All Her Secrets

The next day, Catherine didn’t rush to school upon waking up.

Instead, she took a leave from school and accompanied her lawyer, Leonel Bolton, to the Swann Corporation’s office building.

Being considered a top-tier aristocratic family in Casier, the security at their office building was naturally stringent.

Two tall security guards stood downstairs, scanning the area with sharp gazes.

The stern expressions on their faces were enough to intimidate even the most timid individuals, not to mention their well-trained and muscular physiques.

As a black Mercedes parked steadily at the entrance, Catherine, the first one to step out of the car, walked confidently forward.

Her eyes focused straight ahead, and her cold and proud expression symbolized her noble status.

She strolled with confidence towards the building, causing the two towering security guards to subconsciously bend over and greet her, recognizing her as someone born to be respected.

Only after the group entered the gate did the two guards realize something was amiss.

They exchanged glances, understood their mistake, and hastily shouted after Catherine, ” Miss, excuse us!”

Catherine didn’t look back, and her presence made the security guards anxious. They were about to rush towards her in the next moment.

However, Leonel, who was following Catherine, promptly stopped them and said, “Don’t worry. This is Miss Swann!”

Leonel, as the chief legal representative of the Swann Corporation, was recognized by the security guards. They were familiar with his identity. Hence, they dared not obstruct their passage.

With Leonel’s assistance, Catherine effortlessly made her way to the top floor of the Swann Corporation and walked directly into the meeting room where a meeting was in.

The moment Korbin spotted Catherine’s arrival, his face turned ashen.

With furrowed brows and a cold gaze, he stared disapprovingly at Catherine progress.

“What are you doing here? This is not where you should be. Go back to school and study. This is nonsense!”

Everyone in the room focused on Catherine, observing the beautiful young girl and curious about her relationship with Korbin.

Only a few influential shareholders had seen Catherine at the funeral, so they knew she was the heir who had just been brought back from the countryside.

They were ready for the drama.

Remaining calm and composed, Catherine disregarded Korbin’s scolding and instead glanced at Leonel.

In response to Catherine, Leonel nodded at her and placed the documents he held in front of Korbin. “Mr. Swann, this is a letter of appointment left by your father. It explicitly states that your second daughter, Miss Catherine, will inherit the position of chairperson of the Swann Corporation. Please take a look.”

Korbin, who had always been the General Manager of the Swann Corporation while the position of Chairman was held by Vicente, now needed to complete the transition.

His face darkened, and he shot a fierce gaze toward Leonel like a sharp blade.

“What do you mean by that?”

His cold tone carried a severe threat, clearly warning Leonel.

“Haha, Mr. Swann, there’s no need to be anxious!” Leonel was older than Korbin, and he had not only been working for Vicente for decades but also had been his most trusted man. Otherwise, Vicente would not have entrusted such an important matter to him before his passing.

“This is what your father intended. I brought Catherine here today for a simple reason. I want her to get to know everyone while they’re present and facilitate her upcoming responsibilities.”

“Ha!” Korbin sneered and looked up at everyone.

“Guys, let’s take a look. This young girl next to me is my second daughter. Now she is going to be the chairperson of the Swann Corporation. What do you all think? Do you remember the rights you held when we first established the company?” © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

He remembered that as long as more than two-thirds of the shareholders voted against it, even if Catherine held the shares, she wouldn’t be able to take the position of chairperson.

He didn’t believe that anyone would support her.

He had given her a three-month deadline, but that was only if he didn’t force her to sign the transfer agreement.

If she couldn’t even pass this initial hurdle and secure the position, then what was the point of discussing how to manage the business?

The shareholders present at the meeting agreed with Korbin, nodding in agreement. They were all powerful figures, and the idea of having such a young girl lead them was considered a joke.

No one was in favor of it.

While Leonel understood Korbin’s perspective, he glanced at Catherine and nodded, confirming to her that this matter was indeed legitimate.

He had fulfilled his responsibilities, and the rest depended on this young girl.

Korbin had made his threatening statement, but nobody could discern Catherine’s thoughts.

They had made it clear that they wouldn’t accept her as their leader. However, she calmly pulled out a chair and sat down.

“She understands nothing! What an innocent kid!” they thought.

As Catherine took her seat, she glanced around, her lips curling slightly.

Her calm and poised expression exuded composure, and her aura was extraordinary.

“Gentlemen, what is your purpose in investing in the Swann Corporation? Isn’t it for the continuous growth of the company and your own profits? In simple terms, you are here for money, right?

“If I can bring benefits to the Swann Corporation and make the Swann Corporation stronger, why can’t I be the chairperson?”

Korbin looked at Catherine with a cold gaze, allowing her to speak freely.

Everyone present was experienced and shrewd. Even when Vicente was alive, there were times when he couldn’t handle them, let alone a young girl like Catherine.

Korbin doubted that anyone would support her.

Upon hearing Catherine’s words, the people around responded with ridicule and contempt.

One of the shareholders directly retorted at Catherine, mocking her, “What a nice speech, but what can you actually do? Haha, please don’t take this personally. I heard you recently returned from the countryside, and your education level is only elementary school. I assume you were able to attend Sincere High School because your father donated a library this time, right?”

After speaking, he looked around and gestured to everyone, saying, “That’s it. Do you honestly believe she can bring us profits and improve the Swann Corporation? It’s a joke, isn’t it? Do you believe her empty words?”

“Hahahaha…”

Laughter filled the room, and even Korbin had a wide smile on his face..

Only Leonel appeared somewhat frustrated, with a faint hint of worry between his eyebrows.

His concern was not for Catherine but for everyone present.

These individuals had never witnessed the capabilities of this young lady, so they underestimated her due to her age.

Little did they know that, despite her youth, she was an absolute business tycoon.

She could manipulate the top-tier power players in Casier with a mere flick of her finger.

She wouldn’t even need to take action herself. With just a single sentence from her, everyone’s business in the room would crumble.

He stood silently on the side, praying that these influential figures would make the right choice.

After all, even he would be affected if the Swann Corporation were to collapse.

These ignorant old fools infuriated him!