Chapter 180 Chapter 180 Silva Group Shareholders' Meeting Harvey's heart dropped at the news of Vera calling a shareholders' meeting for the Silva Group.
He understood her intentions all too well.
Years prior, when Sharon was alive, she had allocated 60 percent of Silva Group's shares to Vera and her brother, Nolan Silva, while both she and Harvey each retained five percent. The remaining 30 percent was divided among other shareholders.
With Nolan and his wife's tragic car accident last year, Vera was now entitled to his shares per Sharon's will, meaning she held nearly 30 percent of the company's total shares.
In the aftermath of Nolan's death, Harvey and Quincy had cleverly turned the situation to their advantage. While Vera was still mourning, they manipulated her into signing documents that transferred Nolan's shares to Quincy's son, Franklin.
Vera, having never been involved in the group's activities, remained blissfully unaware of their deception. But Vera's sudden decision to hold a meeting was making it increasingly challenging for them to keep their actions hidden.
Quincy erupted into laughter, fluffing her messy hair.
"You? Who do you think you are to call a shareholders' meeting for the Silva Group? Hahaha..." Vera let out a sharp breath. "My brother is gone, and I now hold almost 60 percent of the shares. As the largest shareholder, I absolutely have the right to convene a meeting! "With the 30 percent Nolan left, I wield complete control over Silva Group. Do you really believe I'm unqualified?" Quincy hesitated for a moment before snapping back, "Your brother and sister-in-law gave their shares to Franklin before the accident! What do you think you can do with your small stake?" Vera scoffed. "I've known for a long tthat you swindled Nolan out of his shares. Even if that's true, I'm still a major shareholder and can call an emergency meeting! "You don't need to show up; if you're not here, you'll have no say in any decisions made regarding Silva Group. "The meeting will commence at 2:00 PM sharp. It's your choice whether to attend or not!" As Vera opened her Porsche door, pieces of the car fell to the ground.
"Oh, no. This car is wrecked!" she exclaimed, pulling Robin away from the crowd.
Quincy sneered, "Haha, you think a Silva Group shareholders' meeting will let you take over the Silva Group? Dream on!" Harvey watched Vera and Robin walk away, unease settling in.
At 2:00 PM, in the conference hall on the 28th floor of the Silva Group building, Quincy, Harvey, and several shareholders were already present.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Where's Franklin? Why hasn't he arrived yet?" Quincy asked Emily, glancing at the clock.
Emily called Franklin and his bodyguard once more, but still got no response.
"Ms. Lowe, Mr. Franklin and his group aren't answering their phones. We haven't reached them." Quincy frowned. "What's going on with that kid? I spoke to him this morning, reminding him he needed to be here for the meeting.
"Emily, keep trying to contact Franklin. Also, send someone to check his usual spots. Maybe he's out having fun and just didn't hear his phone." "Understood, Ms. Lowe." Emily hurried out of the conference room.
Harvey sighed. "That kid is so irresponsible! He's off wasting twhen he should be getting ready to lead the Silva Group!" Quincy poked him playfully. "What are you talking about? Franklin is young; he just likes to enjoy life. "Once he matures, he'll be fine.
"You shouldn't criticize him; you were much worse at his age." Harvey glanced toward the entrance and whispered, "That's not the point. If Franklin doesn't show up, we'll be at a disadvantage in the meeting. He holds 30 percent of the shares." Quincy scanned the room, confident as she spoke, "Harvey, get a grip! The shares we both hold, along with those of these minor shareholders, exceed what that b*tch possesses. "It doesn't matter if Franklin comes or not! Half of these shareholders are my relatives, and a few are close to you. They were all founding members of the company.
"That b*tch, Vera, has never attended a shareholders' or board meeting. Even with her 28 percent, so what? The veteran shareholders won't back her!" Harvey sighed. "Can you stop calling her a b*tch? Vera is still my daughter." Quincy frowned. "Harvey, are you thinking about Sharon again? Don't forget, you're the one who—" Harvey quickly pulled Quincy back, whispering fiercely, "Do you want to get us both in trouble? What are you saying?" Quincy immediately fell silent, realizing she had overstepped.
