chapter 02 I Am the New Chairman

“"I'm glad you agree.delighted by your acceptance. Tomorrow morning, you will officially becomeassume the role of chairman offor our New York'sYork branch. How about that? I'll makecoordinate the necessary arrangements with the company,”," Sean said, smiling.

“Okay!” Eric agreed.

Seeing Eric's acceptance, Sean was relieved and happy. Initially he had worried that Eric wouldn't acceptdeclared, his offer. He patted Eric's shoulder. “smile reflecting his relief. "Agreed!" Eric responded with enthusiasm. Sean's relief was palpable as he observed Eric's acceptance. His initial fears of Eric declining the offer had been quelled. He placed a reassuring hand on Eric's shoulder, "Once you graduate from college, if you're willing, you'll be the future heir to of the Power Group!”

!"After stayinglingering for a while, Sean said that there were still manymentioned the pressing matters awaiting him at the company to attend to, so he needed to , necessitating his return to the provincial capitalChicago. He wouldpromised to visit Eric again later and toldurged him to callreach out if he needed any helpassistance. With that, he left.

“took his leave. "I never expectedanticipated that I would be Sean'Sean's grandson and the heir of to the Power Group!”!" Eric couldn't help but exclaim.

Onexclaimed, the reality of his situation sinking in. Earlier, on his way home earlier, Eric had felt thatbeen engulfed by a sense of despair, believing he would never turn his life around, but now, everything had changedshifted dramatically, and he had becomefound himself a top-tier wealthy scion!

Looking at Clutching the bank card in his hand, Eric secretly vowed that he would made a silent vow to make all those who had once bulliedbelittled him regret it!

All those who had looked down on him and ridiculed him, Eric their actions. His resolve was firm; he was determined to make them reconsider!

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“Mr. their scornful attitudes towards him. ..."Mr. Williams, you gaveyou've entrusted the position of chairmanchairmanship of the New York’sYork branch to the young masteryour grandson, but he doesn't know anything aboutlacks business acumen. If he acts willfullyrecklessly and messes upjeopardizes the branch, itthe downfall could happen very quickly.” His be swift," his secretary toldcautioned him atin the office.

“ "Well, consider this can be considered a test. If he ruins the company, then it meansit's evident he's just a spoiled child and not suitable for running , unfit to run the Power Group or becomingto become the heir.” ," Sean responded. Sean said.

Sean knewwas confident that as long as they didn't make a mess of things up, even if they left everything aloneas is, the subsidiary could continue to be profitable.

After all, the generate profits. The company was already successful and run thriving, managed by a team of professional managers and executives. “Then...seasoned professionals. "And... what if your grandsonthe young master could can increase the profits of the subsidiary and take it to the next levelelevate its status in New York?”?" his secretary asked. “inquired. "That would be even bettercommendable, but it's unlikely,”," Sean shookreplied, shaking his head.

Sean did notdidn't expect Eric to improve the businessincrease profits; he justmerely needed him to maintainsustain the family business and not completely ruin it, and hewithout causing its downfall. He could then become the heir in the futureheir apparent. At this momentjuncture, Sean did not anticipatedid not foresee that Eric would indeed takeelevate the subsidiary branch to the next level, butnew heights, but of course, only time willwould tell.

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...The nextfollowing morning at eight o'clock.

Outside, outside the grand Power Mansion.

The, the entire building was grand, withstood as a testament to the substantial backgroundbacking of the Power Group, allowing the subsidiary branch naturally flourishedto flourish in New York.

Over a hundred employees stood had gathered outside the building. At the forefront stood the General Manager, Alex, and the Deputy General Manager, Cooper.

The second row consisted ofwas occupied by the five Department Managers, including Mr. Smith among them, who the man had takenstolen Eric's girlfriend.

The rest of theremaining department heads and company employees stood in rows along bothlined the sides of the road.

They had received the news that the new chairman of the subsidiary would be starting work todaythat day, so the General Manager ledhad rallied all the employees to welcome the new chairman's arrival.

“ "I wonder who this new chairman is and why theythey've suddenly parachuted in to become our chairman,”," an employee said.

“That goes without sayingmused. ", they must be an impressive figureThey must be someone very impressive!”

!" Wendy, who was also inamong the crowd, said, “shared, "From what I knowI've heard, this personwhoever it is might be related to may be Chairman Sean'Sean relative.”

“." "What? Related to Chairman Williams' relativeSean?!”

?!" The entire staff was shockedtaken aback. Sean was the bosshead of the entire Power Group, the wealthiest personindividual in the state Chicago province. If they werethe new chairman was indeed related to Chairman Sean' relative, thatSean, their status was absolutelyundeniably extraordinary.

“ "Wendy, is itthis true?”

“?" "Yes! It's true!”

!" The employees all looked atturned their attention to Wendy.

“ "Of course, it's true. Mr. Smith himself told me. He wouldn't lie to me, right?”would he?" Wendy said proudly.

“stated, her pride evident. "Wendy, sSo you really ended up with Mr. Smith? You better take care of us in the future!”

“!" "And me, Wendy. When you first joined the company, I took good care of you. You better take care of mereturn the favor in the future!”

“!" "Why are you still callingaddressing her as Wendy? Call her Miss Taylor!”

“!" "Yes, yes, Miss Taylor!”

“!" "Miss Taylor!”

!" The surrounding employees began to complimentflatter and cajole Wendy because of, all due to her relationship with Mr. Smith.

As Wendy stood there enjoying

Basking in the attention; she thought, Wendy reveled in the realization that breaking upsevering ties with Eric, that waste of space, was her ex-boyfriend, had been a wise decision.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of everyone to take up She had considered him nothing more than a drain on her energy, a waste of space. Suddenly, a figure emerged, boldly stepping forward to claim the position of cChairman. It was none other than Eric.

