Chapter One Hundred- The Vote

"Well, at least he's fair,” Roland said in a low tone.

Jason could feel Kent's gaze peering into him, so his eyes darted to Kent.

After staring at Jason, Kent exchanged a knowing look and a subtle nod with every other shareholder. The only one who did not nod back at him was Franklin. Kent glared at Franklin like he was warning him about something when he saw that he was unresponsive.

Mr. Harrington cleared his throat. “The voting may now begin, from the first person to my left. Victoria”

Victoria’s gaze flickered between Kent and Jason. “I vote Kent,” she declared like she had rehearsed it in the mirror that morning.

Kent nodded and smiled at her while adjusting the collar of his expensive suit. He looked at Jason, who was currently lying back in his seat, with an aloof expression.

By now, everything was perfectly clear to Jason. It was obvious that Kent had convinced everyone to vote for him as president of the Elysian Syndicate. He had probably been eyeing the position for a long