Suddenly, Bruno tapped the table. Once everyone quieted down, he placed a document on the conference table and loudly declared, “Thanks for your love and support. Now, I announce two decisions made by the board.”
Upon hearing that it was decisions from the board, the relatives of the Henley family perked up their ears.
“The first decision, also an appointment, is my succession as the Chairman of the Group.”
In fact, Bruno had officially taken over as the Chairman of the Henley’s Corp after the board meeting. The reason for convening the meeting today and discussing the chairman’s position was simply to gauge the attitudes of the Henley family relatives.
“The second decision, Sophia, the General Manager of Sophia Cosmetics, will be suspended for three months.”
Sophia could no longer control herself and stood up angrily, saying, “Bruno, on what grounds are you suspending me?”
“What do you mean suspending you? This is the decision of the board. It’s in black and white. The official document is here; take a look yourself!” Bruno pointed to the document on the conference table.
The Henley family relatives quickly took the document and passed it around. Finally, it was handed to Sophia.
Sophia had no intention of looking at this so-called board decision. She knew that all of this was Bruno’s mischief.
When their grandpa from the Henley family was still alive, he had issued a strict order: regardless of who became the chairman, they had no authority to dismiss Sophia.
In other words, Sophia could only be the General Manager of Sophia Cosmetics unless she chose to resign or appointed someone else to take over.
After becoming the chairman, Bruno’s first thought was to dismiss Sophia. However, due to the old man’s strict order and the majority of stubborn members on the board, Bruno couldn’t achieve the dismissal.
Although he couldn’t dismiss her, using the chairman’s power, Bruno could still suspend Sophia for three months.
“Bruno, you will regret your decision!” Sophia knew Bruno was deliberately targeting her.
Bruno nonchalantly said, “Regret? Nonexistent. I just thought you were working too hard. I proposed to the board to give you a three-month break. After all, we are cousins.”
Leo’s cold voice rang out, “Bruno, do you really think that being the chairman means you can do whatever you want? You know the position of Sophia Cosmetics within the Henley’s Corp. If there’s operational risk after Sophia’s suspension, I hope you can bear the consequences!”
“Smack!”
Bruno slapped the table.
“Leo, what are you? The affairs of the Henley’s Corp don’t involve you meddling here!” Bruno didn’t want to lose face in front of the Henley family members and put on a show of strength.
“Is that so? Then be prepared to face the consequences.” Leo stood up from his chair. “Sophia, this nauseating meeting is revolting. Let’s go.”
Sophia nodded and resolutely left the meeting room with Leo.
The indifference of the Henley family relatives left Sophia’s heart cold and deeply disappointed. In Sophia’s view, the achievements of managing Sophia Cosmetics were evident to everyone. She contributed the most money to the family fund every year. However, when Bruno announced her suspension, not a single person stood up to speak for her.
They were all selfish and opportunistic!
Bruno watched Sophia and Leo leave the meeting room with a cold smile.
Leo and Sophia leaving on their own seemed like disrespect to him as the chairman. However, Bruno wasn’t angry; instead, he felt quite satisfied because he had dealt a heavy blow to Sophia and Leo.
“Bruno, Leo said something about being prepared to face the consequences. What does he mean?” Fanny, sitting beside Bruno, couldn’t help asking about Leo’s parting words.
Bruno didn’t even think and casually replied, “Leo’s words are just nonsense. I won’t be bothered by him. I don’t believe he can turn things around!”
Fanny found Bruno’s words reasonable. After all, Bruno was now both the head of the Henley family and the chairman, wielding great power.
Fanny’s eyes gleamed, and she added, “Bruno, I’ve noticed that you’ve become more charming since you took control.”
Bruno accepted the compliment gracefully and, speaking as an elder, said with a solemn tone, “Fanny, I’ve already given you the betrothal gift. You must use it wisely.”
“Also, I received some information that Tyler will soon return to the country with his son. They will definitely come to marry you. When you join the Browne family, don’t forget about me.”
Fanny hurriedly assured, “Bruno, rest assured. When I join the Browne family, I won’t forget you.”
At the Henley’s Mansion, in the parking lot.
Leo and Sophia were already in the car.
“Leo, do we just let Bruno manipulate us?” Sophia still couldn’t calm her anger.
Leo started the car, smiling mysteriously. “Are we puppets? How could we let Bruno manipulate us? The real show has just begun, and Bruno won’t be smug for long.”
Leo’s calm demeanor intrigued Sophia. “Don’t tell me you have some countermove planned?”
Leo drove the car out of the Henley’s Mansion and replied, “Did you forget that Sophia Cosmetics is the exclusive distributor of Herbal Magic Cosmetics production plant? For Bruno, now the chairman, the Herbal Magic Cosmetics production plant is a juicy piece of meat.”
“He only suspended me; it won’t affect our partnership.” Sophia said.
Leo shook his head, “No, the Herbal Magic Cosmetics production plant recognizes only you. If you’re not in the position, our cooperation will face problems.”
“Why are you so sure?” Sophia was puzzled.
“Because… I am the secret owner of the Herbal Magic Cosmetics production plant.”
Leo’s words left Sophia with her small mouth wide open, staring at him with a surprised expression.
“Leo, how much have you been hiding from me?” Sophia realized that she couldn’t see through Leo more and more.
Leo said apologetically, “Sophia, I’m sorry. I didn’t intend to hide things from you. I do have my reasons. I promise you that soon I will tell you everything that has happened to me.”