Broken Bonds of Betrayal

Chapter 1

"Go and bring us our foot-washing water!"

Emily Walker sat on the couch, directing her best friend Sophia Brown, her voice full of command. Her features were delicate, with a hint of disgust, and her eyes were full of disdain and contempt for Michael Lee.

"What are you waiting for? Don't you have ears!"

Seeing Michael's embarrassed face, Emily snorted coldly. "What are you looking at? You don't want next month's living expenses!" Ever since Michael's brother died in a car accident, Emily had taken the family's finances into her own hands, even her father's pension and her brother's paycheck. Even the two million dollars in insurance money that her brother had received before his accident, Emily had accepted without question, and even though the beneficiaries were in her and Michael's names, Emily claimed to be holding Michael's share in trust for him.

Michael was left with mixed feelings. Was it because of this money that his sister-in-law did not throw him out?

He had never seen his mother since he was a child, and he and his brother had been raised by their father, so it was only natural for him to think of Emily as his mother, and he had no idea that he would be treated this way. He had no choice but to go to the restroom to pour foot washing water and respectfully send it to Emily and her girlfriends.

The two women easily put their pink and white feet into the basin.

"Emily, you're amazing, you've trained your brother-in-law like a dog. If only I had your skill."

Sophia praised unapologetically, giving a thumbs up.

Emily's face showed a smug look. Hearing this, Michael's cheeks reddened to the roots of his ears, and his heart was filled with an overwhelming sense of humiliation. When his brother was still alive, Emily would not be so mean to him, and the two of them would still talk and laugh. But since the compensation money came in, she was like a different person.

Not only did she yell at him, she even refused to pay for her father's hospital bills. In order to borrow money for his father's treatment, he had no choice but to play the role of a valet.

Suppressing the surge of anger, Michael clenched his fists, said in a trembling voice: "Sister-in-law ...... sister-in-law, I would like to discuss a matter ...... with you."

"What is it? Talking about money is free of honor!"

Emily glanced, the smile on the face instantly disappeared, replaced by a frosty cold: "You think I do not know your little plan? You're here to borrow money for medical bills, aren't you? I'm warning you, Michael, although your brother's compensation is written in our names, I've already told you that it's in my custody, so don't get any ideas."

"Sister-in-law, please ...... he is also your father ah, no money for surgery will die."

Michael felt a tightening in his heart, pleaded, "As long as 200,000, Dad can live. You can not see death to save ah ......"

"Hmph, it's none of my business."

Emily sneered, "Don't forget that when I married your brother, I didn't get a penny for the bride price. You still expect me to help that old man, dream on! If you're sick, you should die. Who wants to live to drag others down? You, don't think you can soften my heart by begging me like a dog. Look in the mirror and see what you are. Look in the mirror and see what you are. Cocksucker, get out of here and save yourself the trouble of looking at me."

Her tone was incredibly mean, not caring about the presence of other people next to her, mercilessly scolding Michael to the bone.

Michael's anger surged through his heart, his teeth gritted, his fists white. He wanted so badly to throw a punch at Emily's beautiful face, but reason told him not to. His father was still in the hospital, someone had to take care of him, and if he took any chances, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Ringing ......"

Just then, Michael's cell phone rang. His heart's anger slightly reduced some, long breath, out of the house to pick up the phone.

It was his girlfriend, Chloe Parker, asking him to meet her in front of the office. realizing that he couldn't stay with Emily any longer and that a confrontation was inevitable, Michael caught a battery-operated car and headed straight to her office.

Half an hour later, he arrives in front of the Horizon Group building where Chloe works.

When he gets out of the car, he is stunned by the sight of Chloe in a white dress, leaning against a BMW X5, next to a middle-aged man who looks like he's approaching 40, with his arm around her waist, talking and laughing.

This scene made the suppressed emotions instantly exploded, Michael rushed to Chloe in front of, pointing at the middle-aged man, questioned: "Chloe, what is the meaning of this?"

Seeing his sudden appearance, Chloe did not look embarrassed, coldly said: "Michael, I called you here, just to tell you, we are over. This is my new boyfriend John Smith."

