They knew for a fact that Kim wouldn't stop there. They were figuring out what his next actions would
be.
Selma had just arrived at their destination safely. Sam had already lost his hospital while Emily was
now just an ordinary office lady. Kim could no longer threaten her.
There was only one possible target left.
AN Group!
Kim had been preparing to take action. However, they were able to disrupt his plan and he hadn't made
a move yet.
Although Kevin tried his best to protect the group, something still went wrong in the end. A year ago,
Kevin signed a contract worth more than three billion. However, the developer backed out at the last
minute, and now they had insufficient funding.
Three billion dollars was not a small amount. Just thinking about how large the money was gave Kevin
a headache. As for the shareholders, they were pressuring Kevin under Kim's instigation.
Finally, they held a board meeting.
Kevin sat in the front and looked at the vacant seat in the first row. He looked around to find Kim, but he
was nowhere to be seen. That seat must be reserved for Kim.
'Is he saving his appearance for last?'
Kevin shook his head and smiled. "Our major shareholder is already present, so just come out. We're
all acquaintances here. No need to be shy."
Nobody said a word, and everyone just looked at each other. Suddenly, the door swung open. A tall
and slender figure slowly walked in, wearing a smile that exhibited his bloodthirsty nature while trying to
appear gentle.
Kevin glanced at Kim indifferently and calmly. He shifted his look to the other shareholders. With a soft
tone, he said, "You're required to hold a board meeting, and we're here now. There's no need to hide
anything. Just say what you want to say. We don't need to play and waste each other's time like this."
Kevin had expected that Kim would take actions against the group, so he was well prepared.
According to the news, most of the shareholders present had contacted Kim.
Kim was a man who had no morals. What was more, his intention was never to get the group. Instead,
he just wanted to destroy everything that Kevin had built. As for these shareholders, he wouldn't be
nice to them. As long as he could reach out to them, they would always be subject to blackmail. These
shareholders, even those who were not on his side, did not dare to go against him.
Despite this, no one turned to Kevin for help. He couldn't help but sigh.
Kim sat on the seat at the first row and looked at Kevin with a faint smile. "We trusted the AN group
with our hard-earned money. But they failed our trust, which caused us to suffer big losses.
We think it's the CEO's fault, and none of us should be implicated!
I think we can all agree that there are only two solutions here. Either you give up your position as CEO,
or you compensate us for all our losses."
The company suffered a loss amounting to almost three million dollars. If Kevin shouldered the losses
by himself, it would be a fatal blow to the Fu Family even if they were rich.
What was more...
Kevin drummed his fingers on the table and looked around. He noticed that the shareholders lowered
their heads whenever his eyes caught them. They obviously didn't want to make eye contact with him.
They looked so embarrassed and helpless.
A few shareholders looked sharply at Kevin. They wanted to say something but thought against it. Then
they looked at Kim and didn't dare to say anything. All they could do was sigh.
In A City, Kim was untouchable that even Kevin, a powerful man, couldn't do anything to him, let alone
these minor shareholders.
Moreover, Kim also offered them generous conditions along with his threats. As the saying went,
"People are willing to die for money, and birds are willing to die for food." In this situation, even Kevin
was unable to protect himself. How could these shareholders go against Kim?
"At first, I thought Mr. Cory is a wise decision-maker since he has the AS Group. But now, it seems that
it's the opposite," Kevin said with regret.
Kim raised his eyebrows and said nothing. He just looked at Kevin with a faint smile.
"Although there's something wrong with the project, the loss is more or less inevitable. However, the
most important thing right now is to make up for it, not to talk about the loss!" In a cold tone, Kevin said,
"Some of you are no longer shareholders of the company. For those people, you no longer need to
attend the next shareholders' meeting."
As soon as he uttered those words, many of the shareholders' faces turned red.
Kim appeared to be a major shareholder, holding 10% of the shares. However, in reality, he possessed
much more shares than that.
Kim slightly raised his eyebrows, his expression unchanged. If until now, Kevin never noticed that Kim
had much more than 10% of the shares, he didn't deserve to be his opponent.
But what could he do even if he knew that?
"Mr. Kevin, it sounds like you have a plan ready. Can you tell us more about it? So that everyone's
worries can be allayed." Kim looked at Kevin with a faint smile.
"As for the plan..." Kevin smirked. "Tell me your real purpose in holding this shareholders' meeting first."
The animosity in the room flared up as the silence furthered the tension.
The reason why this shareholders' meeting happened was to oust Kevin as CEO.
