Chapter 248: Who?
"Even if there is proof. You, Adam Collins, have no rights here, regardless of if you are a shareholder or not!" The man who burst out the words glared at Adam as if they shared a personal enmity. Melanie did not have to guess that this was one of the names on the file that Adam had just presented.
But, Adam, on the other hand didn’t react to the outburst with anger or indignation. Instead, he simply let out an amused chuckle as if someone had told a joke only he understood. He leaned back again, his eyes gleaming with mischief as he placed his chin on his palm and asked lightly, "So let me get this straight. Are we all gathered here today to stop the chairman of StormEdge from taking over ABC Estates... or to help him make his decision easier? I mean here you all are, threatening me with no power because StormEdge might just take over ABC? So, you are actually hoping that they do take over so that I am helpless?"
A few people looked around, not daring to meet his eyes. One of the senior board members straightened and said, "Of course we’re here to stop him! What do you think we’ve been preparing about all morning?"
Adam’s smile deepened. "Right. So if the plan is to stop him... how exactly are you going to do that?"
There was a beat of silence.
He continued casually, "As far as we know, StormEdge wants to break this company apart, sell it off in chunks, and walk away with a hefty profit. You think the chairman is coming here to babysit a sinking ship?"
"We’re not a sinking ship!" someone shouted. "We’re in trouble, yes, but we’re not beyond saving!"
"Oh?" Adam tilted his head. "How do you plan to convince him of that? What kind of assurance are you going to give him?" He gestured to the room. "What’s your plan—other than maybe reappointing Melanie and hoping she magically pulls the original deliverables out of thin air?"
Melanie’s lips tightened. Okay... Suddenly she was regretting giving him an analysis of what she had discovered.