"No way, you ...... how could you do this to me?"

Michael's mind went blank, his mouth was dumbfounded and his lips trembled. He and Chloe had been dating for two years, and things had been going well, so how could he suddenly change his mind?

"Kid, you really do not have any self-awareness."

John sneered, "I asked Chloe to ask you out. You're just a loser with nothing to lose, how can you take a girl like Chloe? What can you give her? A car, a house? I'm afraid the only thing you can give her is unhappiness. To Chloe, you're worthless and a burden. I hear your father's sick in the hospital and can't even pay his bills. If I were you, I'd rather die. Be a good boy, or you'll suffer."

"You're a fucking ......."

Michael was burning with rage, his emotions were out of control, and he wanted to pinch his nails into his fists. In the end, he suppressed his anger, and gradually loosened his fist.

However, John suddenly attacked, flying up and kicking Michael in the stomach, knocking him to the ground. "I want to give you face, dare to scold me, really die!"

"John, forget it."

Chloe saw this and shook her head, "With this kind of no-good loser, what's there to worry about." Finished, she looked at Michael, eyes all cold, said in a harsh voice: "John is right, with you I can not get anything, will only be unhappy every day. You can't give me the happiness I want, you're just a worthless loser! I can't stand your cheap gifts, and I can't stand your cheap love! If you touch John, I'll make you regret it."

Michael sat down on the floor, his eyes full of despair. These words were like sharp knives, cutting his heart in every inch, and the pain was excruciating. At this moment, he felt the loneliness of being abandoned by the world, like a complete failure.

"Kid, don't lie on the ground and play dead! Get the hell out of here! You're an eyesore! What a motherless bastard ......"

John pointed at Michael lying on the ground, cursing, the words did not fall, suddenly a Rolls Royce sped up, Zi sound parked next to the BMW.

Immediately after a tall, capable middle-aged woman walked out of the car. Her features were flawless, her face was expressionless, giving off an inviolable sense of sanctity, and her body exuded a mature and cold temperament, just like a queen who was not angry.

The appearance of the woman caught John's attention and froze him for a moment. Recognizing her identity, he was shocked, "The richest man in Yudu, Sarah JohnsonJohnson Dong ......You ......What brings you here?"

But Sarah didn't even look at John, and walked straight to Michael.

But the next moment, John's face immediately frozen. Sarah walked to Michael in front, crouched down, the beautiful face flashed a trace of heartache and doting, reached out to touch Michael's face, said softly: "Son ...... mom came late! ......"

Chapter 2

“Sarah… Sarah, are you mistaken?” John Smith exclaimed, disbelief etched on his face.

The richest person in Yu Du, Sophia Brown, actually called a nobody her son?! If he hadn’t heard it with his own ears, he'd never believe it!

Not just John, but even Michael Lee, who was being cradled by Sophia, stood there dumbfounded, utterly at a loss. He had grown up alongside his brother and father, and not once had he heard anything about his mother. Every time he asked about her, his father would wear a pained expression and dodge the question. Over time, the term ‘mother’ became an incredibly mysterious and significant concept in his mind.

When Emily Walker entered their lives, he had once thought of her as his mother’s replacement, only to discover that reality was far more brutal than he had imagined. Now, hearing a stranger call him ‘son’ left Michael’s head in a spiral of confusion.

“Tell me your name!” Sophia commanded, turning to John with a cold glare.

“Ms. Brown… I’m the General Manager of Integrity Group. Your company is my client; surely, you remember our dinner together?” John said, his face instantly lighting up with obsequiousness as he released Chloe Parker and hurried to Sophia’s side. “You must have gotten it wrong. This is Michael Lee, a total loser whose girlfriend just dumped him. How could he possibly be your son? Just ask Chloe; she’s the one who left him!”

Upon hearing this, Sophia’s brows furrowed slightly as she cast a sharp glance at Chloe. “John Smith, how dare you! You even have the audacity to steal from my son and still seek my favor. You truly are shameless.”