Everyone present was older than Kevin. But now, he was sitting there with a grin on his face while the
others felt depressed and scared.
Everyone was shocked. It turned out that this young man had cultivated a dominating aura similar to
that of an emperor. Although he was silent, he was able to foresee all of their moves.
In an instant, many people became afraid. Maybe they had done something wrong. The Fu Family
originally owned the AN Group, and thanks to them, they were able to make a fortune. But now...
"Mr. Kevin, you're a smart man. Since you asked, I will tell you!
As the CEO, one of your responsibilities is to expand the group. But what you have done recently — or
rather, what the Fu Family has done — has severely damaged the reputation of the group.
The decisions you have made so far caused great losses to the group. Do you think you're still qualified
to be CEO after all that?" At this point, no one could retreat. Kim answered Kevin on behalf of
everyone.
They stared at each other with murderous intent. The look they threw each other was as sharp as a
knife, ready to stab the other.
If looks could really kill people, they would all be bloody.
"If I am not qualified, then who is? Do you think you're qualified?" Kevin sneered. "You can't even
manage AS Group. What makes you think you can manage AN Group?
I'd like to ask you: how many years have you been working in the business world?
If you think you are qualified for this position, you are dead wrong.
Why then would these shareholders support you? Of course, you know why. Do you think you can play
the same trick you played with the shareholders on our business partners?
Cory, we are old friends. We all know each other's background and intentions. Let me tell you this: AN
Group is the fruit of the Fu Family. We will never allow you to destroy it!"
Kevin clenched his fists. He wished to wipe the smile off the man in front of him with a punch.
But he had to restrain himself. If he made one mistake, it would all be over.
What was more, everything was going as he expected.
Kim rubbed his chin with his slender fingers and looked at Kevin defiantly. "Mr. Kevin said that I didn't
manage the AS group well. I don't think that's true. Ever since I took over the AS Group, I've brought in
big projects and have expanded the company. Even the salary of the employees is increasing every
month. Are these the result of my poor management?"
Kevin narrowed his eyes and looked at Kim up and down. "In that case, what do you want?"
"I know that I don't have as many shares as you do, but at least I won't make decisions as erroneous
as you! Face it: I'm more capable than you." Kim stood up and looked at Kevin provocatively. "I mean,
I'm more suitable to take the position of CEO. If you want to keep the group, you have to step aside
and hand me over the position."
Everyone in the room knew who Kim was and what kind of person he was. There was no need for Kim
to keep up his disguise.
Kim's purpose was clear as day. He wanted the group. If Kevin didn't give it to him, Kim would destroy
it!
"Can you prove your ability to us?" Kevin was taking his time. Quietly, he asked, "Just because the AS
Group has been developing well recently, it doesn't mean you're already capable of managing a big
company. Don't you think you're being too arrogant, Kim?"
Kim frowned. He knew that Kevin wouldn't give up his company without a fight.
"Is this what you really want to do?" Kim had given Kevin two choices. Since he refused to voluntarily
give up the company, it meant he chose to let the group be destroyed.
At least, this was how he interpreted the situation.
Kevin threw a sharp look at Kim. "To be honest, after so many years, I'm really tired of running the
company. I can always resign as CEO, but riddle me this: what are your qualifications to take this
position? We both know you contacted all these shareholders. They don't object, but that doesn't mean
that the employees would go along with you. If you want to be CEO, you should be able to prove your
ability and assure everyone that you are competent."
"How do you want me to prove it?" Kim crossed his arms.
"As I've said earlier, although the company has suffered losses, there's still a way to save it. Since you
think you're more capable than me, let's have a competition. Let's see who can save the loss first. If
you win, I will admit that I'm not as good as you, and will accept you as the new CEO.
Of course, you can always refuse. But I have to remind you: although you have lots of shares now,
they're still not as many as mine!" Kevin smirked at Kim, wanting to provoke him.
Kim sneered and looked back at the shareholders. As their gazes met, the shareholders had no choice
but to lower their heads.
With all of Kim's threat, they had no choice but to yield. But what about the employees?
Many employees had worked in the company for many years and were loyal to Kevin. If he were
suddenly replaced, the whole company would be affected.
What they needed was a capable leader!
"I accept your challenge!" Kim responded with no hesitation. "I'll show you that you're nothing
compared to me!"
Maybe Kevin was powerful in A City, but Kim's power stretched beyond A City.
What was more, in the past, he had lost Anne to Kevin. He vowed to himself that he would never lose
to him again!
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