After a long time, Serina did not hear Derek’s voice.
“Shouldn’t he be excited when hearing the news?”
Because the lights in the room were turned off, Serina could not see Derek’s face at all. She leaned closer to him only to hear the sound of even breathing.
He was asleep.
He was too tired. He has guarded the bier for six days. Within these days, he hardly had rest time.
Serina felt her heartache again. She gently leaned in front of him and kissed him.
“Sleep well. Good night.”
Leaning against his side, she also fell asleep.
However, no one expected that the real war had just begun.
The next day, when Serina woke up, the bed beside her was empty.
Meanwhile, Derek was facing censure from other participants in the conference room of the Saint Group.
In the past, the conference room was always very serious, and the questions discussed were nothing more than the matters of the Saint Group, but today’s discussion was about the will.
It was a mess and also noisy.
“Mr. Derek, Sir Maynard must have said something to the company before he died. Since the funeral has been completed, can you show the will to everyone now?” It was Trevon, the second-largest shareholder of the Saint Group.
“Yes, Derek. Your father must have written his will before he died. Come on, show it to us so that everyone can calm down.” The one who spoke this time was Derek’s uncle, also Dalton’s cousin. He had always been one of the shareholders.
“It doesn’t sound right. Now that we can’t see the will, we can’t follow Mr. Derek’s orders.” Agreed with another shareholder.
Everyone knew that Dalton’s health had always been fine, so he should not have made a will in advance. This sudden death was really unexpected.
Everyone was eyeing the position of chairman.
Standing behind Derek, Hayden said, “Everyone knows that when Sir Maynard was alive, he had always handed over the company’s issues to Mr. Derek. He also said early that Mr. Derek was the heir to the Saint Group. What is there to argue about?”
“Yes, he did, but he just said it, without any legal confirmation. Without a will, there is no point in saying more!”
“You!”
Of course, such a large group, if there was no definite will, how could it be possible for them to give the Saint Group to Derek?
The Saint Group is a huge attraction!
Whoever had one percent more shares would be the millionaires.
Derek had yet to free himself from sorrowful emotions. His face is cold and indifferent.
Hayden stood aside was also feel anxious for him. He was just a secretary. How could he convince this group of people?
“Everyone, quiet down. Listen to me.” Derek finally spoke.
Everyone shut their mouths, hoping that Derek could explain the matter of the will clearly.
“I’m sorry. My father’s death was very sudden. I didn’t explain the matter of the will clearly because I don’t know if he made a will before he died, so I have to ask the lawyer first, then explain to you.”
“How long? You have to give us a deadline, right?” Derek’s uncle was the first to question.
Derek looked at him with extremely cold eyes. This was forcing him to hand over the will!
“A week.”
“A week? No way! After such a long time, I am doubtful if you’re going to find a will or prepare a fake will?” Derek’s uncle lit a cigarette.
“Yeah, who knows if you’re trying to delay the time to prepare a fake will? We don’t accept it.” Trevon immediately agreed.
“How many days do you want?” Derek sneered.
“Three days! Three days later, if we can’t see the will, don’t blame us for kicking you out of the position of the chairman!”
“If I can’t find the will, or if my father’s will doesn’t give me the shares of the group, then I will resign myself,” Derek snorted.
After saying that, Derek stood up and walked straight out of the conference room.
He didn’t seem to be too moved, even if he was forced to this extent by everyone.
However, Lauren was of a different emotion. When she heard about what happened in the conference room, she was as anxious as a hen on a hot griddle.
How could she not be anxious?
The son he had painstakingly cultivated was about to be kicked out of the Saint Group!
“Will! Will! Will! This damn old man, why can’t he live for a few more days and finalize the will before dying!”
Lauren was pacing back and forth in the living room.
She had already reminded Dalton to arrange the will early many times, but Dalton always said that he only had one son, and there was nothing to say about the will.
Seeing that he wanted to leave the company to Derek, Lauren did not ask him again. Because he was always in good health, so she did not insist on the will.
Who knew that he would suddenly die!
Before he died, he didn’t tell her about the will.
What should she do?
The servants were tossing about in every corner of the house.
“All of you, look carefully, especially in the study!” Lauren ordered.
“Madam, we found nothing. We have searched Mr. Dalton’s study several times but haven’t seen any will.”
“No will?”
Lauren gritted her teeth. “What exactly is this old man planning? If he really doesn’t have a will, then things will be easy. We can just casually make one. However, if there is, it will always be a danger!”
“Madam, Mr. Dalton didn’t mention the will before he died, and he died so suddenly. Could it be possible that he never made a will?”
“There is such a possibility. However, the cunning old man may secretly make a will, keeping from me!”
Mr. Clark thought for a while and suddenly patted his head.
“Madam, I remember. A few days before Mr. Dalton died, he seemed to have looked for Lawyer Lisle.”
Lauren’s heart skipped a beat, “Really?”
“Yes, Madam went out to play cards that day and returned until night. Lawyer Lisle and Mr. Dalton sat in the study for several hours. I was busy at that time and did not pay much attention to it.”
Lauren clenched her fists. What else could finding a lawyer be?
This old man had indeed left a trick behind her.
“Go! Find Lawyer Lisle immediately!”
“Yes, Madam.” Mr. Clark had just taken a few steps before Lauren stopped him.
“Wait!”
“Madam, is there anything else?”
Lauren frowned, “I heard that Lawyer Lisle’s son is five years old now and just went to kindergarten. You go to the kindergarten to pick up your son first. If his wife is here, you can invite her over as well!”
“Yes!”