With that, she turned to her assistant with an irrefutable command, “Lily, conduct a thorough investigation into Integrity Group. I want them bankrupt in half an hour. In Yu Du, no one bullies Sophia Brown's son!”

In her family, there was no one who dared to defy her. Seeing Michael humiliated ignited a fierce anger within Sophia.

“Understood, Madam Chairman,” Lily replied without hesitation.

Only then did Michael take notice of her. Lily was tall, dressed in a chic cream-colored business suit. Her stunning features exuded a chilling aura. Despite standing beside Sophia, her presence was captivating and distinct, both beautiful and formidable.

As John watched Lily move to make a call, his ingratiating smile vanished, and his complexion paled. He never expected that his well-meaning warning would lead to such dire consequences. Could it be that Michael really was the son of the affluent Sophia?

Suddenly, John’s hands went cold, and beads of sweat dripped down his back. If Sophia unleashed her power, his company would be obliterated in minutes. Having crossed someone like her would condemn him to a life worse than death.

Desperation tinged his voice as he pleaded, “Ms. Brown, I had no idea he was your son. I was blind, I swear! Please spare me this once… It’s all that woman’s fault! She dumped Michael; it has nothing to do with me!”


In a cruel dismissal, Sophia retorted, “Get that trash out of Yu Du! I never want to see her again!”

Lily responded immediately with a call, and a discreetly parked Land Rover soon appeared. Several muscular guards swiftly grabbed John and the stunned Chloe and ushered them into the vehicle, disappearing without a trace.

In that moment, Michael finally regained his composure, watching as the two people who had treated him so contemptuously now resembled lost souls before Sophia. A surreal feeling washed over him.

“Son, let’s get in the car. I have so much to tell you…” Sophia gently helped Michael into the back of her Rolls-Royce.

“Ma’am… you must be mistaken. My name is Michael Lee, not your son,” Michael stammered, tension radiating through his body as he faced Sophia so closely.

Whether it was her well-preserved beauty or her natural elegance, Sophia appeared youthful and commanding, reminiscent of a decisive older sister rather than a mother.

“Oh silly boy, your father’s name is Liam Brooks, and you have an older brother named—what was it again?—oh yes, Spencer Moore… You were born on the twenty-eighth of the twelfth lunar month…” Sophia’s eyes sparkled as she held Michael's hand tenderly. “I am your mother, and there’s no need for doubt. I should have come to bring you and your brother years ago, but… there were circumstances I couldn’t explain. Now I can finally see you, but your brother has passed. My dear Michael, I have already lost one son; I will never allow you to suffer again.”

As she spoke, she suddenly embraced Michael tightly. Feeling the warmth and familiar scent envelop him, his heart raced, confusion spiraling within. This woman not only spoke accurately about his life but claimed to be his mother—and she was the wealthiest person in Yu Du. The situation was beyond belief!

In truth, he had never experienced a mother’s presence, nor had he any understanding of the sentiment the term evoked. But now was not the time for such thoughts; his father lay in the hospital, waiting for money to undergo surgery, while Emily was there doing nothing…

Gathering his courage, he spoke up, “If you truly are my mother… could I possibly borrow some money? Just twenty thousand would be enough…”

At his words, Sophia released him slightly and silently opened her bag, pulling out a bank card. She handed it to Michael and explained, “I know about your father’s situation. However, I’ve made a promise to someone, and it’s not the right time to meet. This card has one million on it, and the password is your birthday. Use it for your father’s treatment. But you… will you come with me? I run a large media company here, Gemini Media Enterprises, and I want you to manage it. I’ll even assign Lily to help you. She’s far more capable than Chloe, and if you’re willing, I can even arrange for your relationship to develop further… The company will be yours.”

Michael stood there, stunned. This was a scene he had never dared to dream of, even in his wildest thoughts. He had heard of Gemini Media Enterprises before, and he knew it was backed by Horizon Group, one of the leading corporations in the country. The fact that this woman, claiming to be his mother, wanted to hand everything over to him was simply unreal.
Seeing Michael in shock, Sophia assumed he was overwhelmed with emotion and softened her expression. “You don’t have to feel pressured, and there’s no need to worry about messing it up. The company is a place to learn—it’s all for your growth.”

