray me!" she spat.Dorian met her gaze calmly. "Mrs. Watson, I urge you to mind your language. This is a professional setting."Martha's temples pulsed with barely contained rage. "You promised to promote my son, Ian. What is the meaning of this?" she demanded.Dorian offered her a placating smile. "Mrs. Watson, I assure you, I had every intention of promoting your son. However, apart from indulging in food, drink, gambling, and women, what else is he capable of? He lacks the necessary qualifications, education, and experience to manage a company. The company's progress has been hard-earned. Surely, you wouldn't want it to be ruined by your son's incompetence?"Martha trembled with fury. "You assured me that Martin's oppression of Ian was temporary. You promised that as long as I..."Dorian cut her off with a derisive sneer. "You would stoop to any level for the CEO position. Accusing my son of being gay? Preposterous..."His words trailed off as he turned to look at his son, Rex. The sight of Rex's pale face caused his own expression to falter.A sense of unease began to gnaw at him. Rising from his seat, he strode over to Rex. "Tell them you're not gay, that you're attracted to women. Speak up," he commanded.Rex remained silent, his lips pressed into a tight line as he kept his gaze lowered.Dorian felt as though the world was crashing down around him. He seized Rex's collar, his voice rising in desperation. "Why are you silent? Tell them you're not gay, that you're attracted to women. Speak up, I command you!"Rex, however, remained mute.Martha seized the opportunity to pull out a photograph from her handbag and tossed it onto the conference table. "See for yourselves! This is a picture of Rex in an intimate moment with another man. His name is Gems Smith. They've been together for two years. They publicly announced their relationship abroad six months ago, and everyone around them knows. You can verify the truth of my words with a simple investigation."A flurry of photographs scattered across the table. Everyone instinctively reached out to grab one.Patricia and Alan were no exception. Patricia's photograph depicted Rex sharing a joyful moment with a foreign gentleman, their smiles radiating closeness. Alan's photograph, on the other hand, was far more scandalous—a candid snapshot of Rex and Gems Smith locked in a passionate embrace, their lips entwined in a deep kiss. Gems Smith's hand was boldly tucked into Rex's waistband, gripping his backside. The photograph was a shocking revelation.Upon seeing the photographs, Patricia and Alan's expressions morphed into a complex mix of shock and sympathy, their gazes shifting to Dorian.Rex was Dorian's only son. If Rex was indeed gay, it meant that Dorian would have no heirs. It was no wonder that Dorian was so incensed.Martha had played her cards ruthlessly. She had held onto this trump card, waiting for the opportune moment to strike a devastating blow to Dorian. Now that the truth was out, Rex had lost all rights to his inheritance. Despite Dorian's majority shares, he could not risk the company's reputation by opposing everyone. It was clear that the compromising photographs were just the tip of the iceberg.
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