Dear Ex-Wife, You Are MINE! novel Chapter 38

VICTORIA’S POV

The announcement of my real identity worked like magic. Those trying to insult me and brought me down a few seconds ago suddenly froze with their words and expression.

I consider the word “power” to be one of the world’s most controversial and elusive words. I have heard that power can silence all, which is what happened in the conference hall, especially for those who tried to slander me in ways.

Amber stared at me as if she had drowned in a daze, and Reynolds’s jaw was on the floor, technically.

The gazes were on me, glaring a moment ago, now on their laps, as if waiting for the announcement of their punishments.

That brought a certain smile to my face as I continued with my speech.

“Thank you for your warm and silent welcome, everyone. Now, as the CEO of E Shine, I would like to make some changes in the company. Specifically with the partners. Mr. Reynolds?” I turned my gaze at him.

His face was pale as he looked up at me. “Ye..es, ma’am?”

“A change in mention? I think I like that. Unfortunately, I feel you are not a good fit for your current position at E Shine and would like to have you removed as a partner. What do you think, ladies and gentlemen?” I roamed my gaze on others, and Antonio responded first, supporting me.

“One vote from me,” He spoke.

Immediately after, Amber raised her hand. “I do agree with our... CEO. Add my vote.”

“Me too,” the PR Director spoke next, and slowly everyone agreed.

Well, power is like that. Even if reluctantly, they do agree. After all, no one dares to oppose the power holder.

Reynolds kept his gaze lower the whole time, and I focused my attention on him again.

“So, Mr. Reynolds, this is what you got; you are out of the company now, and for the next thing, I am gonna take action against your harassment. Soon, you will be facing E Shine’s official lawyers for harassing the female CEO against her consent. You also dared to sabotage the peace of the company by provoking others.”

He took a deep breath in, and his eyes widened. “N...no!” He jumped up on his feet. “You can’t do this! I... I will...” He tried to rush toward me when Antonio stood like a barricade between us with his huge frame.

He pushed him back with force, and he landed on the wall. As the whole room gasped, David (Antonio’s assistant) picked him up by his collar.

“Throw him out and add one more complaint against him for attacking the director in the middle of the meeting,” Antonio’s dark voice echoed into the hall as David dragged Reynolds out.

He turned his gaze towards the other members. “Anything else to say in this matter?”

The way his furiously cold tone fell around, if anyone has any word, they would like to gulp it immediately.

Everyone was silent when the HR director stood up. “Miss Edwards, we didn’t know the truth before. We never had any personal issues, only heard of you from Mr. Reynolds and Miss Amber. We misjudged you, which was a rude and immature act of us.” He bowed a little like a gentleman. “Please, accept our apology and forgive us. Also, welcome to the company, ma’am. We hope in future, we work together more effectively.”

“Miss Amber? Would you like to say something?” HR director asked her, pointing to a certain part.

Amber carefully stands up while lowering her head. “I made a mistake, Miss Edwards. Please forgive me for my stupid mistake,” she apologized.

That took me by surprise when a lady who clearly takes pride in not apologizing to anybody else finally did so. Her voice conveyed both embarrassment and annoyance. Her despise is not hidden from me; I know she does not like me at al.

But I don’t want to pull it further. This drama needs to end. So, I nodded.

“It’s alright, Miss Amber. I accept all your apology.” I nodded at the HR director, mentioning the last part. “But, everything has a certain limit. One more complaint against you, and you will face the consequence.”

After clearing my point, I turned to my brother, and he gave me a smile filled with pride and adoration for me.

“The announcement of the CEO is not so pleasant, and I don’t think she deserves it this way. So, I have decided to hold an announcement party tomorrow. I hope all of you can join with your respective partners or alone. Today’s meeting is dismissed here,” saying this, he held my hand, and we both walked out of the conference hall, followed by our assistants.

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His mood darkened more as his handsome face was covered in a gloomy shadow.

“Will you help find me a better assistant?”

My words might hit his pride as he frowned. He looked at me, wanting to say something, but he didn’t just shrug. “Fine!”

His anger wasn’t suppressed at all.

“For handling some personal things of mine so you can concentrate more on improving your design,” I said with a smile hiding behind my lips.

“Fine!... Wait, what?” His eyes snapped up at me and widened in shock. “What did you say?”

I raised my brow, “Just what you heard.”

“Y...you are not cutting me out?”

I narrowed my eyes and leaned forward on the desk. “You are too lazy. Are you already thinking about vacation? Go to work!”

“Ye...yes, ma’am.” He jumped up on his feet with a salute posture and immediately rushed out in his happy mood.

I chuckled; I couldn’t help myself around this guy. Frankly, his childishness and dramatic appearance keep me happy and refreshed. It’s good, and I am happy to have an assistant like him.

After he was gone, I straightened on the seat, once again taking a good look around the room and at my desk.

There is a sentence, ‘Great power comes with great responsibilities.’ And I do believe it from the heart.

With this CEO position, I don’t have only the power to show off, but more responsibilities await me ahead, with lots of challenges on the way, and Victoria Edwards is ready to face every challenge that decides to step in her way...