Chapter 422: Not Your Turn

The two immediately fell silent. Following that, Rupert instructed, “Cheryl, could you step out for a moment? I need to have a word with her.”

“Dad…”

Cheryl instantly pouted, wondering why she had to leave. Rupert shot her a stern look. Feeling wronged, she opened her mouth to protest but retreated in resentment.

After leaving the study, Cheryl glared resentfully at the door, feeling incredibly uncomfortable. She couldn't bear it and went straight upstairs.

Two hours later, a sharp scream erupted from downstairs. “Ah!”

“What’s all the fuss about? Who’s shouting as if they’ve seen a ghost in broad daylight?”

Scarlet, roused by the outcry, went down to investigate. Upon entering the study, they found Rupert collapsed over the desk, froth spilling from his mouth.

Scarlet’s eyes widened. “Rupert! Oh, Rupert! What’s happened to you? Someone, quickly call an ambulance!”

“Dad!” Cheryl rushed over in fright. Rupert’s current situation followed.

“Janessa won’t show up unless there’s something important! This must be her doing!”

At this moment, Cheryl recalled the incident, realizing what had happened. Annoyed, she slapped her forehead in frustration. “Oh my God, I must have been out of my mind. How did I not realize it was because of her back then?”

“That despicable woman. I have no idea what she did to my father. Now, he’s fallen ill out of the blue. What am I supposed to do now?”

“It’s all my fault! If only I had been more alert back then, none of this would have happened!”

Cheryl was filled with regret. The thought that her negligence gave Janessa the opportunity to intervene made her furious, as if her insides were on fire.

Chapter 422: Not Your Turn

Madelyn’s expression turned solemn. Judging from the current situation, it seemed that aside from Janessa, no one else could have been responsible for Rupert’s deteriorating health. What was puzzling was why Janessa chose this particular time to act. Could there possibly be a hidden agenda?

Suddenly, Madelyn remembered something. “Cheryl, you must rush to the company first thing tomorrow morning!”

“What’s the matter?” Cheryl asked, puzzled.

Madelyn hastily said, “If my guess is correct, Janessa must be planning a move against Sherritt Group. You should go and check if anything has happened to the company.”

“Huh?”

Cheryl became flustered upon hearing this. Scarlet seethed with anger. “That despicable woman is always full of tricks! If I ever get my hands on her, she won’t live to see another day!”

Observing their fury, Madelyn suggested they return to the office. So, the following morning, Cheryl and her mother hurried to the company. However, Janessa had already arrived.

As soon as they entered, they noticed the employees giving them peculiar looks. Some even snickered, full of derision.

A pang of anxiety hit Cheryl as she hurried to the office, finding her father’s assistant there. He was hastily tidying files, seemingly with urgent purpose.

“What are you doing?”

Cheryl grabbed his hand. “My father is just sick. Nothing serious has happened! What on earth are you doing!”

“Ms. Sherritt, Mrs. Sherritt!”

The assistant, on the verge of tears, said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to do this. I really had no other choice.”

Confused, Cheryl pressed for clarity. “Can you please explain…”

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The assistant shook his head helplessly. “Ms. Sherritt, Mrs. Sherritt, it’s hard for me to explain this briefly. I suggest you go to the conference room and see for yourself.”

“Conference room?”

Cheryl immediately led her mother to the conference room. It was packed with shareholders and board members, led by Janessa. She stood before an LED screen, dressed formally. She flashed a confident smile before addressing them with great composure.

“I’m truly sorry for inconveniencing you all by calling this early morning meeting,” Janessa began. “However, I trust that once you’ve heard what I have to say, you’ll understand my reasons.”

The board directors were utterly confused. Someone voiced their opinion outright, “Ms. Sherritt, weren’t you driven out of the company by your father already? Isn’t it somewhat inappropriate for you to be standing here today?”

“Exactly. What on earth are you trying to do?”

Nearby directors echoed the sentiment. Janessa remained unfazed and smiled. She picked up a file folder.

“Everyone should be aware by now that my father has been ill, right?”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Janessa continued, “My father’s illness struck unexpectedly. After the doctor’s diagnosis, his condition has been deemed critical. Perhaps in the coming days, my father might find himself overwhelmed with company matters. He may want to handle it, but he won’t have the time or energy to do it. This is indeed heart-wrenching news. I believe that if my father truly is no longer with us, all of you directors present here, who once stood shoulder to shoulder with my father, would undoubtedly feel a profound sense of sorrow. As his daughter, my heart is filled with unbearable grief and sorrow. However, the company cannot be left without a leader. So, I am willing to step up during this critical time and shoulder my father’s burden.”

Janessa spoke confidently, eagerly anticipating their feedback. Someone immediately expressed dissatisfaction, “What right do you have to speak like this, being someone who was driven out of the Sherritt family?”

“Exactly. To put it bluntly, you’re nothing more than an illegitimate daughter. Even if your father needs someone to inherit his assets, it won’t be you.”