Chapter 429: Nothing At All

Upon hearing Janessa’s words, the shareholders murmured amongst themselves. Seeing their hushed whispers, Janessa felt a throbbing headache coming on. It seemed her father's position wasn't without its challenges.

“Alright, then. We’ll trust you one more time. But this time, you can’t let us down again.”

The shareholders, having finished their discussion, collectively gave their answer.

“Of course. I promise never to let you all down.”

Janessa nodded fervently, but inwardly, she knew she needed to consult her aunt. The meeting adjourned. Janessa was the first to leave, followed by about half the shareholders.

At that moment, a few shareholders exchanged sly glances. Suddenly, one rushed forward, closing the conference room door. The others quickly gathered.

“Do you all truly believe Janessa can save the company from bankruptcy?” a shareholder asked.

“I don’t believe it!”

“Neither do I.”

All the other shareholders shook their heads.

“Honestly, I’ve always suspected Janessa. You all saw the news—since Mr. Sherritt’s hospitalization, she hasn’t visited him once, yet replaced the deputy CEO and business manager with her siblings! Can someone so ruthless be trusted? Besides, she's his illegitimate daughter. Who knows her true loyalty?” a shareholder observed.

Those around him nodded in agreement.

“If we let Janessa continue, who knows how much more we’ll lose? Let’s sell our shares now, before the stock plummets further, and maximize our profits. What do you think?” someone proposed.

After a moment’s thought, they all nodded.

“Given the current situation, it’s hard to predict the stock market’s decline…”

The shareholders nodded in agreement.

In the following days, Sherritt Group descended into chaos. Minor shareholders sold their stocks en masse. Fearing the worst, major shareholders discreetly offloaded a substantial amount of their shares as well. Within two days, Sherritt Group’s stock plummeted drastically. Janessa, once highly regarded, was now ridiculed for her poor management. The internet overflowed with criticism. Those who once praised her now turned their backs, claiming she had embarrassed them. The fickle media, which had initially lauded her success, now gleefully fanned the flames of public outrage.

Janessa was furious, but helpless. She could only watch as the stock market crashed and the condemnation rained down upon her.

Chapter 420: Nothing At All

At Thornton Corporation, things had been quiet for the past few days. Madelyn sat aimlessly in her office, patiently awaiting developments. She watched as Janessa’s situation worsened daily, with negative press dominating the headlines. Netizens relentlessly criticized her, erasing any remaining goodwill. Sherritt Group’s stock prices continued their downward spiral, showing no sign of recovery.

Madelyn was extremely satisfied, a constant smile playing on her lips. The thought of Janessa’s likely distress brought her immense pleasure.

Janessa, oh Janessa, how naive! Madelyn thought. Did you really think you could inherit your father's assets so easily? Keep dreaming! I won't let you make a comeback! She wanted to see what solution Janessa would come up with.

“Madelyn, your tactic of releasing scandalous news is brilliant!”

Jillian was overjoyed for Madelyn.

“Now, we’ll see how smug Janessa remains.”

“Exactly.”

Upon hearing Jillian’s praise, Madelyn’s face lit up with satisfaction.

Then, Jillian remembered something, “But Madelyn, what if she seeks revenge after making a comeback?”

Making a comeback? Madelyn found the idea ludicrous. She narrowed her eyes, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

“Then, I’ll ensure she never does.”

She called out, “Cyrus.”

Her assistant entered, nodding slightly. “Is there something you need, Ms. Thornton?”

“What’s the situation at Sherritt Group?” Madelyn asked.

“It’s incredibly chaotic, Ms. Thornton. Employees are anxious, and the stock price has plummeted to an all-time low. It’s nearing the limit down,” Cyrus replied.

“So soon?” Madelyn was surprised. “I thought it would take longer. It’s worse than I anticipated.”

“Yes,” Cyrus nodded. “Many shareholders are selling off their stocks. Almost three million shares have been sold by minor shareholders. Should we capitalize on this?”

Madelyn’s admiration shone in her eyes. “Cyrus, how did you know I planned to exploit this? You understand me so well!”

Cyrus smiled slightly. “I wouldn’t say that. I’ve just observed your methods for a while, Ms. Thornton.”

“Not bad,” Madelyn commended, nodding approvingly.