Chapter 76
The Sweetest Trophy Wife by Beanie
Chapter 76 In the Same Boat
Upon hearing that directorâs words, Gwyneth couldnât help but stifle a laugh. She thought to herself, âNo right to interfere? Well, isnât that amusing.â
Meanwhile. Wesley cast a peculiar gaze at the middleâaged individuals before him. These people were the shareholders as well as directors of Glen Corporation. Yet, in the presence of money, they could spout any nonsense.
âReally? Well if thatâs what you say, then I feel much better.â Gwyneth said, pointing her finger at the briefcase on the table. Her eyes betrayed a hint of cunning, but the people in the room paid her no attention. She continued, âI was actually considering having my assistant return the funds if any of you had objections.â
âOh no, that wonât do!â Gaspard interrupted Gwyneth this time.
Gwyneth raised an eyebrow and looked at her father, with whom she hadnât communicated in days, wondering what âadviceâ he had for her.
âMs. Glenâ¦â
Gwynethâs smile deepened at Gaspardâs address. She lifted her chin slightly, gesturing for him to continue.
âThese funds have already been withdrawn at this point. If we interfere now, both sidesâ accounts will become complicated,â Gaspard explained.
âThatâs right, Ms. Glen. Youâre doing this to ease the financial strain on Glen Corporation. How could we not be considerate?â another
shareholder chimed in.
As they spoke, several shareholders started expressing their opinions, chattering away. It became clear that they didnât want Wesley to
bring the money back to AMC Group.
Gwyneth knew all too well what was going through their minds. If she went all in on the Glacier Lake project investment, the funds from AMC Group would be mixed in. If she followed their game plan, she would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses. Ultimately, that money would
end up in their hands.
Gwyneth looked into the eyes of these directors and sensed a glimmer of greed. Her smile gradually faded away, replaced by a growing sense of disdain. What was once merely detestable and laughable now evoked a wave of disgust within her. She couldnât help but reflect,â How has my motherâs company, painstakingly built from scratch, been reduced to this under Gaspard Glenâs influence?â
In the days that followed, the employees of Glen Corporation couldnât help but notice a new addition by their CEOâs side: Wanda, a young secretary. She seemed inseparable from Gwyneth, arriving and leaving work together, which sparked envy and speculation about her identity and background. The prevailing belief was that this mysterious secretary was on a fast track to success. After all, being in such close proximity to the CEO carried significant weight and influence.
However, just as this perception began to solidify, something unexpected transpired, catching everyone off guard.
During a small meeting. Gwyneth scolded Wanda for running out of ink in her marker. It happened right then and there, in front of many people, as Gwyneth delivered a stern reprimand.
âIf you canât even handle something as simple as this, how can you be my secretary?â Gwynethâs words carried an unusually harsh tone as she glared at Wanda.
The employees held their breath, witnessing the CEO lose her lemper for the first time.
Gwyneth continued. âOnce the meeting is over, go to the marketing department and retrieve a file, then head outside to handle sales.â
The sudden decision placed on Wanda sent a shiver down the spines of those present. Judy Glen, sitting in the room, played with a pen. She glanced at Wanda, who had lowered her head and remained silent, and couldnât help but smirk.
Judyâs mind raced back to the conflict she had with Wanda a few days prior. âKarma certainly works fast,â she gloated in her heart. âNow that Gwyneth has cut ties with Wanda, perhaps I can make use of her?â
Judyâs thoughts stirred with a hint of excitement. She fell compelled to seize this rare opportunity that had presented itself.
After a while, the meeting concluded, and everyone dispersed.
Taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, Judy called Wanda over to a secluded corner of the staircase.
âYour name is Wanda, right? Do you remember me?â
âI remember. Youâre Judy Glen, one of our managers.â Wandaâs eyes were slightly teary, still affected by the mistreatment in the meeting.
âWell Wanda, how can you still address me as a manager? You should know my current position very well.â Judy couldnât help but grit her teeth as she spoke, recalling Gwynethâs attitude that day. She had never been treated that way before in her life.
Wanda didnât reply, simply nodding her head and preparing to leave.
âHey, donât go!â Judy acted swiftly, grasping Wandaâs wrist. She briefly closed her eyes, as if gathering her determination. âWanda, what happened last time was my fault. I was in a bad mood, and I hope you didnât take it personally.â
Perplexed, Wanda blinked and looked at Judy, clearly taken aback.
Judy pressed on. âWell, regardless, weâre in the same boat now. Weâre both suppressed by Gwyneth. Donât you agree?â