Female Novel
Chapter 1503 Setting Up
Chapter 1503 Setting Up
From the very beginning, Camille's expression went from smiling to increasingly indifferent, until finally, it was completely stoic. Upon hearing Camille's words, no one dared to continue in silence.
The majority shareholder present, Mr. Lee, quickly spoke up, saying, "That's not what we meant. We were just caught off guard."
"Is everyone in agreement?" Camille's lips curved into a hint of a smile, lightening the heavy atmosphere. She continued, "Since that's not what you meant, let's officially begin now."
Camille exchanged a glance with Kian, and Kian proceeded to pass around the papers he had brought along.
"This document details the current shareholding of everyone present, as well as the situation of Armstrong Corp after the incident. Thanks to Mr. Burris's financing, Armstrong Corp has greatly improved. Without Mr. Burris, Armstrong Corp would probably have disappeared from the Hance City business world by now," Camille stated.
Every person present understood Camille's words, yet they were unwilling to acknowledge it.
Horace, as a latecomer, was viewed as an outsider, so they were always on the lookout for his faults. Over time, they became dissatisfied with everything he did.
Camille had spent an entire evening compiling all the details and situations of Armstrong Corp, with assistance from Ayan and statistical data from Kian. Thus, her words were direct and did not leave room for any ambiguity.
As everyone saw the real situation of Armstrong Corp, the expressions on their faces soured. The company was facing internal and external troubles, far from being in good shape.
Camille smiled lightly and continued, "Are you all ready? Now, let's discuss the specific situation of Armstrong Corp. I do intend to take control of Armstrong Corp again, with Mr. Burris's support. However, we need to repay Mr. Burris's investment first. It's only fair, isn't it? Mr. Burris hasn't sought any benefits from us, which is quite generous of him.
So here's my plan: all of you sitting here are a part of Armstrong Corp. When Armstrong Corp faced bankruptcy, out of concern for all of you, I did not hold anyone accountable. Now, in order for Mr. Burris to exit Armstrong Corp, I hope you all can face this decision with me, alright?"
Camille looked at each person sitting at the table with a faint hope in her eyes, asking for their support.
But no one dared to meet her gaze, all avoiding eye contact. Mr. Lee, the majority shareholder, remained silent, keeping his head down.
While Camille did not explicitly state what exactly they needed to face together, her words clearly conveyed the underlying message.
Camille didn't immediately speak again, instead gazing dispassionately at them and waiting for some time before asking, "Have you all made your decision? Will you support me?"
As it pertained to their own interests, there was no room for carelessness or relaxation.
Under Camille's probing, the people present couldn't remain silent any longer.
Their response was unanimous, "Mr. Burris has managed Armstrong Corp well, hasn't he? Why do you want to take Armstrong Corp back? The Armstrong family has gone through so many troubles in the past year, and we are worried about entrusting Armstrong Corp to the Armstrong family again."
"Yes, I agree. Mr. Burris has brought significant benefits to Armstrong Corp since his arrival. We should maintain the current situation."
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One by one, everyone unanimously expressed their opinions, with no dissent.
Upon seeing this, Camille couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
But she had to restrain herself.
Camille looked at everyone, her gaze filled with disappointment, making it clear that she hoped for their approval.
But everyone refused to meet her gaze, and a few who were usually outspoken couldn't help themselves, "Camille, though we may not hold much stock, we are still a part of Armstrong Corp. We all hope for the company's success, but our own interests must also be protected. If you were to acquire Mr. Burris's shares and become the largest shareholder, it might benefit the Armstrong family, but it may not necessarily benefit us!"
"The Armstrong family has gone through so much in the past year, and every incident has significantly impacted Armstrong Corp. This has also hurt us minority shareholders, who have families to support. We are all in difficult positions."
Their words struck a chord with human emotions and touched upon the basic concerns of ordinary people, yet it had no effect on Camille. They hoped to use this approach to deflect the conversation, but Camille wouldn't allow them the opportunity.
Camille gazed dispassionately at the
group, stating, "So, you all want Armstrong Corp to support you, but you're unwilling to share in its responsibilities and risks? If that's the case, it seems Armstrong Corp can't work with people like you Since we've already laid our cards on the table, I'll say it outright if you can't accept what I am saying, you can tell me you want to withdraw. I'm willing to buy out your shares. We can part ways amicably."
Camille's words left everyone speechless.
Because that was the reality, what else could they say?
Capitalizing on the moment, Camille continued, "If you all want to avoid making sacrifices, then perhaps Armstrong Corp can't work with people like you. Now that we've brought this up, if my words are unacceptable to you, feel free to tell me if you want to exit. I would be willing to buy your shares. It's best to have a clean break." Content
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As Camille's words fell, the faces of everyone turned pale and stiff.