His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1175

The board members, stunned, all rose from their seats and bowed respectfully to Mr. Hamilton. In the world of the Abernathy Group, he was a figure of legendary status. Though he no longer had a day-to-day role, his influence was immense, and he held honorary board seats at several major corporations. His sudden appearance, and his immediate, forceful opposition, spoke volumes about his devotion to his younger grandson.

“Father, what are you doing here?!” Frederic exclaimed, rushing to support the old man, who was trembling slightly.

Chad narrowed his inscrutable eyes and slowly rose to his feet, the last one to do so. His gaze, always holding a faint, ambiguous smile, was like a dark, bottomless cave; one could never guess what kind of vicious beast lurked within.

“What am I doing here? If I didn’t come, this company would be thrown into chaos!” Hamilton shot Frederic a venomous glare, wishing he could undo the man’s very existence. “Who gave you permission to convene a board meeting behind my back to replace Thaddeus? Without him, the Abernathy Group wouldn’t have its glory today, and none of you would be enjoying these incredible profits! How could you lead the charge to oust him? Are you his father? Have you no heart?!”

Frederic was speechless, his cheeks trembling, his face flushed with anger and humiliation. He was the chairman of the board, a man of immense power, yet his father was berating him in front of everyone as if he were a child. The resentment was a bitter pill he couldn’t swallow.

“Grandfather,” Chad said, his handsome face calm as he walked over to Hamilton. “You’ve misunderstood Father. Thaddeus’s achievements are known to everyone in this company. But right now, our stock is in a freefall. There’s a real risk of a hostile takeover. Morale is low, our public image has suffered, and negotiating the A5 Project with the mayor’s office will be an uphill battle. These are the facts before us.”

“Thaddeus… was framed!” Hamilton roared, his eyes welling with tears of anguish. His voice was unsteady, a sign of his failing strength.

The room erupted in whispers.

A wave of shock went through the room. With all the evidence in, it was only a matter of time before it became public. Thaddeus’s drug use was a done deal.

Hamilton trembled, snatching the report and staring at it, his eyes wide with disbelief as he read it over and over. Mr. Murray, looking over his shoulder, was equally horrified.

“Grandfather, I know you love Thaddeus. But the Abernathy Group is more than just our family’s legacy; it provides for tens of thousands of employees across the country. Have you considered how many lives will be affected if the company is thrown into turmoil?” Chad’s gaze was fixed on his grandfather, who was now struggling to stay on his feet. “The Abernathy Group doesn’t belong to Thaddeus alone. As the one at the top of the pyramid, you must put the company first.”