Those who could attend the shareholders meeting were either super big bosses like Jasper and Conrad, senior executives like Benjamin, or someone outside of the system like Dwayne.
To put it bluntly, they were all people who had inner qualities and class.
If they must compare, Henry had the highest status of them all.
The profanities that came out of his mouth were not only awkward and hilarious, but they also made one imagine things.
Most people subconsciously imagined Henry commanding a group of men to drag a middle-aged man to a cesspit…
Benjamin’s eyes turned crimson with anger, but what Conrad said next forced him to stifle his anger abruptly.
“That’s enough. Shall we begin now, Mr. Martin?”
Conrad darted Benjamin a cold glance as he spoke. The look in his eyes was obvious.
Conrad had hinted at Benjamin earlier to provoke Jasper, but not only did he fail to accomplish his task, but he was also cursed and berated by Henry.
Even though Benjamin was the one who got berated, everyone knew that Benjamin was his subordinate, so he was also humiliated by extension. Naturally, Conrad was unhappy about it.
Dwayne cleared his throat and walked to the head of the table before announcing loudly, “Today, Jasper Laine, the shareholder representing JW Investment Company, will be the initiator in Skyward Aluminum’s shareholders meeting.
“Official participants include Mr. Jasper Laine, chairman of JW Investment Company; Mr. Conrad Monty, chairman of Skyward Aluminium Co., Ltd; Mr. Colin Walter, general manager of Southeast Province Mining Co., Ltd.
“And myself, Dwayne Martin, director of the Market Management Office of the Securities Regulatory Commission.
“Next, as the retail investors’ representative and the supervisor of the Securities Regulatory Commission, I will preside over this shareholders meeting along with a consultant who will record the meeting. We will be fully present in this shareholders’ meeting.
“If there is any objection regarding my position as a notary, please raise it immediately; if there is no objection, then I announce that the shareholders’ meeting will officially begin.”
As Dwayne said those words, he paused for a moment to wait for anyone who might want to raise objections regarding his identity. Though, of course, no one would.
After a moment’s pause in the quiet venue, Dwayne motioned to the consultant who had video equipment with him to begin setting up in order to proceed with the audio and video recording later.
He then explained, “To ensure the fairness and legality of this shareholders meeting, we will record the entire meeting to be reviewed by the Securities Regulatory Commission.”
When everything had been set up, Dwayne turned to look at Jasper who sat at the far end near the door. It was because he held the lowest shareholding ratio. Dwayne said, “Since Mr. Laine was the one who proposed to hold this shareholders meeting, we ask you to please elaborate on your need for holding this shareholders meeting.”
Henry’s eyes gleamed when he heard those words.
At this moment, everyone had doubts about Jasper’s ability and believed that no motions he made would be passed at the shareholders meeting, hence everyone was just waiting to watch a good show and see Jasper make a fool of himself.
Henry was different. He knew that his future brother-in-law held the real trump card, and based on his understanding of Jasper’s character, he would surely not let Benjamin off the hook after how he had humiliated him earlier.
It was again time for Jasper to show them his true ability!
‘Spotlight, please! I need a spotlight over here! Point it at Mr. Jasper Laine. I’m ready to see the VIP Jasper showcase his true ability!’
In the midst of Conrad and the rest’s sneers, Henry was beyond excited for what was going to happen next.
Sitting at the very far end, Jasper chuckled and said his first words.
“I move that certain unqualified company senior executives be removed. Take, for example, Benjamin Clark, the current general manager of the investment department, and I ask that he be investigated for corruption.”
As soon as he said those words, Conrad and Benjamin sneered while looking at Jasper as if he was a fool.
“Secondly, I move for a reorganization in the board of directors of Skyward Aluminum, and that the current chairman, Conrad Monty, be removed.”
Swoosh!
The audience was in an uproar as soon as he said those words.
He had thrown a bomb during the opening remark itself!
