You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Chapter 1077 The Dominance Of Natasha

As soon as Liam asked the question, the complexion on Albert's face instantly became unnatural.

Upon seeing the situation, Liam continued to inquire, “Albert, if you truly believe that the company is going under, don't just sell your shares alone. Mr. Wheeler and all these other directors enjoy a good relationship with you too!”

Once these words were spoken, there was no doubt that Albert was put on the spot.

A few people who were close to him immediately looked at him and asked, “Albert, is this really true?”

“Mr. Leedon, what is your agenda?”

“It seems that Albert has done quite well in maintaining his relationships!”

At that moment, everyone was speaking one after another, making Albert feel as if he was caught between a rock and a hard place.

Albert was taken aback for a moment, then quickly responded, “I was in urgent need of money a while ago, so I had to sell some shares!” As he spoke, he immediately turned his gaze to Liam. “Is there something wrong with that?”

“Of course, you're free to do that.” Liam nodded in agreement as he listened.

However, upon hearing this, the other shareholders scoffed. Clearly, no one believed his excuse.

“Old Mr. Hamilton, let's get back to the point. Such a large corporation cannot remain leaderless forever. If it comes to it, we should simply vote and see who can take charge,” Albert said, showing his urgency.

“Voting is undoubtedly the fairest and most just method...” said Liam.

“So, does that mean you agree?” Albert asked immediately.

“Had you not sold those shares, I might have been able to agree to your proposal today. But since you've done so, I'm afraid I can't consent to it!” said Liam.

“What... What do you mean?”

At that moment, Liam's gaze was fixed intently on one individual seated within the crowd. Since their arrival, this person had been sitting silently, seemingly inconspicuous. However, from the moment the latter entered, they had already caught Liam's attention.

“If I had truly agreed to this vote today, I fear the company would change ownership and be handed over to someone else!” Liam said while staring directly at the crowd.

In response, Natasha followed Liam's gaze and only then did she notice the person sitting amidst the crowd.

Upon seeing him, her eyes narrowed slightly.

At that moment, Zachary, who was seated at the back, also lifted his gaze toward them.

In the moment he locked eyes with Natasha, his gaze held an indescribable complexity.

As Natasha stared back at him, she was seemingly struck by an epiphany.

After a brief surprise, Natasha casually averted her gaze, as if she didn't recognize him at all.

Her seeing him yet paying him no heed filled Zachary's heart with indescribable complexity and discomfort.

He would rather have Natasha hate him ignoring his existence.

A few seconds passed, yet it felt like an eternity.

Unaware of the situation, Albert confronted Liam. “What do you mean by that? Are you doubting me?”

“What do you think?” Liam retorted.

Albert became even more dissatisfied as he stared at Liam. “Old Mr. Hamilton, it's rather disappointing to hear you say this. All these years, I've been diligently working for the company. Not only do you doubt me, but you also need to understand that I'm not speaking up for just one person. I'm speaking for all our shareholders. Are you suggesting that everyone is planning to betray the company?”

Liam looked at him in silence.

“Moreover, the company has grown beyond the personal property of the Hamilton family, it belongs to everyone...”

“Mr. Leedon, I presumed?” Suddenly, Natasha spoke.

Clearly taken aback, Albert glanced at her, then affirmed, “That's correct.”

“Do you still need money?” Natasha asked directly.

Narrowing his eyes, Albert looked at her. “What do you mean?”

“I'll buy all the shares you have left,” said Natasha.

After Natasha spoke, Albert was taken aback for a moment. Then, he suddenly laughed. Looking at the crowd, he spoke in a mocking tone. “Are you joking with me?”

“Do I look like I'm joking?” Natasha asked.

“Do you know the current market value of the company? Do you know how much the shares I hold are worth now?”

“Just name your price.” Natasha didn't care how much it was.

“Even if I did, you still can't afford it!”

“Just name your price.”

Albert sneered, “One hundred million!”

As soon as Albert began to speak, everyone lowered their heads to snigger.

They knew that Albert's price was ludicrous. However, it didn't matter to them, for they were there just to enjoy the drama.

At that moment, Fabian walked forward. After he whispered something into Natasha's ear, she simply nodded in response.

Liam was sitting nearby, not in a hurry to speak. Instead, he was observing Natasha, seemingly assessing her ability to think on her feet.

At that moment, Albert put on an arrogant air. “Well, are you buying them or not?”

“I am,” Natasha said.

Taken aback, Albert stared at her. “Did I hear you wrong, or did you misunderstand me? I said one hundred million!”

“You are not worth this money. But because it's a twenty percent stake in Hamilton Corporation, that itself makes it valuable,” she said, looking at him. “Since you have decided to sell, Mr. Leedon, you can follow Fabian out. Once the contract is signed, you can leave the company.” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

What?

Albert was somewhat flustered.

He could feel that it was a trap.

He simply couldn't believe that anyone would agree so readily to such an unreasonable demand.

Turning around, he cast his gaze toward Zachary who was not far away. The latter, however, responded by shaking his head.

When he saw Zachary's gesture, Albert finally understood. He turned to look at Natasha. “Who said I was selling?”

“What's the matter, having second thoughts?” Natasha asked.

Albert, on the other hand, started to shirk from his word. “I simply don't trust you.”

“Let's do this in black and white. We can sign the contract right now, and I can transfer the money to you immediately,” Natasha said.

“Do you think I would believe you just because you said so? Who knows what traps you have set for me,” Albert refused.

“Albert, time waits for no one. If you wish to withdraw now, I can offer you a hundred million. However, if you decide to withdraw later, you won't even get fifty million.”

With a snigger, Albert said, “Hamilton Corporation doesn't even have this much money on their books. Do you really expect me to believe you?”

“So, are you not selling anymore?”

“No!”

Natasha's gaze swept over the crowd. “What about the rest of you? Is anyone selling? I'm willing to pay a price higher than the stock value, but only for today.”

No one knew the true intentions of this newcomer, but since Albert wouldn't sell even for a hundred million, no one else took the offer.

“Alright, since none of you are selling, allow me to say a few words.” Natasha looked at them. “I understand that all of you are dissatisfied with me taking over Kenneth's position and don't trust me too. It's a natural human reaction, and if I were in your shoes, I would have the same response.”

As she spoke, her gaze swept over them. “But there's one thing everyone needs to understand clearly. Hamilton Corporation belongs to the Hamilton family. It was built from scratch by Old Mr. Hamilton and several of his predecessors. Everyone here is fortunate enough to have reaped the benefits from it. Therefore, there's no need to argue over trivial matters and harm our own interests. As for me, I know you all don't trust me. I can promise you here and now that if I don't increase our profits in two months, I will voluntarily resign. By then, I'll agree with Albert's proposal. We can hold a vote to elect a new CEO.”