His Devious Rule

Chapter 558 The National Day

After listening to Casper, each one had different reactions. While some hesitated to voice their opinion on Casper's face, a few didn't.

A senior shareholder had deep frowns in dissatisfaction and voiced his thoughts without restraint, "Chairman Matthews, the company might have been started by the Matthews family but it belongs to us as much as yours." His voice was bitter, clearly stating he was against whatever Casper was planning.

He didn't care what was happening in the Matthews family but he wasn't ready to watch the company fall into more chaos and lose its authority.

He continued without bothering about Casper's change in expression. "I refuse to endure your family drama affecting the company." 

If not anybody, Casper knew well what the shareholder meant. He will influence all the shareholders to form an alliance to vote against Casper to get the company out of the Matthews family clutches, despite the family holding the highest shares of the company.

The shareholder stood up and narrowed his eyes at Casper as he stated confidently, "I will pretend like I didn't visit here today." He warned Casper and marched out.

Just like that, Casper's one loyal supportive shareholder slipped off his hands.

Casper looked at others. The PR directors and business analysts of the company didn't have a pleasant expression either. The company had already suffered a lot in the past two months. They couldn't afford another ruckus and lose their clients and the trust of the public.

The business analyst volunteered to voice their opinion, being very careful, "Chairman Matthews, we understand you took the decision considering the betterment of the company. You may go ahead, invalidate the transfer, and change your will but we suggest you have CEO Collins in the position."

The PR director nodded in agreement with the business analyst and added, "CEO Collins might be new to this business field however he and the Collins family are extremely reputed in the country." He hesitated to add the Collins family's reputation was helping them with PR because the Matthews family wasn't on good terms with them.

"Removing the current CEO without a reason will have adverse effects on the company." Because Linus was chosen by the board members. Management will be termed as unfit if they change their decision so quickly. "W-we won't be able to take things under control." 

Casper looked like a scarecrow when everyone refused to remove Linus. Probably he also knew but he wanted to hold on to the small hope as possible.

He nodded, waving his hands to send his employees. Closing his eyes, he rubbed his temples, unable to accept he had lost control of everything - Family, Company, reputation. 

His confidence was at its lowest.

The other shareholder about the same age sighed looking at Casper's state. He had followed every event of the company and the Matthews family, including Alvin Matthews.

"Casper, I know it's hard to accept but I will suggest you include Alvin and his wife in the company events." He paused when Casper clenched his teeth and opened his eyes. 

He continued hearing the silence, "Alvin is a successful businessman. He might hate you but he wouldn't choose the wrong person to head a conglomerate." Most of the shareholders wished Alvin to head the company due to his achievements. Since it wasn't an option, they chose the man Alvin selected. 

He breathed out loudly and faintly smiled, "This is time for the new generation. New blood, new ideas, and new technology are required for the company to be innovative and sustain in the industries."

He restrained from saying 'Take a back seat and let the young blood lead the company.'

He stood up and suggested, "Think over what you want to do with your shares. But avoid provoking Alvin Matthews and his wife. Only their reputation could save your family and company." He walked away without waiting for a response.

Casper felt his head throb. There were times when people were afraid to talk in front of him to avoid provoking him. Does he have to be careful of his second and second daughter-in-law?

Shortly his lawyer and team arrived at the mansion. They explained to him the formalities of canceling the share transfer by mutual decision, by solvency statement by the directors of the company, and by shareholders' approval by special resolution.

However, Casper couldn't bring himself to decide on canceling the transfer, fearing Alvin's reaction and its outcome. 

He ended up sending the team away and tried hard to think of a way.

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On the national day.

Wearing a formal suit, Zane descended the stairs next to his mother who was in uniform, wearing all her medals and honorary badges on her uniform. 

The sounds of her boots and his shoes were muted due to the carpet. However, Alvin could feel his heartbeat syncing with their steps. 

Every kind of dress, every style, and every makeup falls short at how stunning his wife looks in her uniform. The honorary badges on her chest and the stars of excellence on her shoulders made her look regal.

Catalina and Dennis, Sophia and Oliver admired the woman who alighted the stairs and faced. Zane looked at everyone's eyes and turned to his mother. He grinned ear to ear, excited to be her plus one in the award ceremony.

Alvin got out of his trance when she tilted her head. "Little Donut, you should wear your uniform at our wedding."

Anya: "…"

That wasn't the way to compliment. Anyway, the elders chuckled upon hearing him. 

Everyone turned to the door hearing the sports car coming to a screeching halt. Before the owner of the car could appear, her voice reached them, "Annieeeee…."

Krystle was stunned when her eyes fell on Anya. It was her first time looking at Anya in her uniform. "Annie!! You look hot and powerful in uniform." She took an extra second to look at Anya and exclaimed. "You are charming and sexy. Your arrogant husband has won a jackpot."

Linus and Alvin: "…"

Anya giggled at her over-exaggeration. Zane flashed a provoking smile at his father before speaking, "Momma, we will get late." 

Krystle peeked at her godson and dramatically gasped at the handsome little man, groomed to perfection. "Zane darling, I would have married you if you weren't my godson."

Everyone was speechless except Zane who held his mother's hand and bluntly stated, "I would have married Mommy if I wasn't her son."

When everyone burst into laughter, Alvin almost smacked his little enemy. Almost. It was his wife's special day, he didn't want to make her sad or mad. Thinking of it, he convinced himself. 

However, he countered, "You wouldn't have been born then." 

While the elders struggled to hide their laughter, Krystle was rendered speechless.

Zane pursed his lips and glared at his smug father. Why was his father so childish? 

He tugged Anya into the car and looked out of the window. His mother was taking him on her special day. So he used it to irritate his father. He smugly smiled at his father when they departed.

"…" Alvin who saw through his little enemy.