In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. It was the joyous day of Leo and Sophia’s remarriage. However, instead of going to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Leo and Sophia headed to Huntstone.
After Bruno’s death, the Henley’s Corp was left without a leader. Today was the day for the family meeting to elect a chairman.
Early in the morning, the conference room at the Henley Family Estate was filled with people. The meeting was organized by Bruno’s father, Sean.
The entire conference room was buzzing like a beehive.
“What’s going on? Is Sean going to take charge of the Henley’s Corp now?”
“A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a family cannot be without a leader for a day. If things continue like this, our entire family will be finished! It’s time for Sean to step up and revive the Henley’s Corp.”
“There are rumors that Leo killed Bruno. Sean swears to avenge Bruno.”
“It is said that Sophia will come today to take control of the Henley’s Corp…”
“Shh… Sean is here, don’t say anything!”
Sean’s face was stern as he walked in with confident strides. Fanny followed closely behind him. When they entered the conference room, all the family members quieted down.
Sean walked to the main seat and, after surveying the family members, naturally took his place.
After sitting down, he spoke in a calm and unhurried tone, “Dear family members, I assume no one has any objections to me sitting in this position today, right?”
The family members exchanged glances.
“We support Sean!” someone shouted.
Soon, others chimed in, “The position of the chairman belongs to Sean!”
Just when everyone thought Sean would smoothly become the head of the Henley family and the chairman of the Henley’s Corp, the doors of the conference room were pushed open, and a cold voice rang out, “Do you think you deserve to sit in this position?”
Everyone craned their necks to look at the entrance of the conference room.
Sophia and Leo had walked in.
When Fanny saw Leo, shock and fear immediately appeared on her face.
You see, after Leo killed Bruno and left triumphantly, she had reported him to the police. Logically, Leo should have been arrested and taken into custody. How could he appear here with Sophia as if nothing had happened?
What Fanny didn’t know was that shortly after she reported Leo, WONDER had provided protection for him. Added to the fact that Bruno’s whereabouts were unknown, and the police classified it as a permanent disappearance without filing a case.
“Sophia really came, and her useless husband is with her. Weren’t they divorced? What are they doing here?”
“It’s obvious that Sophia is here to seize the position of the chairman.”
Fanny mustered up her courage and stood up, glaring at Sophia as she questioned, “Sophia, you were not invited to this family meeting. What are you doing here?”
“I am a member of the Henley family. I come if I want to!” Sophia replied with a domineering tone.
Fanny sneered, “Sophia, it was your useless husband who killed Bruno. What right do you have to enter the family meeting? Get out!”
“It’s you who should get out!” Leo swiftly stood by Sophia’s side, his gaze as sharp as a hawk fixed on Fanny.
“You…” Fanny was startled by Leo’s gaze. She knew very well how formidable Leo had become. The present Leo was no longer the submissive and useless son-in-law he used to be. If she hadn’t run fast that day, she would probably have met the same fate as Bruno.
“Leo, Sophia, you’ve come just in time. It’s time to settle some things!” Sean didn’t get angry but stood up leisurely, giving Leo and Sophia a sidelong glance.
“You killed my innocent son. How do you plan to settle this account?”
Faced with Sean’s shameless accusation, Leo found it amusing.
A wicked smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, his gaze sharp as he looked directly at Sean. “Sean, what do you mean by ‘killing your innocent son’? Bruno was nothing more than a despicable creature. He deserved to die!”
Sean suddenly became furious. “You dare to be insolent! You better open your eyes wide and see where you are! Sophia, as a descendant of the Henley family, take a good look at what kind of trash you’ve found for a husband!”
Sophia retaliated, “Sean, your beloved son tried to kill me with Sorcery. How do you explain that?”
These words shocked the family members in the conference room.
“Did she… Did she really say that? Bruno wouldn’t do such a thing, would he?”
“Even if it’s true, she’s not dead. How can she accuse Bruno of killing her?”
Sean’s face twisted in anger. “You’re talking nonsense. Do you have any evidence?”
“Evidence? Sean, do you think we need evidence?” Sophia refused to back down. “Since Grandfather passed away, you and your son have been scheming against me openly and secretly. You both wish to turn the entire Henley’s Corp into your private property!”
“And furthermore, that despicable Bruno murdered our grandmother just to become the chairman.”
“Sean, can you honestly claim that you knew nothing about all of this? What right do you have to sit in the main seat?”
At this moment, Sophia’s aura as an executive burst forth, exuding a domineering presence.
Sophia’s words felt like a series of heavy slaps across Sean’s face. He never expected that Sophia and Leo would not only attend the family meeting but also expose Bruno’s misdeeds in front of all the family members.
“Sophia, one moment you say Bruno used Sorcery to kill you, and the next moment you say he murdered our grandmother. Are you just talking nonsense, or do you have solid evidence?”
“That’s right. If you don’t have evidence, stop talking nonsense!”
“You better present evidence. Otherwise, it’s extremely disrespectful to insult the deceased Bruno in front of all the family members.”
“Shut up, you parasites! If it weren’t for your instigation, our grandmother wouldn’t have died, and the Henley’s Corp wouldn’t have been acquired by the Mcguire family, ending up in the fragmented state it is today!”
“I can’t stand by and watch the family business built by our ancestors be destroyed. That’s why I’m standing here today!”
“I’m going to take over the Henley’s Corp. Those of you who are willing to stay can behave, and those who don’t want to stay can all get lost!”
Sophia’s dominance left the members of the Henley family dumbfounded.
“Sophia, who gave you the right to decide and take over? Have you asked for our agreement?”
“Sophia, stop daydreaming. Even if we were to support someone, we would support Sean taking over the Henley’s Corp. That’s what he deserves. As for you, you’re not worthy!”
Sean felt smug as he looked at Sophia and sneered, “Sophia, did you hear that? This is the voice of the family members. This is what you call the will of the people. You have no qualifications!”
Leo stared at Sean, his tone filled with a playful air as he spoke slowly, word by word, “Sean, are you sure you want to take over the Henley’s Corp? Can you handle it?”