Loving A STRANGER Chapter 226
Advertisement
One of the more level headed shareholders looked around the table and said, "Let's not all lose our heads now. We are going through a rough spot now. Nothing more. Our captain is not well, but he will recover and take back his rightful place at the table. When that happens, we can send this little puppy back from whence she came. Once we talk to Laurence, I am sure that we can collectively convince him to keep Khloe out of our business. After all, he is a reasonable man, and he knows how to make this business get back on track,"
The man looked at Kylie and said, "Where are we at, at this very moment?"
Kylie smiled and said, "The opening price of Garcia Entertainment today is one dollar and ten cents per share in the stock market. It was gradually decreasing its value. It is lower than it has been in the past twelve months, but let's not forget that it has dropped down to thirty-eight cents in previous years – but we came back in a big way! If the trend continues to fall and you decide to sell in two months, you will definitely lose money. If you stay on board for the long haul, though, I do believe that we will recover again – in a big way! We still have enough time to cope up everything,"
Hearing this, Khloe was stunned. She had no idea that Kylie was so knowledgeable. She leaned back and whispered in Duncan's ear: 'What do you think?"
Duncan whispered back: "She knows her shit. Her advice sounds good. I don't think any of this will finish in your favor… You should think another way to defeat her,"
Khloe frowned and said, "Even if my plans are foiled if the old man gets better and the company springs back, there is still the chance that I can win her over to my way of thinking…"
Advertisement
Khloe had no choice but to backpedal. She knew that if they took a vote against her today and came back unanimous, their desires would supersede those of her or her father. She looked at the shareholder's and said, "Kylie's intel is correct. There is a good chance that the company will spring back. In the meantime, before I make any big decisions, I will try to consult with as many of you as possible,"
"If you do wish to sell your stocks right now, though," Khloe continued, "I would like to offer to pay 10% higher than the market price. If you guys would analyze it better, this should show you how much I believe in the company. At the right time, Garcia Entertainment will definitely bring us more fortune,"
As soon as Khloe finished talking, one of the older shareholders stood up. He pointed at Khloe, and then at Kylie. He frowned and said, "I don't trust either of you. You are both kin to Laurence, and yet you both appear to be at odds with each other. Something seems fishy to me about that. It is almost as though the two of you were in cahoots with each other to gain full control of this company… This sounds ridiculous and gives us second thought to give up,"
One of the other shareholders looked at the sisters and said, "I suggest we all step into the next room and discuss this without the ladies,"
One by one, the shareholders nodded and slipped out of the room.
Once they were gone, one of Laurence's peons looked at Khloe and said, "Miss Flinch, since Laurence handed the company over to you, that means he trusts you. You should trust your instinct and do what you think is right. If you weren't capable, Laurence wouldn't have put this responsibility on you. Because Laurence trusted you, we do too. We believe that you could lead Garcia Entertainment to a new higher step."
Advertisement
Khloe looked at them for their kind words. She pretended to act knowledgeable, in fact, she was lacking knowledge on how to manage the company.
The shareholders returned, and, as soon as they were seated, one of them stood up and said, "We have spoken about this, and there is no doubt in our minds that when Laurence comes back to work, he will be proud of you again. That being said, I need money. My wife is ill. I plan to take her abroad to see a specialist, and that is very expensive. Furthermore, there a number of others who are tapped out for various other reasons."
"Although I hate to leave the company," he continued, "I feel that I must take you up on your offer."
Khloe smiled. Since Kylie had attained a large number of stocks, she knew that the only way to compete with Kylie properly would be to buy up as much as she could.
Kylie smiled sadly and said, "We will definitely be sad to see you go. This group has come to feel like a family to me. That being said, I recognize that you are in a time of need, and I am very happy that I am in a position to help you all out. My lawyer will draw up the papers by the end of the day and fax them to your lawyers. It has been good knowing you."
Once the business was completed, everybody began to leave until, finally, Khloe was alone with Kylie. She laughed at Kylie and said, "Your defeat is imminent. Why don't you jump ship while you are able? Today, I will extend the offer that I made to everyone else, to you. Let me know by the end of the day. At 5 PM, though, I will withdraw my offer. You should give up and save your face sister,"
Kylie chuckled and said, "The game has just begun to get interesting. Why would I quit? You know that I am much better than you. Let's find out who will win at the end. I won't give you any chance to defeat me, dear sister,"
Advertisement
- In Serial88 Chapters
A Journey in Darkness
A Journey in Darkness is the story of a human girl who finds herself displaced far, far away from home, in a new world filled with wonders to discover and perils to overcome in her very own way. Waking up in a cave in her pajamas will only be the start of her problems. Will she find a way out? Maybe. Will she get eaten while searching for it? Probably. Is she going to be quite unhappy with the menu offered? Absolutely. Hello! I’m Mr. White and this is my first story. I hope you will like it! In this tale you won’t find a powerful main character conquering the new evil world with only the power of his tortured soul. What you will find is a normal person growing and finding her way despite the hardships she encounters in a world that is not so black and white. I will be posting every Tuesday and Friday and I’ll try to keep as large a backlog as possible. English is not my first language so I hope you will inform me if you find any mistake in the chapters. Discord Royal Road Writathon challenge Winner! Photo by Alexander Jawfox on Unsplash
8 201 - In Serial73 Chapters
Path of Blood.
