Chapter 360 - power, wealth, influence
Elder Summers and her family laughed heartily and waited for face slapping event…
They knew that this second Elder have crossed her bottom line by talking low about Scott. It is very evident that she will not hold back.
Just like how they thought, Jean decided to reveal her biggest secret. INA is her power to be showcased and if she don't use that power for defending her family then for what she will use it?
Meanwhile others are utterly confused by this unpredictable reaction. They didn't understand for what they were laughing…
In quick instinct they looked at Scott and Jean anticipating him to defend her. But however it is Jean who talked.
"Sir, are you a business man?" Jean still feigned her innocence. Scott smirked as he listened her. She will act very innocent till her opponent fall in her trap. Then the real face slapping will start.
"Of course girl. Are you deaf or you didn't understand what we are speaking here" he scoffed.
"No sir, I was wondering how you analyze people. Isn't it a basic sense not to judge a person by how they look and act." Jean skeptically looked at him. "Moreover as a 'experienced' businessman you might have seen past my façade"
Others are rendered speechless by how sharp her words are, but at a same time she looked too innocent.
"Ms. Grey, what do you want to implicate from this. So you are flaunting about your accomplishments Huhhh…." He asked.
"What I am talking about is, your position in your family and about the power you hold" he continued….
His sister laughed. "Brother don't you know that she is the pampered princess of both Herren and Black families. Didn't you listen to rumor that they are monopolizing Grey's because they mistreated Jean. Of course she holds power"
"Ha…..but do she hold shares in that companies. No! So I don't care about these rumors." He smirked.
Jean rolled her eyes. "So sir, what you need is shares right. Then what will you tell, if I show you proofs that I am biggest shareholder of Grey's. I have my father's and grandparent's shares." Jean still feigned her dainty and innocent look. She is enjoying it.
"Huh.. Ms. Grey. You are so novice when it comes to handling business and you are yet to prove yourself. What can a kind doctor like you can do in this cold and ruthless business world. Moreover as a Madam of household you should be cold hearted and strong headed. Which is not at all your type" he smirked.
"So sir, what you need is not shares but the experience in business. Can you be clear with your words Elder Summers. Are don't you want Scott to take over this position?" Jean snickered.
Others are flabbergasted by her audacity to mock him. Is she the same woman whom they have been seeing till now…
"You….How dare you to talk like this with me…..arrogant" he shouted and slammed his fist on the table.
"Aren't you the one who said that she should be strong headed. Then what is wrong in being arrogant" Scott mumbled but everyone listened it and they understood that he is barely controlling his anger.
"Ahh….enough. What we expect from the next successor and his wife is power, wealth, influence and capability to run the empire. If this woman have all these things my family and branch families have no objections." He firmly said.
That's it, he blurted out what Jean needed from him...a 'promise' that can't take back. This is how a surprising face slaps should be…
"Well sir, your first priority is power. I might be a doctor but did you listen a organization named Grace organizations. Then you should be aware of the chain hospitals it is expanding through out the country X and country A. I have fifty percent of shares from it. And I also have many investments in a top tired companies like Origin, Wens and some more. So I have power you asked."
Ignoring the gasps and gawking she continued…
"Next is wealth. My net worth is twice of what you possess. If you don't believe me I will show you each and every proof for what I am telling now. I earn almost equal to Scott. Right honey?" Jean asked.
Scott nodded his head with full of warmth and love for her. He like this badass side of her.
Others gulped their saliva and looked at Scott and his family. Even Elder Summers is grinning with prideful expression.
It is when they opened their eyes, Elder Summers is too particular in even selecting his staff and employees. They should be unique and special to get accepted by him. Then how can he accept a normal person as his daughter in law. Impossible…
They looked at Second elder and pitied him for opposing the main family, who will mercilessly conquer anything for their woman's. As second Elder Summers humiliated Jean what might happen to his companies he inherited from his father.
"Hmm…..next is influence." Jean smirked.
"Elder Summers, do you know what? Empty vessels make more noise. I am not that empty vessel and I prefer to keep low profile. But I will not sit quietly when someone makes fun of me or try to humiliate someone I care most." Jean's soft and usual voice morphed into cold and unyielding.
To the extent where her each and every word has such a power they have once seen in Elder summers, Stephen's and Scott's voice. She is no different from these three persons…
"Back again into the qualities you demanded from me. 'Influence' right?" Jean asked as she fixed her gaze on elder whose face drenched with sweat.
"Sir, As you told I don't know much about this business and other stuff so can you please give me some knowledge about the influence and power INA holds in this five countries" Jean asked.
Whereas others stiffened with the name INA. They glanced at main family. Summers Enterprises and Cyphers are rivalry companies of INA. That name should be enough to agitate Elder Summers who don't like to get defeated at all.
"It is powerful enough to bankrupt many companies. The CEO is called ruthless and very calculative person. INA is called as undefeatable power in country X" son of Madam Summers(Sister of Elder summers) told Jean.
When he listened her cold voice he realized that this mysterious CEO is Jean. He remember her voice very well…
"Thanks for compliments uncle." Jean smiled at that man.
This time Steve told loudly. "Ms. Grey, that company is rival of Scott and your father in law"
"Well, honey do you hate the CEO of INA. Father do you?" Jean asked with her puppy eyes.
Scott who shifted to her beside chair wrapped her in his arms.
"Princess. Which father will hate his own child. I am proud of my daughter in law actually" he kissed her forehead.
"No way baby. How can I hate my own fiancée. She will kill me if I do" Scott kissed her cheek.