Chapter 191 Stripped of Power

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    Mason put on a pained, sorrowful expression. “Now that my brother’s in aa and thepany’s leaderless, everyone’s panicking. As a member of the Hawthorne family, it’s my duty to step in and take charge.”

    Some of the shareholders nodded in agreement at his words.

    “Mr. Mason’s right! Thepany’s a mess and Mr. Hawthorne’s not around. Someone’s got to take control!”

    “Andrew, enough already! Mr. Mason is from the Hawthorne family. It makes perfect sense for him to take over!”

    Andrew found himself backed into a corner by the shareholders, cold sweat trickling down his forehead. He knew Mason hade prepared this time. The shareholders had clearly been swayed. No matter how hard he tried to argue, it was pointless.

    With things going exactly as nned, Mason officially returned to thepany. The first thing he decided to do was scrap the coboration with Peak Corp.

    When Andrew heard Mason’s decision, his face instantly turned pale. He sprang to his feet, voiceced with fury. “Mr. Mason, you can’t do this! That project was personally overseen by Mr. Hawthorne. We’ve already invested massive resources and time. Pulling out now would be a catastrophic loss for thepany!”

    Mason leaned back in the chair at the head of the table, fingers interlocked, a smug smile ying on his lips.

    “Andrew, you’re just an assistant,” he saidzily. “Who are you to question my decisions? I’m in charge now. If I say we’re pulling out, then we’re pulling out.”

    Andrew clenched his fists, forcing himself to stay calm. “Mr. Mason, the Peak Corp partnership is vital to thepany’s future. Mr. Hawthorne poured his heart and soul into that deal. You can’t throw it all away over personal grudges!”

    Mason narrowed his eyes, his tone mocking. “Personal grudges? Are you using me of putting my feelings before thepany? Every decision I make is for

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    Hawthorne Group’s benefit. Peak Corp is too risky. With our stock plummeting and our cash flow tightening, moving forward with that deal would only worsen our crisis. As interim head of thepany, it’s my job to protect our future.”

    The shareholders began nodding along in agreement.

    “Mr. Mason makes sense. Thepany’s not in any shape to take on such a big project right now.”

    “Exactly. That Peak Corp deal may look good on paper, but the risks are massive. We need to y it safe for now.”

    “Andrew, drop it. Mr. Mason’s doing what’s best for all of us.”

    Hearing them all side with Mason left Andrew feeling powerless. He knew full well this had nothing to do with protecting thepany–Mason just wanted to destroy everything Lucas had built. But with no allies and no authority, he was helpless to stop him.

    Mason, seeing Andrew fall silent, smirked with satisfaction. He waved a hand. “That settles it. Andrew, go inform the departments. The Peak Corp deal is officially canceled.”

    Andrew gritted his teeth. “Mr. Mason, when Mr. Hawthorne wakes up, he will absolutely hold you ountable for this.”

    Mason’s expression darkened. He mmed a hand on the table, voice shrill and cutting. “Are you threatening me? You think you, a lowly assistant, have the right to threaten me? I’m running thispany now. And if you keep running your mouth, don’t me me for what happens next!”

    Andrew stood frozen, unable to say a word. He clenched his jaw, eyes burning with fury and frustration.

    Mason, satisfied with the silence, gave a curt nod and turned back to the shareholders. “Gentlemen, I’ll be focusing on restructuring and stabilizing thepany moving forward. As for the Peak Corp deal, I’ll find a better alternative- one that protects everyone’s interests.”

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    The shareholders nodded in support. The meeting ended on a note of forced “harmony.”

    Later, sitting alone in his office, Mason leaned back in his chair, smug as ever. “Larry, I’ve done what you asked. We’re even now.”