Chapter 422: Not Your Turn
The two immediately fell silent. Following that, Rupert instructed, โCheryl, could you step out for a moment? I need to have a word with her.โ
โDadโฆโ
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. โAh!โ
โWhatโs all the fuss about? Whoโs shouting as if theyโve seen a ghost in broad daylight?โ
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.
Scarletโs eyes widened. โRupert! Oh, Rupert! Whatโs happened to you? Someone, quickly call an ambulance!โ
โDad!โ Cheryl rushed over in fright. Rupertโs current situation followed.
โJanessa wonโt show up unless thereโs something important! This must be her doing!โ
At this moment, Cheryl recalled the incident, realizing what had happened. Annoyed, she slapped her forehead in frustration. โOh my God, I must have been out of my mind. How did I not realize it was because of her back then?โ
โThat despicable woman. I have no idea what she did to my father. Now, heโs fallen ill out of the blue. What am I supposed to do now?โ
โItโs all my fault! If only I had been more alert back then, none of this would have happened!โ
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.
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Madelynโs expression turned solemn. Judging from the current situation, it seemed that aside from Janessa, no one else could have been responsible for Rupertโs 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. โCheryl, you must rush to the company first thing tomorrow morning!โ
โWhatโs the matter?โ Cheryl asked, puzzled.
Madelyn hastily said, โIf 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.โ
โHuh?โ
Cheryl became flustered upon hearing this. Scarlet seethed with anger. โThat despicable woman is always full of tricks! If I ever get my hands on her, she wonโt live to see another day!โ
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 fatherโs assistant there. He was hastily tidying files, seemingly with urgent purpose.
โWhat are you doing?โ
Cheryl grabbed his hand. โMy father is just sick. Nothing serious has happened! What on earth are you doing!โ
โMs. Sherritt, Mrs. Sherritt!โ
The assistant, on the verge of tears, said, โIโm sorry, I didnโt want to do this. I really had no other choice.โ
Confused, Cheryl pressed for clarity. โCan you please explainโฆโ
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The assistant shook his head helplessly. โMs. Sherritt, Mrs. Sherritt, itโs hard for me to explain this briefly. I suggest you go to the conference room and see for yourself.โ
โConference room?โ
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.
โIโm truly sorry for inconveniencing you all by calling this early morning meeting,โ Janessa began. โHowever, I trust that once youโve heard what I have to say, youโll understand my reasons.โ
The board directors were utterly confused. Someone voiced their opinion outright, โMs. Sherritt, werenโt you driven out of the company by your father already? Isnโt it somewhat inappropriate for you to be standing here today?โ
โExactly. What on earth are you trying to do?โ
Nearby directors echoed the sentiment. Janessa remained unfazed and smiled. She picked up a file folder.
โEveryone should be aware by now that my father has been ill, right?โ
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Janessa continued, โMy fatherโs illness struck unexpectedly. After the doctorโs 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 wonโt 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 fatherโs burden.โ
Janessa spoke confidently, eagerly anticipating their feedback. Someone immediately expressed dissatisfaction, โWhat right do you have to speak like this, being someone who was driven out of the Sherritt family?โ
โExactly. To put it bluntly, youโre nothing more than an illegitimate daughter. Even if your father needs someone to inherit his assets, it wonโt be you.โ