Vera entered the conference room with determination, her gaze sweeping across the space before she strode directly to the seat designated for the major shareholder. Her voice sliced through the silence like a knife. "You two, get out of that chair! It rightfully belongs to the major shareholder, and you don't have the authority to sit here!" The atmosphere in the room shifted abruptly, falling silent.
All the shareholders of the Silva Group turned their attention to Vera, Harvey, and Quincy.
Among them were several long-tinvestors who had supported the Silva Group since its inception with Sharon.
Ever since Sharon's passing, they had looked down upon the actions of Harvey and Quincy within the company. However, they chose to remain silent about these private matters.
Previously, they had hoped that Vera's brother, Nolan, would carry on the Silva legacy.
Yet, following his untimely death, Quincy and her relatives had monopolized the voice of the shareholders.
Harvey felt sidelined, while Vera had never involved herself in the operations of the Silva Group, leading many to forget she was even a shareholder.
Now, Vera's sudden presence at the shareholders' meeting was invigorating.
She brought a sense of authority that reminded the older investors of Sharon's commanding presence in her earlier years.
Vera was asserting herself as a major shareholder, and her arrival ignited curiosity about whether significant changes were on the horizon for the Silva family.
Vera's unexpected appearance clearly signified her desire to reclaim the management rights that belonged to her.
After a brief moment of uncertainty, Quincy let out a derisive laugh. "You've never attended a shareholders' meeting before. Now you think you can just waltz in and take this seat? You're not qualified!" Vera smirked confidently. "Your meager shares don't give you the right to talk to me. Stand aside!" Quincy burst into laughter. "And what if I refuse to budge?" "If you don't get up, I'll have you thrown out!" Just then, Robin walked into the conference room.
The shareholders turned to Robin, their faces a mixture of confusion and surprise.
Quincy was stunned. "Why are you here? This is the Silva shareholders' meeting. Who do you think you are to giveorders? Security, get him out of here!" Robin merely shrugged, a dismissive smile playing on his lips. "Whether I have the right or not is not for you to decide." Eric followed closely behind Robin.
Harvey and Quincy exchanged bewildered looks, trying to make sense of Robin's actions.
Eric gestured toward a few shareholders seated across from Quincy. "Have you all signed the share transfer agreements?" The shareholders responded eagerly, "Mr. Eric, everything is in order. All our Silva shares have been transferred to Mr. Ramsey." Quincy was rendered speechless.
These shareholders were her own relatives, the very ones she had helped secure shares for in the first place. Now, those shares were in Robin's nwhat did that imply? "What have you done?" Quincy asked, her voice filled with rising fury.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer relatives shrugged, appearing helpless. "Mr. Eric offered us a much higher price, so we decided to transfer our shares to Mr. Ramsey." "What?! How could you betraylike this?" Quincy could hardly process what she was hearing.
She slammed her hand on the table, glaring at the shareholders as she shouted, "If it weren't for me, you'd still be struggling for scraps! "How could you sell your shares to Robin without my permission?!"
"They offered us a better deal. Of course, we sold," the shareholders replied. "Do you really think we'ren oblivious to the Silva Group's situation in recent years? "We haven't seen a penny in dividends! Do you expect us to wait until the Silva Group goes under? We're not that naive!" "You ungrateful fools!" Quincy felt her anger boiling over.
The shares owned by these relatives accounted for a significant seven percent of the total Silva Group shares.
She had never anticipated they would sell to Robin at such a crucial moment.
Robin handed the seven percent share certificates to Vera. "As you can see, "As With Veral now holding 35 percent, she certainly qualifies to occupy this seat!" The conference room fell into another heavy silence.
If this was indeed the case, Vera would undoubtedly be the largest shareholder in the Silva family.
Even if Franklin arrived with his 30 percent stake, he would only cin second.
"Ha! You think you can wield power in the Silva Group with just that?" Quincy sneered. "Harvey and t have ten percent in total, all of which we'll E be giving to Franklin! "Vera, you delusional b*tch, you still can't claim to be the largest shareholder in the Silva Group!" Harvey's lips twitched as he almost protested against transferring his shares to Franklin.
But witnessing the unfolding scene, he decided against speaking up.
Just then, Emily rushed into the room. "Ms. Lowe, Mr. Franklin has arrived." Quincy erupted into laughter, pointing at Vera. "You all can leave! This seat is reserved for my son, Franklin!"