As he had expected, the news of Shawn being in a coma due to a car accident had already been leaked by someone, causing the stock price of the White Group to plunge.
For three consecutive days, the shares fell by their daily limit, which made Marina worried. If nothing was done to stop the plunge, the White Group would really go bankrupt soon.
The listed company looked glorious on the surface, but in fact, internal strife never ended, so it was vulnerable to high pressure.
The company held a board meeting. Marina attended and was questioned by several senior board directors.
“The loss is not the loss of my father and brother. It is the loss of the entire White Group. At the critical moment, if everyone does not want to work together to pull through, then we might wish that the company can go bankrupt as early as possible.”
Before the board meeting, Marina searched online and accidentally saw a video shot a few years ago. Jane participated in the shareholder’s meeting on William’s behalf and also made a live broadcast. Then the problem of the Underwater Hotel Project was completely solved.
However, the live broadcast was not suitable for the shareholders’ meeting of the White Group.
“In the eyes of those old guys, I’m just a stupid girl, so they want to take the opportunity to kick me out.”
The shareholders glared at Marina, and Marina was a little scared when facing them.
“That’s good. You can play along with them and propose to dissolve the company. Anyway, they think you are brainless. Let’s see what they will say.”
Jane suggested. No one else could help and this was the only choice.
Marina thought about it and immediately was relieved. She then announced to dissolve the White Group in the meeting.
“Ridiculous!”
When the few old guys heard this, they were so angry that they nearly fainted. Did this idiot know what she was saying?
“Of course, I know. But at the critical moment, it’s so annoying that everyone in the White Group fights with each other. It’s better to dissolve it and file for bankruptcy. That way, we can get more money before the stock price falls to the bottom.”
Marina’s cynical attitude almost caused them to have a heart attack. Finally, the other shareholders looked at each other and reached an agreement helplessly. The White Group immediately used crisis management to stabilize the stock price.
They couldn’t do anything. They were really afraid that the stupid Marina would sell the company if they did not agree. Marina also said that it was also a good idea if she let Ryder buy the company. They were so angry that they didn’t have the mood to eat during that day.
Marina’s attitude had a great impact on the White Group’s shareholders. They worked together to find a way. The stock price did not fall the next day and there was even a slight increase.
Three days later, the Duncan Group officially announced that they would continue to work with the White Group to develop the largest resort. They would try their best to purify and retain the natural sites so that the tourists could experience nature and get close to nature.
As soon as the news came out, in order to convince people, the Duncan Group specially held a press conference. Some business-savvy people frantically purchased the White Group’s stock after they got the news. Once the great news came out, the White Group’s stock price steadily rose, even returning to its original level.
The White Group held a meeting again. The old shareholders no longer found trouble for Marina. They asked her about the resort project. They didn’t know that the White Group and the Duncan Group had cooperation. There was no news about it before.
“Who do you think you are? Why do I have to ask for our opinion when I do projects?”
Marina was very disdainful and ended the topic quickly. The old guys thought that she was quite capable and calmed down for the current time, no longer being restless.
Ten days passed quickly, but Shawn had yet to wake up. News from the hospital said that Shawn’s condition was slowly improving.
“Pack things up. We have to make a trip back to Jin City later.”
Ryder came back early to inform Marina that he had prepared the dress and a set of jewelry for the banquet.
“There will be a banquet in the Langdon family tonight. Kayden says that all the members of the Landon family must be present.”
For this reason, Ryder specially assigned a private plane to save time.
During the past few weeks, he was busy contacting experts for Shawn and someone else was handling his work in the company. There were rumors within a big change was about to take place in the Langdon Group.
Kayden sent out the invitations early, inviting celebrities and famous people to attend the banquet. He solemnly introduced his grandson, Mark, who was the future successor to the Langdon Group, to the crowd.
The official announcement came so soon, and Kayden’s attitude explained everything.
Ryder was an illegitimate child while Mark was the real chosen successor for the company.
The funniest thing was that Kayden played a trick secretly. The banquet will be held in the evening, yet he didn’t inform Marina and Ryder until the day of the banquet came.
“Can I not go?”
Since Marina dealt with Kayden last time, she had her own opinions. She really didn’t want to have any relationship with the Langdon family now, especially that hypocritical old man.
Bailey might also cause trouble when she saw Marina.
“Are you afraid?”
Ryder raised his eyebrows. This was interesting.
“What am I afraid of?”
Marina didn’t care. If she had to go, then she would go. She had no place to vent her anger. She might as well take someone with her to face the bad luck.
Since she was certain that she was going back to Jin City, Marina hesitated whether she should bring her daughter Nicole.
Ever since Nicole left the Langdon family, she was obviously much happier, but Kayden had given the order that every member of the family must return.
“No need. Just let her stay at the Duncan’s.”
Ryder thought for a moment. Maybe tonight there will be turmoil. It was better not to let Nicole see this scene.
After the couple finished their discussion, Marina went out to style herself.
The stylist was a good friend of Jane and she was very skilled. Marina looked stunning with the stylist’s help. As long as she showed up at the banquet, she would take everyone’s breath away.
The private plane took off and landed in the exclusive parking lot behind the Langdon’s.
It was already dark, and the guests arrived on time.
The couple walked into the hall hand in hand and immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
Many people looked at the couple as if they were a joke. Ryder was an illegitimate child. This was not a secret among the rich and powerful. When the real master came back, the illegitimate child had to be driven to a corner and continue living in darkness.
“I was wondering who it was. It turns out to be Mrs. Landon!”
When Bailey saw Marina, she immediately walked over to mock Marine.
‘It’s better if Mark takes over the company rather than Ryder. That way, that hateful Marine would disappear from my sight.
Didn’t people say that Marine and Ryder were going to get a divorce? Why did they come back together?’ Bailey thought.
She had heard about the recent changes in the White family, so there was a hint of mockery on her face.
“You are being too polite. I feel deeply uneasy when you address me like this.”
Marina didn’t care. Anyway, the people here were untrustworthy. So why should she be nice to them?
Bailey mocked her, and Marina would mock back. Marina was not afraid of Bailey.
“I haven’t seen you for a while. I miss you very much. Did you have a great time? I see that you are gaining weight.”
Marina stared at Bailey’s tight dress and smiled.
Bailey cared about her image and hated people saying that she was fat, but Marina was merciless rubbed it in?
“Isn’t that so? All the annoying bugs are gone. Of course, I feel happy and eat a lot.”
Bailey gritted her teeth and retorted quickly. She was implying that Marina was an annoying bug. It was best that Marine would never come back. The Langdon’s was not a place that any random person could sneak in.