In my world, there are only idiots who know nothing of the true workings of the world. They only see what is shown to them, only accepting and not questioning anything. They brag about the strength given to them yet do not know how or where that power comes from. Sick of this competition for power that is unfair to all who participate, I’m tired of being given choices that seem fine to others but don’t make any sense to me. Others are blessed with supreme talent, others are born cripple; the world is unfair and that is a fact. But what if you could see? What if the world was open to you and only you? Would your life change forever? Would you become a King amongst men? OF COURSE NOT! For the heavens are fair and they shall maintain the balance of the realm, no matter what the case. Did I ask for the knowledge I was given? NO! Did I ask for the abilities I was given? NO! So then why make me different? Why turn me into a monster who sees all yet cannot participate in the competition for power that you have arranged? WHY HAVE THE HEAVENS FORSAKEN ME? From birth I saw everything, nothing could escape my sight. However, the heavens made me a cripple, they put me in the shadows and I can’t help but yearn for the light. Why am I still of the living then? Well, Why should I give the Heavens the satisfaction of seeing me give up? I will not submit to the heavens nor will I submit to the bastards that wish to use me. All I can do now is continue to rebel against everything. All I can do is continue to battle the Heavens in my heart. I shall carve out a new path for all those like me, a path that will go against the very constitution of this world. How will I do this? I do not know. But I will! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will upload a chapter a day on Royalroad (maybe more) however if you want more of the story at a quicker pace then go to fantasy-books.live. There are currently 110+ chapters of Path of Blood there. P.S - I started Path of Blood about a year ago so the first fifteen chapters have some problems character wise however I'm currently working with an editor to remedy these to make the story a better read. Anyway, these issues don't last long and since Pob is a story that rewards the patient, only those who've read till the latest will understand how good the story really is....I designed it to get better with every ark, surprises planned at every corner and the eventual ending of Pob will definitely not dissapoint, so stick around and give it a chance. :D
8 146 - In Serial34 Chapters
Cain's Daughter: Baptism of Fire
Cain Cathasaigh once stood against the gods in an attempt to recreate the world at the cost of his own life. Expecting he would not be able to return, he entrusted his daughter, Luna, to the care of his trusted aids Stella and Aileen. Cain's dying wish was for Luna to grow up in a world free of the discriminations he and his people faced. History, however, often repeats itself. Knowing nothing about her parents or the curses she inherited from them, Luna must survive in a new world where she is forced to maintain the secrecy of her family and their history in an attempt to live a normal life even as her father's past enemies seek her for vengeance. -------------------------------------- Illustrations by Hojun Lee. *Baptism of Fire is now finished, the sequel, "Sinner's Hunter", has finally been released after much delay.*
8 183 - In Serial17 Chapters
Dungeon World
So I’m a dungeon, I’m supposed to save the world somehow but first I need to be strong enough to protect myself. Time to level up!
8 125 - In Serial107 Chapters
Vlad The Impaler (VAMPIRE-ELF)
Count Dracula wakes up after 2000 years and the only thing he wants, desires and yearns for is to find her and make her his ;the woman he had been promised through years and years of prophecy. Yet this elf princess who captured his soul by just breathing comes with a lot of baggage in the form of curses and a destiny given mission to kill him. Erinna is the most powerful elf to have ever been born and stands by her duty. She doesn't care for fabled prophecies making her mate to the most evil tyrant to ever walk the earth which does not make sense in itself since a union between a vampire and elf will result in a curse that would wipe out both races. The only prophecy she believed was the one that said she'd kill him.What are these two going to do especially when Dracula hungers and yearns for Erinna with a desire bordering on insanity? Will she be able to fight the uncontrollable attraction and bond she has with him and not succumb to her darkest desires?I obviously suck at summaries. Just read the book.Beta Reader @LightningThiefGirl
8 256 - In Serial200 Chapters
#1 in Demon Lord - 8/9/2020, #1 in Battle Academy - 8/11/2020, #1 in Adapted to Anime - 8/11/2020, #1 in BodyTempering - 8/22/2020 | The Great Yan Empire exists in a world where respect can only be earned through strength. Within this Great Yan Empire, the four great clans have always stood above the rest. Among them, a particular incident in the Lin Clan resulted in the banishment of a certain individual who went on to start his own family, in hopes of one day being recognized again by the Lin Clan, and rejoining them...Hailing from a banished family of the Great Lin Clan, when Lin Dong was very young, he watched, powerless, as his talented father was easily crushed and crippled by the overwhelming genius of the great Lin Clan, Lin Langtian.With a despairing father, a heartbroken grandfather, and a suffering family, ever since that fateful day, Lin Dong has been driven by a deep purpose; to take revenge on the man who had taken everything and more from his family.Armed with nothing but willpower and determination, join Lin Dong as he unknowingly discovers a destiny greater than he could ever hope to imagine when he stumbles upon a mysterious stone talisman...This is NOT MY STORY All credits belong to the author and translator FOR OFFLINE PURPOSES ONLYAuthor(s): Heavenly Silkworm Potato, Tian Can Tu Dou, 天蠶土豆Website: Readnovelfull.comAssociated Names: Earth-Shattering Martial Arts, Martial Movement Upheaval, Martial Universe, Vũ Động Càn Khôn, WDQK, 武動乾坤Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, XuanhuanRelated Series:Battle Through the Heavens (Shared Universe)The Great Ruler (Shared Universe)Battle Through the Heavens Prequel - The Legend of Yao Lao (Shared Universe)Dragon Prince Yuan (Shared Universe)
8 139

