Catch Gone Wrong - Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Isat back in my office chair, scrolling through the comments. Iasked, "Chris, did you manage to catch the people who were stirring up trouble in the live chat?" "Yes, they've all been caught and sued. Now we just wait for the verdict. The female influencer got sentenced to three years. As for Zack, he was only detained for a few days before being released." Inodded and leaned toward Chris. "Once Zack gets out, find someone to give him a proper beating ina corner." Thadn't fired him. I just wanted him to learn his lesson the hard way.

Just then, my mom called me on an international line. "Liana, I'm getting tired here. When can we finally come home?" I glanced at the calendar. "Mom, just hang on for another two weeks!" Two weeks later, the ownership transfer press conference took place as scheduled. The West Group incident had made headlines everywhere, and reporters crowded the room even before the press conference started. By then, my injuries had recovered, and I sat down. Most of the board members already knew how things would go. After all, this was all pre-decided.

Before the host could begin, Zack stormed in, his face bruised and battered, holding a folder. "How does he even have the nerve to show up?" "Who beat him up? This is kind of entertaining." "Stay calm, everyone. What if he actually becomes CEO? Look how confident he is." Isat in my seat fiddling with my nails, without even glancing at him. He snatched the microphone from the host. "I've secured the Gene Corporation project. I hope you'll give it serious consideration." The board couldn't help but laugh, and I laughed too. I had only been joking when I mentioned it before.

I didn't expect him to take it seriously. "Zack, are you trying to be funny? The Gene Corporation project is ancient history. And don't you know what happened to him?" one director scoffed. As if he had finally registered the situation, Zack raged at me. "Liana! Are you messing with me?" While I ignored him, Chris, beside me, chuckled. "Mr. Tim, you don't even understand the company's situation, yet you want to be CEO? That's rich." The entire conference room was filled with scornful laughter. The host stepped in just in time to smooth things over.

" Today's ownership transfer is indisputable, as the appointment letter was issued a month ago. Our CEO requested that it be formal. Let's congratulate Ms. Liana West on officially taking over the family business." I smiled and stood to accept the applause. Zack glared at me, teeth gritted. "So you've been messing with me. How are you any better than me? You were just born with advantages!" I walked past him, standing tall. "Exactly. That's why you're an orphan. It's your own fault." Then, I shouted, "Security!