Upon hearing Flynn’s words, the Kaur family was taken aback and couldn’t help but cry. They didn’t care if Madeline became the CEO or not, what mattered was that this project was related to Matteo’s family.
Frank quickly approached Madeline and pleaded with her, “My dear granddaughter, I may have been harsh on you in the past but it was only to push you forward!”
“If I didn’t like you, why would I let you become CEO?”
“I know that you’re upset. Can I apologize? We’ll talk to Flynn and get the contract back.”
Flynn just sneered at their attempts. The old man wasn’t good for much else but he certainly knew how to play mind games. When he made Madeline CEO in the first place, it was because he wanted to use her beauty as a way of climbing up in society with the Kaur family following suit.
If there had been any male heirs or if Charlotte looked as pretty as Madeline did, then she wouldn’t have become CEO.
The Kaur family finally understood what their grandfather meant and they all came over to plead with her. “Madeline, we’re worried about our future at family’s group. We said some things we shouldn’t have said so please don’t take them personally.”
“We were wrong for pressuring you into doing anything. I apologize for everything that happened between us; we’re all one big happy family after all! You can’t leave us alone like this!”
“Grandpa spoke too harshly earlier; please forgive him just this once? You’ve worked hard at the group for six years now so surely leaving isn’t an option.”
Whether they were sincere or not didn’t matter anymore since they were all trying their best to persuade her by speaking softly and shedding tears.
Charlotte suddenly laughed coldly, “I just heard news that Marcel invested 2 billion dollars into Energence Pharmaceuticals which means both companies are now partners.”
“What are you bragging about when Mr. Hill only gave your project because of Rose’s face? Do you really think relying on his connections will allow your company outside of here?”
The people from the Kaur family froze upon hearing Charlotte’s words while their minds raced with thoughts.
Scarlet just said it, Flynn was now Rose’s bodyguard and head of security for Energence Pharmaceuticals. This contract was definitely obtained with Rose’s help.
She helped him once, but don’t think he was so great that he can be friends with Marcel!
Milo spoke up at this point and said to Flynn, “Rose is very scheming and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.”
“She helped get the project because she saw your value as a tool and wants you to protect her unconditionally!”
“But understand that Rose is facing the Swanson, Woods and Hussain families now.”
“She could be in danger at any moment. When that time comes, you’ll be the first one standing in front of her!”
“If you want to live, then quickly cut ties with Rose!”
After hearing this explanation from both Milo and Charlotte, the Kaur family suddenly became clear-minded but also disappointed.
They thought Flynn had made something of himself but didn’t realize he was just using Rose’s influence.
Flynn heard what Milo had said but simply sneered, “I don’t need your concern. Just worry about yourself.”
“Enough!” Madeline interrupted before tensions escalated further. “Mr. Barrett,” she addressed Milo directly. “Flynn is my husband; I cannot agree to your rude requests.”
“Don’t threaten me again with Rhinowares Group’s project!”
Milo looked stunned after hearing Madeline’s words before smiling wryly, “I respect your decision then.” He stood up from his seat by the door before stopping beside Flynn briefly on his way out, “You’re nothing more than a lapdog for Rose; if I wanted to kill you, it would only take one word from me.” His face turned dark as he spoke these words while looking ferocious.
This time around, however, it wasn’t Flynn who ended up losing face; instead, he proved Milo wrong, which marked their third encounter where things didn’t go well between them leaving Milo feeling extremely frustrated inside.
Madeline watched as Milo left before turning back towards Flynn, “I won’t leave the family nor do I want success through relying on men.” She paused briefly before continuing, “Thank you if you plan on helping me retrieve our project back. Otherwise, it doesn’t matter since I’ll find another one myself!” Her statement caused an uproar throughout the room.
This woman must be crazy! It was already such a late hour yet she still wanted to become a powerful woman?
The Peninsula Group Project was once-in-a-century opportunity they couldn’t afford missing out on!
“Matteo, aren’t you going to say something?” Frank coughed lightly and nudged Matteo.
Matteo quickly tried to smooth things over. “Flynn, everyone was a little impulsive earlier, but we’re all just concerned about the future of our family.”
“You need to call and get the project back for Madeline!”
Flynn sighed bitterly and said, “Since you have spoken, I’ll call Mr. Hill later.”
“But before that, I have a few requests,” he continued.
“Go ahead! As long as it’s within my power, I promise you!” Frank was delighted at the prospect of money.
For Frank who valued money above all else, any request was just a drop in the bucket compared to 200 million dollars!
Even if he had to give up being a grandfather!
Flynn thought for a moment before saying, “After this project is completed, Uncle Matteo’s family will take 30% of the profits from the family. The rest of you will receive dividends equal to last year’s amount.”
“The remaining funds will be left in company accounts under Madeline’s sole responsibility. No one else can move them!”
This statement caused an uproar throughout the room.
“What?! Matteo’s family gets 30%? That’s 60 million dollars? Clark, are you kidding me?”
“Our dividends are still equal to last year? Last year we only made over 20 million dollars and my family only received 300k dollars. Is it going be like that again this year? Flynn, are you joking?”
“The funds in company accounts will be solely managed by Madeline? With your demands like these isn’t Kaur Group becoming Matteo his own personal property instead?”
“What are we then? Flynn, did you get lucky with this project or what?” They had worked so hard even lowering their dignity apologizing for Flynn just for their share of 200 million dollar profit.
And now they couldn’t even get a bit out of it?
Upon hearing these words, Charlotte sneered coldly at everyone, “Do you know what happens when small people gain power? That’s exactly what happened with Flynn!”
“My uncle’s family gets 60 million while all together we only get 6 million left after that; on top of which Madeline takes full control over everything!”
“Are you trying to dismiss beggars here or something funny like that?! You’re so shameless why don’t we just give everything away including those 200 millions straight into your home?”
“If that doesn’t suit your fancy, then how about satisfying another one of your requests,” said Flynn calmly while turning his head towards Frank.
“As my second condition Charlotte must kneel at this table until I finish eating; she can only stand up once I’m done!”
“To be honest, if it weren’t for Uncle Matteo, I wouldn’t even bother with your life or death!”
“Old man, I’ll only give you ten seconds to consider.”
“So, are you agreeing to my demands or will the Kaur family go bankrupt?”