Mia's call finally came through. As soon as I answered, she said, "Chloe, I heard you're planning to acquire Echelon Group. Is that true or just a rumor?""What's the matter? If it's said online that I'm acquiring it, then I will! Can't let these people complain for nothing!" I replied with an annoyed tone while munching on strawberries.My tone displeased Mia a bit. She couldn't contain her impatience and said, "One should have self-awareness. What capital do you have to acquire Echelon Group? Atticus is currently missing. Who gave you the right to announce the acquisition?""Mia," I smiled. "How did you know Atticus is missing? Is that not what you did? What does it have to do with me?"My dream has always been to acquire Echelon Group. I've had this goal ever since I established Tanum! I aim to make the company the most outstanding and prominent—to take over Echelon Group! Haha! " I said, sounding bold and arrogant.I put down the strawberry in my hand and continued, "I got a s
I chuckled and said into the phone, "Well then, I'll hang up, Mia! The acquisition of Echelon is a done deal. I'll make it happen whether or not I have the capital. I have no choice since I'm doing it for someone else's sake. “Once it's done, I'll have all the capital I need. Don't worry, okay?"After saying that, I hung up the phone.Everyone around me burst into laughter. Lauren said, "That response was priceless!"I disdainfully dropped the phone and said, "Really? She's the major shareholder, after all!"As soon as I said this, everyone understood what I meant, and they all burst into laughter again.Two days later, there was a meeting in the conference room on the tenth floor of the Echelon Building.My team and I arrived at the Echelon Building on time. The entrance was swarmed with people, crowded by the reporters, making it impossible to pass through.Atlas had made arrangements for today's event. He had divided the reporters into two sides and stationed them at the en
Everyone suddenly looked at the door, but I casually focused on the uneasy shareholders below.I could see the complex emotions in the eyes of the shareholders at that one sentence.Some had a sudden sparkle in their eyes.Some furrowed their brows.Some immediately turned their gaze toward me, seemingly observing my expression.A few others were surprised and stared at the woman who was walking in briskly.I remained calm and composed. I sat steadily in my seat without looking back at the newcomers.I didn't even look up when I heard footsteps entering the conference room.The group walked to the spacious conference table opposite me, appearing directly in my line of sight and taking up positions opposite me.I smiled and looked at Mia. She had walked in confidently like a shining star and sat opposite me. She arched her eyebrows and stared straight at me."Sorry for the unexpected encounter, Ms. Chloe. But you’re not qualified to preside over or participate in this Echelon
As Mia said that, the shareholders who had been watching the situation immediately looked at each other. Some stood up and fled the conference room as if they were running for their lives. When the others realized that some of them had taken the initiative to leave, they hurried out of the conference room one by one, acting as though they had been given a pass.The media personnel quickly snapped some photos, and the flashing lights made my eyes hurtJoshua's face instantly turned pale. The veins on his hands that were resting on the table bulged.I kept my composure and smiled gently as I watched everything that was happening while glancing at Mia. The smile on her face grew even brighter as people hurried to leave.The contrast between Mia's confident smile and Joshua's stern expression was stark.Finally, she looked at me and smiled. "It's time for you to leave, Chloe. Echelon Group will see a change in ownership today, but you definitely have no chance of winning. Look, you've
After glancing at her, I reached over to the side, and Mr. Brown immediately gave me something. I turned to face her with a relaxed smile and replied, "I have my reasons for staying."I threw the file bag I was holding across the table arrogantly.The bag whirled and slid toward Mia like it was figuring out where to go.After stiffening briefly, Mia cooly raised her palm and caught the bag that had slid in front of her with a "smack."She stared at my face and didn't say a word. Instead, she kept staring at my face as if she was trying to guess what might be inside.I shrugged at her and gestured to indicate that she could open it herself.While staring intently at my face, she slowly picked up the file bag, unzipped it, and pulled out the documents inside.Joshua, who was sitting in the middle, nervously fixed his gaze on the documents Mia was slowly pulling out of the bag.After Mia took out the documents, she finally withdrew her gaze from me and looked at the contents.At
Everyone's gaze went to the man in the wheelchair—it was none other than Atticus, who had been missing for over a month.Joshua quickly approached Atticus after realising this and exclaimed, "Mr. Atticus, how... how is this possible?"Choked with emotion, Joshua couldn't continue and reached out to take Atticus from Atlas's hands.Atticus patted Joshua's arm in a comforting manner before turning to Mia. "Miss Mia, long time no see!"Mia seemed like she was still in shock. Atticus continued, "The documents are fake, but I’m real, aren't I?""Atticus!" Mia murmured his name as if she was in shock."What's wrong? Are you surprised?" Atticus looked at Mia, a hint of indescribable amusement playing at the corners of his lips.Then he looked up and faced the room of reporters. "Hello, everyone. I'm Atticus. I apologize for meeting you all under these circumstances. I was in a coma for a month. I was saved from the brink of death only ten days ago."The CEOs of ATL Empire, Mr. and Mrs
Atticus carefully watched the agitated Mia as he sat in the wheelchair. He pulled out a document and held it out for the media to see."ATL Empire invested 10 billion in Echelon Group a month ago, intending to work together to build a new real estate development and construction field in Zydan. I regret to inform you that you’re no longer a significant shareholder in Echelon, Miss Mia."Even I was shocked by that investment certificate. I looked at Atlas, who seemed confident."To be more accurate, Echelon Group had already signed this agreement before I went to Celestis Island. The real largest shareholder of Echelon Group is ATL Empire. I’m just a partner."As you planned, the shares had long been diluted, but unfortunately, not by you, but by ATL Empire. But I still want to thank you for helping me remove the scum from Echelon Group and purifying Echelon’s ranks."Mia suddenly stood up and banged her fist on the table. She shouted, "Impossible! Atticus, are you playing me?""Y
Atlas's face darkened as he uttered a curt "Hmm" and hung up the phone.Turning to Tristan, he said, "Escort Mrs. Chloe back to the office."He looked at me and softened his tone, "You go back to the office first, I'll come to pick you up later." Atlas expressed a hint of apology."Okay." I nodded.Tristan escorted me to my office and gave me some instructions before leaving.Then, my phone rang. It was a call from Trinity. I quickly answered, "Chlo, I'm about to head to the airport, I’m going to Yare. Do you have any messages for the old lady?"Her sudden question caught me off guard. I really didn't know what message to convey. After all, the old lady of the Avila family to me was just an impression from a photo."No. Let's talk after everything's settled. I'll arrange a time to visit her," I said lightly.Although the travel ban for me had been lifted with the situation becoming clearer, Yare was in turmoil, and I was pregnant. I didn't want to make any promises to the old l