The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 12

Knowing that Charlie was joking, Claire wasn’t bothered. She stepped aside and called Doris Young.

Soon, the call connected.

Doris Young’s cheerful voice came through, “Hello, Ms. Wilson.”

“Hello, Vice President Young. I have something to discuss and would like your help,” Claire said a bit sheepishly.

“Of course, please go ahead,” Doris Young replied.

Claire gathered her thoughts, took a deep breath, and mustered her courage to say, “I’d like to know if the chairman is available tomorrow night. We’re planning to hold a banquet at home to officially announce our cooperation with Emgrand. I hope the chairman can assist me with this…”

Doris Young was silent for a moment before responding, “Ms. Wilson, I can’t make a decision on this matter. However, I can ask the chairman for his opinion if you’d like.”

Claire replied respectfully, “Thank you, I appreciate your help.”

After hanging up the phone, Claire anxiously held her device, waiting for a response.

At that moment, Charlie’s phone suddenly rang.

Charlie was taken aback, cursing himself internally for forgetting to silence his phone. It must be Doris Young calling to ask for his opinion…

He feigned calmness and answered the call, “Hmm?”

Doris Young’s voice came through, “Chairman, the Wilson family is planning a banquet tomorrow night. I wanted to know if you would like to attend?”

Charlie responded, “Oh, yes, I will… Okay, that’s all…”

Once the call ended, Charlie quickly hung up and muttered, “These salespeople can really be a nuisance…”

Claire suspected nothing and moments later, her phone rang again.

Doris Young’s voice chimed in once more, “Ms. Wilson, our chairman has agreed to attend and will head straight to the banquet!”

“Really? That’s fantastic! Thank you for your assistance, and please extend my gratitude to the chairman,” Claire exclaimed, suddenly brimming with excitement. She hadn’t expected such a prompt agreement.

Claire hurriedly turned to Lady Wilson, “Grandma! The chairman of Emgrand Group has accepted our invitation!”

“Really?!” Lady Wilson was immediately thrilled!

She then directed the Wilson family members present, “Quickly, prepare everything! Book the best hotel, arrange the finest food and drinks, and get ready to warmly welcome the chairman of Emgrand!”

“Additionally, notify all the major businesses in the city and invite them to our banquet! Let them know that the chairman from Emgrand will grace us with his presence!”

With that, the entire Wilson family sprang into action!

Everyone was tremendously excited, reaching out to various partners and elite individuals across Aurous Hill City.

This was undoubtedly a groundbreaking announcement!

Before long, news spread throughout Aurous Hill!

The enigmatic new chairman of Emgrand Group would attend the Wilson family’s banquet the following night!

Lady Wilson received countless inquiries and greeted each one with a smile.

Today was a joyful day for her because as soon as tomorrow’s banquet concluded, the Wilson family would undoubtedly become the most talked-about family in Aurous Hill!

With this thought, she beamed with excitement and declared, “Alright, we’ve covered everything for today. Let’s focus on preparing for tomorrow’s banquet. Meeting adjourned!”

After the meeting, Lady Wilson returned to her office.

Harold’s gaze shifted, and he closely followed her.

“Grandma, are you truly planning to give the director position to Claire?”

Once they were out of earshot, Harold couldn’t help but speak up.

Lady Wilson frowned, replying coldly, “I’ve already promised Claire; why shouldn’t I give it to her?”

Harold persisted, “Grandma, she shouldn’t be the director!”

Lady Wilson retorted, “Why not? She won such an important contract; she’s a hero for the company, and she deserves recognition.”

Harold quickly countered, “The reason Claire secured the Emgrand contract is that Wendell Jones from the Jones family helped her behind the scenes. I heard he visited her house yesterday! Emgrand Group officially signed with us today. It can’t be mere coincidence! I think she probably slept with Wendell Jones!”

Lady Wilson exclaimed angrily, “Is what you’re saying true?”

Harold asserted confidently, “Of course it is. Wendell Jones did visit Claire last night. Verify it, and you’ll see.”

Then, Harold said to Lady Wilson, “Grandma, Claire is a married woman. If rumors spread about her and Wendell Jones, and people find out our Wilson family landed the Emgrand contract through these means, what will that mean for our family’s reputation? What about your reputation?”

Lady Wilson frowned, already inclined to believe Harold’s claim.

She knew Wendell Jones harbored feelings for Claire.

At her birthday celebration, Wendell Jones had gifted her a jade Buddha amulet worth three or four million.

This also seemed to clarify how Claire managed to secure a contract worth 60 million.

At this moment, Harold added, “If we allow such an unscrupulous woman to become the director, our reputation will suffer even more. We must choose a different director and shift the credit for the project to someone else, preferably a man, to minimize the rumors!”

Lady Wilson nodded slightly.

She believed about 80% of what Harold suggested.

From this perspective, she indeed had to consider selecting another director to quash the potential gossip.

If everyone discovered that Claire obtained the contract due to her ties with Wendell Jones, she could still assert to the public that the project was successful thanks to the new director, not because of Claire’s personal relationships.

Moreover, Lady Wilson had a personal motive as well.

She harbored a dislike for Claire! Additionally, she had always favored boys over girls and didn’t want Claire’s status and influence within the Wilson family to grow.

She needed to contain her to ensure the family’s assets weren’t compromised by outsiders.

Having made this decision, she looked at Harold and said coldly, “Harold, in the company, you must adhere to my directions. Follow my orders without question, and don’t engage in anything I haven’t approved. Do you understand?”

Harold immediately pledged his loyalty, saying, “Grandma, rest assured that I will do everything you ask in the future!”

“Good.” Lady Wilson nodded with satisfaction, “At tomorrow’s banquet, I will introduce you as the new director responsible for our collaboration with Emgrand Group. But you must remember to be compliant. I can promote you, but I can just as easily diminish you!”

Harold beamed with eagerness and quickly replied, “Grandma, you don’t need to worry! I will definitely be obedient!”