Hollywood Zenith

Very well, Mr. Samuel and my dear daughter. It seems like you have done your homework. However, according to government regulations if either party doesn't break the majority threshold a formal meeting would be held to discuss the future of the company. If either party didn't come to a firm conclusion, the management would stand still with no further change until the issue is resolved.

You can give your own thoughts and ideas but the ultimate decision would lie with me the chairman." Bernard smiled. They might have similar shares but he was still the boss!

Everyone else was surprised to find him admitting to holding the general meeting. He cited correct problem in his daughter's approach vying him enough time to consolidate his position. They had to admit a leopard wouldn't change its spot easily, he was still sly and composed even when he was facing his own daughter!

" I don't think it would be necessary. We have also prepared for this scenario." Samuel reciprocated his smile, he, Delphina and Alexis had gone through every tactic Bernard could use, delaying the meeting was on top of their list.

Unlike Alan's faction of directors who worked under the old man for years, Delphina was still immature. Given enough time, it wouldn't be long for people to switch sides.

If that were to happen they would lose everything for nothing. They mist strike the iron when it's hot!

" What are you suggesting? You can't possibly bend the rules of the company to have your way. We must always follow protocol to insure the future of the company!" He exclaimed. He was indeed caught off guard by their joint attack.

He had always been the one in control. After serving as the chairman for twenty five years, he knew everything about the LVHM Group. How could he easily let go of it?

" We still have one more thing to announce. There is a silent partner that has been working behind the scenes for us. Miss Alexis? Why don't you come to the front to join us?" Samuel extended his hand signalling the end of their attack.

Alexis stood firmly and began walking from Alan's to Delphina's corner. This was a twist no one expected, even Alexis was roped in by the young Rothschild, what else was he hiding?

Their final tally of shares were more than forty five percent but after Alexis joins them wouldn't they become the majority partner?

From the way he called out Alexis' name they seemed to know each other and obviously planned it. People started to murmur again as the stage was heating up with anticipation.

Bernard and his son's eyes widened as their mouth hung open. They thought they were hearing things but seeing Alexis stand beside Delphina and Samuel made them realise they were not dreaming!

Alexis who had bottled up everything for months was finally free. She was showing a borad genuine smile, like a huge pressure was lifted off her shoulders.

She turned to face the old man and said," I own a little over six percent of the company shares. Just like Mr Samuel, I have given my voting rights to Miss Delphina.

She would be the one to look after my and my family's investments." Her tone was serious and she also indirectly mentioned her family's name knowing fully well, Bernard would not to able to reach any agreement with the Hermes as she was representing them on the stage.

The whole venue was silent, a pin drop silence that was hard to comeby. It didn't take a mathematical genius to understand together they firmly hold the majority. But at what cost?

Delphina had defeated her father. It was incredible but even her own people were having hard time to come to terms with it.

If the old man started resisting, it would mean they would have a much harder time in the future. They only wanted 'kill' Alan Arjo's rise but taking over the whole company was never in their wishlist.

Everyone turned to look at Samuel. In his snow white tuxedo he might look like an angel but right at this moment, he looked more like the devil bringing down his enemies with a innocent smile on his face. Beside, even lucifer was an angel at some point in time!

Bernard's body shook a little, he always stood tall but now he looked more like a defeated giant unable to cope with reality. Samuel only smiled and thought," What a great actor!"

Even his face showed signs of shock and paleness like he just recieved news about his death!

" Damn! Bitch! Are you joking with me? How dare you betray me?" Alan was furious. He started yelling and cursing Alexis because he could never face his sister or Samuel.

In his eyes, without her help they would have never succeeded. What was especially troubling was how she looked at Samuel, it was like dagger to his heart. He genuinely believed Samuel had charmed his 'fiancee', making him a laughing stock in front of everyone. As someone with a massive ego, he could never except such a betrayal.

" Hih? Mr. Alan, please pay attention to your words. You and me was never in a formal relationship. We were using each other for business purposes so before cursing at me, you should know the price to be paid to slander my name!" She gave him a cold look. She had always behaved like this but her face right now was especially deathly.

It showed she was not playing around and was genuinely threatening him! Read chapters at empire

"Fuck you slut! I can see what is going on between you two. Did you know he is a playboy? He is only using you to get you on bed. Just like he is using my dumb sister. You fucking gold digging slut only caring about his appearance.

He might be handsome but he will soon discard you like trash just like his other women!" Alan went on a rant exposing his hatred for Samuel and people of his kind.