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Chapter 86 "Choosing the Next Chairman"
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“In this meeting, we will discuss the next Chairman of Hamington.”

There was a gnawing silence in the meeting hall before the murmur buzzed like roaring thunder.

“What? The new Chairman?”

“All of a sudden?”

“Chairman Harold, we weren’t told about this!”

“This is so sudden, Chairman!”

Amidst the loud complaints, Sonny was wordless while sitting on the chair. His hands clenched above the long table.

If today is the day, then Sonny is in trouble. Right now, he doesn’t have his shares. To save the Hamington Credit Card Company, Sonny used his shares as collateral. He vowed to get it back next week before the meeting that he arranged together with the other shareholders.

‘I bought Jules’ shares. I saved the Hamington Credit Card Company. But will everything be in vain? Just like this?!’

Where did it go wrong?

Sonny thought so hard.

Then, in the middle of the noises, his eyes went to Gaston.

The Hour Investment Company came into his mind.

‘Don’t tell me he…’

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