The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 21
In the astonished eyes of everyone present, Charlie gradually stood up.
The attention of the entire banquet hall immediately shifted toward him.
“Charlie, what are you doing? Sit down!” Elaine exclaimed in panic, trying to stop him.
Did he even understand what kind of event this was? There were so many influential figures in attendance, yet no one else dared to rise from their seats. And here was Charlie, a so-called useless son-in-law, causing a scene at such a moment!
Kevin and Gerald White exchanged glances, both thinking, could it really be true that he was the chairman of Emgrand Group?
But then they quickly shook their heads in disbelief.
It was impossible; if he truly were the chairman, how could Elaine have scolded him so openly?
“What are you doing, you useless fool? Get back in your seat!” Harold bellowed from the stage, a frown marring his face.
Charlie glanced at him coldly before striding over to Doris Young, completely disregarding the astonished stares of those around him, and whispering a few words in her ear.
Doris Young nodded slightly in response.
The sight sent a jolt of tension through the room.
Doris Young! The Vice Chairman of Emgrand Group, renowned as a stunning beauty in Aurous Hill City! How could Charlie, the so-called useless son-in-law, know her? And judging from their interaction, they seemed to share a close relationship.
After finishing his words, Charlie ignored everyone’s gaze and made his way out of the hall to chase after Claire.
However, Doris Young stood up, walked onto the stage, and addressed the stunned audience with the microphone in hand. “Hello everyone, I am Doris Young. Charlie Wade met our chairman outside the venue just now. The chairman has sent me to relay a message.”
A collective sigh of relief washed over the crowd at the realization that Charlie was not, in fact, the chairman of Emgrand.
Kevin exhaled, a look of disdain on his face as he remarked, “So what if you met him once? You’re really going overboard trying to flatter his assistant. That’s just pathetic.”
Gerald White shrugged with a smile, “That’s how small-minded people behave.”
At that moment, Doris Young turned her gaze toward Lady Wilson, her expression turning icy. “The chairman instructed me to inform you…”
“Effective immediately, Emgrand Group is terminating its partnership with the Wilson family, and the signed contract is rendered void!”
A collective gasp pierced the air. No one had anticipated that Doris Young would make such an announcement.
The unexpected turn of events left everyone in shock.
Lady Wilson’s complexion drained of color, and she anxiously asked, “Vice President Young, why is this happening? Has there been an issue with our Wilson family?”
She had invited all the notable figures from Aurous Hill, hoping to use this opportunity to elevate the Wilson family’s standing.
If the partnership collapsed in front of everyone, it would undoubtedly spell disaster for their family.
Doris Young explained, “This project was initially approved by our chairman due to Ms. Claire, which is why there was a collaboration with you. However, you took it upon yourselves to assign an inexplicable person to oversee this project. Therefore, we cannot accept it!”
Having spoken, Doris Young set down the microphone and walked out without looking back.
Lady Wilson’s face lost all color, and she crumpled on stage in despair.
She never imagined that her momentary cleverness would obliterate such a valuable opportunity!
If she had foreseen this outcome, she would never have allowed Harold to take Claire’s place as director.
Harold, equally confused, wondered what had just occurred. It appeared as if Doris Young had targeted him on purpose, even though he had never offended her!
He couldn’t help turning to Lady Wilson, “Grandma, the director appointment has been announced. Are you sure you won’t regret this decision?”
Lady Wilson struggled to rise, slapping him in anger as she barked, “You fool! You shouldn’t be thinking about the director position at a time like this! Come with me to fetch Claire!”
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As Charlie hurried out, he found that Claire hadn’t gone far; she was merely crouched down in a quiet corner near the hotel, crying in distress.
He slowly approached, removed his jacket, placed it over her shoulders, and said, “Wife, don’t be upset. Being the director of the Wilson family isn’t everything. It’s alright if you don’t get the position…”
“You don’t understand. If I become the director, my parents will take pride in the Wilson family. How can grandma change her mind now…” Claire sobbed.
Charlie continued to soothe her, “Maybe they will need you to step in as director soon. If you keep crying like this, you won’t look your best on stage later…”
Claire, still emotional, replied, “That’s impossible! Grandma has made her decision. There’s no chance to reverse it. You should go back inside and let me be alone…”
Just then, Lady Wilson and Harold dashed out of the banquet hall.
The elderly woman, panting from the exertion, was followed by a crowd of onlookers curious about the commotion.
Upon seeing Charlie and Claire, Harold rushed over, gazing down at Claire with tear-filled eyes, and implored, “Claire, chase after Vice President Young! Ask her not to end our partnership!”
Claire looked bewildered, “Terminate the partnership? Why?”
Harold snapped, “Why are you pretending to be innocent? It has to be you who instructed Vice President Young to embarrass me in front of everyone! If you don’t fix this, I won’t forgive you!”
Slap!
Lady Wilson couldn’t contain her anger and struck Harold once more, chastising, “You wretched boy, how can you speak to your sister like that? She’s the director of our Wilson Group!”
Harold protested, “But grandma… didn’t you agree to make me the director?”
Lady Wilson rebuked him furiously, “If you hadn’t drugged me, would I have reversed my decision at the last minute? If you persist in your foolishness, get out of the Wilson family!”
After being struck twice by her, Harold felt an intense anger rise within him, but he bit his tongue, swallowing his rage.
Lady Wilson then turned to Claire, pleading, “Claire, I beg you—you’re the director of the Wilson family now. Hurry and explain things to Vice President Young, or it could spell the end for us!”
Claire gazed at Charlie, uncertainty etched on her face.
Charlie shrugged, adding, “I told you they would come looking to appoint you as the director. You still didn’t believe me; look at your face — it’s all red from crying…”
With a blush creeping onto her cheeks, Claire wiped her tears away and said, “Then I’ll try to reach out to Emgrand.”
She quickly dialed Doris Young’s number.
Everyone’s eyes were glued to her.
After a moment, the call connected, and Claire said, “Hello, Vice President Young. Grandma asked me to explain that I will take up the director position for the Wilson family and handle our project with Emgrand. Can you give us another chance…”
Doris Young chuckled in response, “If you’re the director and can take responsibility, then it’s no problem, and the collaboration can continue. However, if it’s anyone else, it’s all off the table…”
“Vice President Young… thank you so much…”
Claire couldn’t shake her confusion. It felt as if the Emgrand Group had come here solely to support her. It seemed so unusual.
Doris Young replied with a smile, “This is what our chairman wishes. If there’s a chance in the future, the chairman will explain everything to you personally…”
Claire remained baffled. Who was the chairman? She had never met him. Why was he extending this help towards her?
“Could you please come back to the banquet hall?” Claire asked nervously.
The chairman had left in anger, clearly upset with the Wilson family. It would be difficult to ask them to return at this point.
But to her surprise, Doris Young agreed without hesitation.
Before long, everyone witnessed Doris Young’s car reappear at the hotel entrance.
At that moment, all eyes were filled with a mixture of horror and admiration directed at Claire.