The large conference room was adorned on three sides with gold–themed diamond–patterned mirrored tiles, showcasing the futuristic design of a jewelry design company.
Under the tastefully arranged long, rectangular lampshade was a long black conference table, adding a touch of composure to this luxurious space.
The shareholders of the Stout Group sat around the conference table, each maintaining a serious expression, ready for the meeting.
Hudson had a slight smile on his face, but it couldn’t hide the malice swirling in his eyes. He found Isabella quite daring. He knew that Isabella wanted to take control of the company. And he wouldn’t allow it.
Isabella and Ethan entered, walking straight to the head of the conference table. Ethan pulled out a chair and sat down. gesturing for Isabella to sit beside him.
Then he swept a cold gaze over the shareholders, with an aura of authority, and said in a deep voice, “From now on, Isabella will lead the design department
A document was slammed onto the conference table, grabbing everyone’s attention.
Harry sat elegantly in his black suit, arms crossed, as he looked at Ethan with displeasure, saying, “Mr. Guzman, don’t you think this decision is a bit inappropriate?” His gaze swept over Isabella, who sat to the side, with a hint of disdain in his eyes. Isabella wasn’t angry. She just calmly glanced at everyone’s reactions. Finally, her gaze rested on Hudson.
Isabella noticed the malice swirling in Hudson’s eyes. He wouldn’t be able to act arrogantly for much longer.
Ethan’s stern gaze landed on Harry, and he said firmly, “She is the heiress of the Stout family and the future heiress of the Stout Group. What’s wrong with her becoming the head of the design department?”
If it weren’t for Isabella saying that these fools needed convincing, Ethan would have already appointed Isabella as CEO of the Stout Group. They really didn’t need to wait around, listening to their pointless talk. They were a bunch of clueless fools.
But everyone ignored Ethan’s opinion, and several people raised their objections, making the atmosphere in the office even
more tense.
Hudson had a cold glint in his eyes, but with a courteous smile, he quickly stood up and said, “We’re all colleagues. Let’s not make things so tense.” He looked at Ethan with a troubled expression and said, “Mr. Guzman, everyone is against Isabella becoming head of the design department. There’s nothing I can do.”
He hadn’t yet addressed the issue with Isabella regarding the past incident with the Lane family. He couldn’t allow Isabella to work at the company. That was absolutely impossible. Neither would Hudson allow Isabella to be head of the design department.
Harry was quite dissatisfied with Ethan’s dictatorial behavior. He snorted, “Sure, she’s the heiress of the Stout family, but our company isn’t a charity. How could we allow a girl with no experience to run the important design department
The Stout Group mainly depended on jewelry design, and the design department was crucial to its success.
Every project and decision impacted the future of the Stout Group-
There was no way Harry would let Isabella take that position.
Everyone else chimed in. “Yeah, this decision really wasn’t thought through
Definitely not. If she takes that position, it’s like turning the Stout Group into a joke for her pleasure,
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“At least Ivana is a jewelry designer. With her managing the design department, we can feel more at ease.”
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They all stressed how crucial this position was, pointing out that Isabella, apart from being the Stout family’s heiress, had nothing else going for her.
Putting someone in charge of the design department who knew nothing about design was laughable.
Hudson’s nonchalant words only heightened everyone’s opposition.
Isabella didn’t get upset, but a mocking smile flashed in her eyes
She found it funny that they said Ivana gave them more confidence.
Before Isabella arrived, she already knew that Ivana was currently in charge of the design department. But Ivana’s designs were like child’s play.
Ethan wore a particularly dark expression, even though he had anticipated the shareholders‘ objections from the start.
Hudson’s attitude only added to Ethan’s anger.
After all, Isabella was Hudson’s daughter, yet he still said such things.
Ethan slammed his hand on the table, making everyone stop talking and turn to look at him. He warned coldly, “Have you all forgotten who’s actually supporting the Stout Group? Who’s the main shareholder!”
Suddenly, the entire conference room went quiet. Everyone seated here knew the situation clearly.
the Stout Group reached its current size entirely because the Guzman family had been supporting it, and Isabella held the majority of the shares.
If the Guzman Group decided to let go, Isabella’d pull out her shares,
Then the Stout Group would become nothing but an empty shell, and bankruptcy would only be a matter of time.
Ethan looked around at them with a cold smile. This was reality Without enough strength, one would be at the mercy of others. He scanned the room before continuing. “As long as Isabella takes the position of head of the design department, my family will get involved too.”
With the Guzman family’s involvement, the Stout Group’s performance would just keep improving.
Hudson’s smile was barely maintained, his hands clenching tightly into fists under the table.
Ethan was actually using the Guzman Group to apply pressure.
Hudson glanced at Isabella, whose calm expression showed no surprise. Clearly, she knew that most of the Stout Group’s shares were in her hands.
Hudson had previously tried to quietly acquire the shares but was always held back by the Guzman family.
Now, without the shares, everything seemed much more passive for him.
Isabella coming to work at the company was probably aiming to take over the company.
A surge of crisis hit Hudson instantly. That was absolutely unacceptable.
Fludson buried his anger and frustration deep inside, feeling a bit awkward as he looked at Ethan and said, “Mr. Guzman, Isabella really lacks experience in this field. Even if she wants to be a supervisor, she needs to go to school for a few years to win everyone’s approval
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In the coming years, he was determined to get hold of Isabella’s shares.
By then, it wouldn’t be up to the Guzman family or Isabella to make the decisions.
In Hudson’s mind, his plans were ticking away like clockwork.
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Harry glanced sideways at the usually quiet Isabella, then frowned and looked at Ethan. “If she wants to stay in the company, that’s acceptable, but not as a supervisor. She should start from the ground level. If she really has the talent, I won’t object if she ends up in charge of the design department.”
Rich girls like her, who only knew how to enjoy themselves, coming in and wanting a managerial position without starting from the bottom. Harry found it impossible to accept.
Harry was certain Isabella wouldn’t agree.
After hearing him out, everyone else exchanged looks and agreed, “Even with the Guzman family’s help, that’s not a long-
term solution.”
Starting from the bottom is definitely the best idea.”
“Yeah, that’s fair for everyone else.”
If she had the ability, then fine. If not, she shouldn’t be talking.
Most people looked at Isabella with distrust in their eyes.
Hudson relaxed immediately, confident that Isabella not joining the company was practically certain.
Starting from the ground level. No way would the Isabella agree to that.
Ethan’s face turned dark with anger. It seemed these old folks just couldn’t accept Isabella taking the manager.
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Just as he was about to fight to the bitter end with this group of old–timers, Isabella stepped forward, drawing everyone’s attention. In a calm voice, she said, “Okay. I’ll start from the bottom.”
Her words seemed to freeze the moment. Everyone was stunned.
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