Chapter 461

“Mr. Jewell, could you explain why you’ve handed the company over to Ms. Jewell, even though you have three sons?”

“I heard Ms. Jewell isn’t so competent, no?”

“Isn’t Ms. Jewell the least favored in the Jewell family? How did she end up in charge?”

“Mr. Horatio Jewell, do you have any objections to this decision?”

The reporters eagerly thrust their microphones forward, bombarding the family with questions.

Calliope had never had the best reputation. It was an open secret that the Jewell family wasn’t fond of her, often referring to her as a jinx.

So, when Monty announced at the press conference that Calliope would be taking over the company and was even granted a significant share of the stocks, the reporters were understandably taken aback.

Naturally, they were curious about this sudden change in the Jewell family’s stance towards Calliope.

“Is it because Ms. Jewell married Mr. Myers, and the family is appeasing her husband?” one reporter speculated.

“Did Mr. Myers put pressure on your family?”

“Mr. Monty Jewell, did Mr. Myers leverage his influence over your family, so you have no choice but to back down?”

The room buzzed with various theories, all tinged with curiosity.

Calliope sat in Monty’s designated spot, casting a sidelong glance at him. Her gaze was nonchalant, yet Monty felt an undeniable pressure.

Smiling at the reporters, he clarified, “Mr. Myers didn’t coerce us! This decision was made willingly on our part.”

Calliope adjusted the microphone and faced the eager crowd. With a confident smile, she addressed them, “Well, the truth is, the shares weren’t exactly handed to me out of goodwill. The Jewell Group is on the brink of bankruptcy, and they’ve asked me to step in to save the company, Horatio, and Lisette. In return, I made a small request. I told them I wanted control of the company and a share of stocks. For the sake of Lisette, Horatio, and the company itself, they agreed to my terms. Consider it a fair exchange. I’ll ensure Horatio’s legs are healed and that Lisette is released. And, of course, the company won’t collapse under my watch. They’ll continue to work here, but the ownership now belongs to me.”

The reporters were captivated by Calliope as they gazed up at her. She just sat there; her striking appearance, coupled with her poised smile, made her seem like a superstar, eclipsing even the brightest celebrities.

Momentarily, they were rendered speechless.

“This press conference is simply to inform everyone that I am the new head of Jewell Group. And it’s also to document this transaction. Just in case anyone forgets the benefits they’ve received and decides to backtrack.”

Snapping back to reality, the reporters nodded in understanding.

“Ms. Jewell, you’ve thought this through!”

“Indeed, without this evidence, there’s always the risk of moral manipulation, erasing all of your contributions.”

“You’re truly astute!”

The reporters showered Calliope with praise.

Monty’s expression soured. It seemed all the media was siding with Calliope, leaving him and the rest of the family isolated.

More importantly, he hadn’t anticipated that Calliope would use the press conference to establish her leverage over them.

“Any more questions? Feel free to ask,” Calliope encouraged, her demeanor friendly and approachable, exuding warmth and unique charm.

The reporters eagerly continued their inquiries. Calliope handled each question with ease; she was eloquent, and it wasn’t long before they were all won over and charmed by her, steering clear of any troublesome topics.