“ himself. Wendy's brow furrowed in confusion and disbelief as she watched him appear. "How did he comeget here!” Wendy frowned when she saw Eric appear.

?" she muttered under her breath. Mr. Smith, standing in frontat the forefront of the crowd, also recognized Eric.

“Kid, stop "Hold it right there!” Mr. Smith stepped, kid!" he barked, stepping forward to block Eric.

“obstruct Eric's path. "I have importantpressing matters to attend to today and don't haveno time to play with you. Get lost!” He yelled at Eric.

“Mr.for your games. Leave!" he commanded, his voice echoing through the room. Unfazed, Eric retorted, "Mr. Smith, I assure you, the more you insult me now, the more terrible your fate will be later!” Eric responded. Being you'll regret it later." His confidence was fueled by his lineage, being the grandson of the influential Sean gave him confidence.

“What? . "Terrible fate for meI'll regret it later? Haha, kid, you really crack me up! Take a lookYou're a riot, kid! Look at your own pathetic existence, unable to even keephold onto your girlfriend!”!" Mr. Smith burst intoroared with laughter.

Wendy ran, his words slicing through the tense atmosphere. Wendy, unable to stand idly by, rushed over.

“ "Ah, Wendy, what a coincidence, we meet again,” Eric grinned at Wendy.

“ to see you here," Eric greeted her with a smirk. "Eric, are you here to beg me not to break up with you? Let me make itbe clear, there is absolutelythere's no chance of meus getting back together with a loser like you!”!" Wendy saidretorted, her tone sharp.

“ and unyielding. "Wendy, you may be overthinking thingsyou're mistaken. I'm not here to reconcile with you. On the contraryIn fact, even if you were to beg me to get , I wouldn't take you back together, I wouldn't!”," Eric sneered.

“What? , his words dripping with disdain. "Beg you, a poor little boy?? Don't be ridiculous, Eric! There's no way I would ever beg you in my life. You should take a good look atflatter yourself first!”, Eric! I would never stoop so low," Wendy scoffed, crossing her arms.

defiantly. At this point, General Manager Alex stepped forward and spoke up:

“, his voice cutting through the escalating argument. "Son, who is this? Why are youis he causing a scene here? Don't you know what day it is today? If the new chairman, who just took office, sees this commotion, what kind ofrealize the impression would that make!”

“this will make on our new chairman?" "Dad, he's just a clownjoker. I'll quickly gethandle him to leave,”," Mr. Smith said withassured him, a forced smile.

Mr. Smith looked at playing on his lips. Turning to Eric and shouted:

“Kid, if, he bellowed, "If you have any sense, you better leave right now, or else I'll have the security throwescort you out!”

“!" "Mr. Smith, let me be honest withclarify something for you. I am the new chairman taking office.. You want me to leave? I'm sorry, butafraid you're not qualified!”

in a position to make that call," Eric pointed at Mr. Smith;retorted, his tone sharp with each word.

“What? You said you're the new chairman? Haha, that's a huge joke!”

After hearing Eric's words, and unyielding. Mr. Smith burst into laughter, holdingclutching his stomach.

The other "You're the new chairman? That's the best joke I've heard all day!" The employees couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh when they saw Eric dressed in , observing Eric's cheap clothes.attire, couldn't help but stifle their laughter. He looked more like a college student; how could he be the than a chairman?

. Wendy's face turned pale. “Eric, can you please stop embarrassing yourself here?. Pretending to be the new chairman? As your ex-girlfriend, I feel really ashamed!”

“I'm mortified!" "But I really am the new chairman,”," Eric spreadstated, spreading his hands.

“ in a gesture of innocence. "Eric, you're being stubborn. What kind of family and background do you have?delusional. Do you think I don't know?” your background?" Wendy sneered.

“ "Security! ThrowEscort this kidman out!”!" Mr. Smith calledcommanded, summoning the guards. In response, a swarm of security guards.

Immediately, more than ten security guards ranpersonnel rushed over.

Just then, a familiar Bentley pulled up, the same Bentley thatone Eric had seen in front ofspotted outside his house yesterday drove in.

“the previous day. "He's here! This must be theThe new chairman!” has arrived!" the employees exclaimed one after another.

General Manager Alex also shouted, “in unison. "Everyone, pullcompose yourselves together and get readyprepare to welcome theour new chairman!”

With that,!" General Manager Alex announced. As the executives, led by Manager Wu led the executives , moved towards the Bentley.

“, Wendy turned to Eric, you. "You were pretending to be the new chairman, right? Well, now he's really here! Let's see how you can continue pretending!” Wendy sneered at Eric.

“Okay,” Eric grinned.

your charade!" "Okay," Eric replied, grinning. The door of the Bentley openedswung open, and a middle-aged man walkedstepped out who. Eric immediately recognized. This man was with his grandfather yesterday. It appeared he was his grandfather’s him instantly as his grandfather's secretary.

“ "Secretary, why are you alone? Where iswhere's the new chairman?”?" General Manager Alex Smith asked withinquired, a bigbroad smile plastered on his face.

“ "The new chairman should have arrived already; didn't. Didn't you see him?”?" Secretary Brady said.

“responded. "Arrived? No... we didn't!”!" Alex was bewildered.

stammered, his smile faltering. Secretary Brady looked around and fixedscanned the crowd, his gaze landing on Eric not far away. He approached Eric withhim, a smile on his face.

Confused, General Manager Alex didn't know what was going on, but he quickly and the executives followed, along with the executives.

. Secretary Brady bowed nodded in greeting as he approached and greetedto Eric, “, "Young Master, I apologize'm really sorry for being late due tomy tardiness, sir. The traffic.” was horrendous."

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