Chapter 882

If Cathryn took over the company, it was anyone’s guess what kind of chaos would ensue. “Um, I have something to say,” one of the minor shareholders spoke up. “I don’t care who is in charge, as long as I can make money and get my annual dividends. So, I’m staying neutral.”

Another minor shareholder chimed in, “I’m neutral too.”

“Me too. Sorry, Anton.”

Several shareholders who had previously agreed to side with Anton began to back down.

Just then, Marion broke his silence. “By the way, your old buddy Ted has just been removed from the company. If any of you want to end up like him, feel free to step forward.”

Anton was shocked. “What? Ted is one of our major shareholders. What gives you the right to fire him?”

Marion replied coolly, “Because I own 60% of the shares, which gives me absolute authority in this company. If any of you want to leave, just say the word. I have plenty of money to buy back your shares and plenty of ways to make you sell them. A lot of people out there would love to get their hands on these shares.”

Everything he said was the truth. Those who had been clamoring for his resignation just moments ago now didn’t dare make a sound. Those punished shareholders started to beg for forgiveness, one after another.

“Mr. Houston, I was wrong. My family depends on these shares for our livelihood. It was all Anton and Ted’s idea. I had nothing to do with it.”

“Mr. Houston, I made a mistake. It won’t happen again, I promise.”

Everyone in the room knew Marion was a tough character. They had just been too conceited to forget how ruthless Marion was when purging the Bernard family.

“Is there anyone else who wants to leave? You have three seconds to decide,” Marion said, ready to countdown.

Their psychological defenses crumbled under the pressure, and those shareholders quickly left Anton and Cathryn’s side. Soon, the two were the only ones standing opposite Marion.

Cathryn couldn’t believe that these people, who had previously encouraged her to stand up, turned back on her so quickly.

Equally furious, Anton pointed at them. “You, all of you…”

Those shareholders were eager to justify themselves. One of them said, “Anton, don’t blame us. It’s just unwise to go against Mr. Houston. You should come over too.”

Another echoed, “That’s right. I warned you before, but you didn’t listen.”

“You all have no integrity, but I do! Whoever wants the stocks can have them!” Anton snapped, leading Cathryn to leave the conference room.

Marion raised an eyebrow but made no gesture to stop them. He simply took Debra’s hand and headed out.

Before leaving, he instructed his bodyguards, “Take them to the hospital.”

“Yes, sir.” The bodyguard went to those injured shareholders, but they were too scared to trouble Marion’s people.

Outside the building, Marion popped a piece of candy into his mouth.

Debra broke the silence. “I could feel how angry you were just now.”

Marion hummed, “I barely held back.”

If she hadn’t been there, he might have lost control and gone on a rampage.