PopularNovelChapter 970 Never Thought Raymond Would Lose Eric looked like he didn't belong, glancing around with a smug expression.
With just three minutes left on the clock, the Montague family was already gearing up to bring in the Montague Group execs to announce Elbert as the new CEO.
Everyone was trying to impress Elbert, so someone swung open the conference room door and called in the waiting execs.
This meeting felt like déjà vu, with almost the scrowd as last time.
But the execs who had backed Raymond looked worn out after being pushed around by Elbert's crew for four days straight.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHarry stood up, grinning ear to ear, "Alright, folks, since we're all here, I'm thrilled to announce that my dad is the new CEO of the Montague Group!" The room burst into applause, with Elbert's fans jumping up, clapping like their lives depended on it. Elbert's face was flushed with excitement. He never thought he'd actually topple Raymond.
He pulled out the agreement he had with Eric and said calmly, "Mr. Scott, you hold twenty percent of the Montague Group's shares. As per our deal, I'll buy them back at more than double the market price." Eric nodded, his eyes drifting towards the conference room door.
Elbert had paid a hefty price for Eric's shares. He'd mortgaged his properties, drained his cash, and even borrowed four hundred million bucks from the bank.
He could only pay off these debts and get his mortgaged shares and properties back once he got that twenty percent stake and sold off a few projects.
The room was buzzing with cheers, and sfolks were cursing Raymond, saying he finally got what he deserved.
Meanwhile, the Montague Group execs who had backed Raymond were sighing in despair.
They all knew that once Elbert took over, they'd be out of a job. They never thought Raymond would lose.
Elbert, clutching the agreement with Eric, was eager to flex his new power. "We're gonna have a three-hour meeting about my vision for the Montague Group. I hope everyone will listen. But first, sof you execs should step down to make room for new blood." He smirked at the execs who supported Raymond, his tone dripping with satisfaction, "I've already picked your replacements. At your age, getting fired means you probably won't find good jobs elsewhere. You have only yourselves to blfor trusting Raymond too much." Everyone hung their heads in defeat, while Elbert's supporters were rewarded with an extra two hundred grand in year-end bonuses.
Elbert's supporters cheered.
But in the middle of the celebration, the conference room door suddenly swung open.
The Montague family members frowned. Everyone who was supposed to be there was already present, so who was interrupting the meeting? Then, Raymond's voice cut through the noise, "Am I interrupting?" Raymond stood at the door, flanked by staff from the stock custody agency and slawyers, with John right beside him.
He scanned the room as he casually walked towards the main seat.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmElbert, sitting in the main seat, looked pissed. How had Raymond gotten out? Could it be that the special task force hadn't found any evidence and had let Raymond go?
But how could that be? William should have been kidnapped by him.
If the task force dug deep, they'd En the surely find sclues. After all, the task force members were top-notch investigators.
Elbert's mind was racing, but remembering that the betting agreement had ended, his expression brightened again, "Raymond, glad you're here. I was just about to announce the next steps for the Montague Group in your presence." Raymond chuckled, and John moved to push Elbert aside, making him give up his seat. This time, Elbert stood his ground, his attitude firm, "Raymond, you can't be that arrogant here today." As soon as he finished speaking, Eric stood up, teaming up with John to push him aside.
Eric's attitude towards Raymond was almost fawning. He wiped the chair, mimicking John's actions from last time, disinfected it, and then made a "please" gesture to Raymond.
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