The night was overcast and there were no stars. The black curtain was threatening.
In the old mansion of the Maynard family, Lauren was furious.
“A bunch of losers! How did they do it? They couldn’t even make a car accident! What else can we count on them?” Lauren paced back and forth in the living room like a gambler losing her mind.
Clark blamed himself for it. He said, “Mrs. Maynard, I’m sorry about that. They did their best. All I can say is that Mr. Ernest was too lucky. Two men were dead in that accident while only he was slightly injured!”
“Too lucky?! I’ve never believed in luck!”
Lauren growled.
Clark lowered his head and did not speak anymore.
Lauren was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. She thought that was not the end!
Tomorrow would be the deadline. By then, at the shareholder meeting, all of the shareholders would definitely ask Derek to take out his will. Although Lauren had already ordered Lawyer Lisle to make a fake will, she was worried about it as long as Ernest was still alive.
“Why don’t you send someone to the hospital and kill Ernest? He is just in time in the hospital, so it will be easier for us to make it.”
“Mrs. Maynard, it’s a hospital. I’m afraid that if something happens in the hospital…”
“What are you afraid of? If something happens, don’t worry and I will handle it! A hospital may be a good chance for us. Under darkness, we don’t need too many people. We just need a smart one to do it unobtrusively.”
“Yes.” Mr. Clark had no choice but to defer to her.
After all, Lauren uttered a sigh of relief and then went upstairs.
However, she could not fall asleep that night!
If Derek did not become the chairman of the Saint Group, she could never feel at ease for a day.
At one o’clock a. m., Derek returned to Polaris City.
Serina had already fallen asleep when Derek came back. She was awoken by his sound.
Derek was in a terrible state. Serina sat at the head of the bed and watched him enter the bathroom. Derek took a quick shower and came out.
“Sorry for waking you up.”, said he, holding Serina in his arms.
“Never mind. How is it going?”
“Yes, a lot of things. I just came back from the hospital. Ernest got a car accident.”
“What?” Serina was shocked. She was right!
She had called Ernest for the whole afternoon for fear that something would happen to Ernest. However, she thought that Ernest’s agent Lucas had always been very cautious. Nothing would happen to Ernest. Besides, Derek had always been protecting Ernest.
“Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal. He just had a slight concussion and suffered minor bruising. Everything is fine except…”
“Except what?”
“Lucas was dead.”
The news shocked her. She had been good with Lucas. When she heard the news of his death, she naturally felt sorrow.
“Go to see him tomorrow. Ernest hasn’t known about Lucas’s death. Remember to console him.”
“Okay.” Serina still looked blank.
“Serina, I want you to go with me to the company tomorrow.” Derek rested his head in Serina’s neck.
“Huh?”
“There will be a shareholder meeting tomorrow. They gave me three days to prepare a will. Tomorrow is the deadline.”
“Have you found the will?”
“Not yet. Maybe my father didn’t leave any will at all.” Derek said in a cracked voice.
“Derek, so what are you going to do?” Serina did not know how to comfort him.
“If I can’t take out the will, they will definitely make trouble for me. There are only two heirs to the Saint Si Group. Me and Ernest. Even if there is no will, either of us should be in charge of the company.”
“Then I will go with you.”
“I’ll introduce you to all shareholders at the meeting. According to the family rules, you and I are officially married. Now you are entitled to own the shares. I will announce on the spot that I will give you one percent of my shares.”
“Derek, I am not interested in any shares. I just want to be with you.”
“If you own one percent, you will be one of the shareholders. In this way mom will probably consider it before she touches you.”
Serina suddenly realized he was really looking out for her.
Now that he had a hard time, he still thought about her.
‘My Derek, you are too silly. You don’t have to think too much?’ thought she.
“Derek, actually…”
“I’m tired. Let’s go to bed early.” Derek held Serina in his arms and was ready to sleep.
Serina sighed. When everything was done, she thought she would tell him about the child. Now let him get a good sleep.
The next morning, Derek got up early with her.
After dressing up, they went to the Saint Si Group.
When they two entered the meeting room together, they found that the rest of the shareholders had already arrived.
Of course, Lauren was there. She also held the shares, but usually, she never participated in such a meeting and only got an annual bonus from the shares.
But something was different. That day was a big day, so she had to come.
As soon as Lauren saw Derek and Serina show up together she stared at them in amazement. These days, she really did not have time and energy to deal with this woman!
“Derek! Why do you bring this woman here?” Lauren immediately stood up and pointed her fingers at Serina as she raged.
“Mom, Serina is my lawfully wedded wife. What’s more, one percent of the shares under my name has been transferred to her, so she has to come.”
“What did you say? You dare to give her shares!”
Lauren glanced at Serina and said, “You are such a vicious woman. I know you are here for money. Just like your mom, you have sounded holier-than-thou, but actually, you love money more than their own lives!”
“Mom! This is a shareholder meeting. Don’t talk nonsense.”
Lauren immediately sat down. Other shareholders looked at the family and laughed. It was so funny for they played politics within their family.
“Let me introduce her first. This is my wife, Miss Serina. As you know, I have transferred one percent of the shares under my name to my wife. She is also a shareholder as you. Naturally, she needs to attend the meeting.”
“Alright, Derek, stop talking nonsense. Where’s the will? Have you found it?” It was Derek’s uncle who was the first to speak.
“I…”
“Of course, I got it. If not, it wouldn’t be unnecessary to hold this meeting?” Lauren forestalled before Derek started to speak.
Everyone rested their eyes on Lauren.
“Please invite Lawyer Lisle in. We need him to read my husband’s will,” Lauren said to her secretary.
The door was opened and there came Lawyer Lisle with a folder.