Hearing her gentle voice finally snapped Michael back to reality, yet he couldn't bring himself to accept. Trembling, he took the card containing one million and replied, “I… I’m sorry, but with my dad still ill, I can’t go anywhere.”

His overwhelming concern for his father overshadowed the temptation Sophia's offer presented. Even though her words were highly enticing, he still couldn’t trust the situation entirely.

“I promise I will pay you back…” He added, shaking his head, refusing to take her offer. Then, under Sophia’s surprised gaze, he abruptly opened the car door and fled, sprinting away.

Watching him escape in a flurry, Sophia's beautiful eyes filled with sorrow and helplessness. She understood—two decades had passed without seeing one another. This sudden reunion would be difficult for anyone.

This situation could only be resolved slowly. Receiving the money was good news; after waiting for twenty years, could she still be bothered by this standoff?

…

Michael ran breathlessly to a nearby bank, inserted the card into the machine, and entered his birthday. Staring at the one million balance, he stood in shock for two minutes before reality registered.

Sophia hadn’t lied to him. This money was more than enough for his father’s treatment. Gratitude surged within him as he took a cab straight to the hospital.

“I’ve settled the surgery and medical fees!” At the payment window, Michael paid twenty-five thousand in one go, finally feeling a sense of relief wash over him.

Just as he collected the receipt and prepared to schedule the surgery with the doctor, his phone rang.

It was Emily Walker calling.

As soon as he answered, her furious voice blasted through, “Michael, you loser! Where the hell have you been? Get back here and do your chores! Do you want me to kick you out?”

Chapter 3

Seeing Emily Walker's anger, Michael Lee didn't want to bother with her and hung up the phone. After thinking for a while, he simply turned off his cell phone and walked into his father's hospital room. "Dad, the problem of the operation cost has been solved, you get well..." Michael sat down in front of the bed, said with a joyful tone.

"Did Emily help? Be sure to thank her when you get back." A trace of relief appeared on Lee Yuan's tired face, he lamented, "She had a bad fate, not long after she married into our family, your brother left. Alas, it is my Lee family that owes her."

Seeing that his father misunderstood his own meaning, Michael wanted to explain, but he finally swallowed his words. The doctor had said that his father's heart could not handle the emotional turmoil, and he was afraid that if he knew about Emily's behavior, he would faint on the spot. He didn't even dare mention that Chloe considered him her son.

"Got it, Dad, you get some rest." Michael gently patted his father's hand, offering comfort. Watching his father fall into a deep sleep, he didn't return home for the night, so he stood guard at the hospital ......

The next morning, after feeding his father's thin rice, Michael took a taxi home to take a shower and change clothes. "Where the hell have you been?" As soon as she entered the door, Emily asked in a stern voice: "How dare you hang up my phone, but also shut down the phone?Michael, you're getting more and more courageous! Do you want me to die of anger? I'm telling you, I won't get a penny of next month's allowance!"

Michael glanced at her, not bothering to respond, and went straight into the bathroom to take a shower and change into new clothes. He had quit his job to stay home and take care of his father for the past few months, and relied on Emily for his income, but now he didn't need it anymore, so he let her say what she wanted.

"You ......" Emily saw him ignore his own, angry teeth, scolded: "really an uneducated waste. Hurry up, I'm waiting for you to send me to the audition!"

"Where to?" Michael asked as he dried his hair and walked out of the bathroom.

"I've been spotted by the executives at Gemini Media, they want to sign me as an actress ...... Why are you asking so much?" Emily responded proudly.

She was originally a model, and only quit the industry after marrying Michael's brother. Now that she could return to acting, this was an opportunity she had only dreamed of. Hearing this, Michael's eyes flashed with a strange look... Gemini Media... why does this name sound so familiar? Right, isn't it the company of Chloe who said yesterday that her mother is the richest woman in the world? He also said that he wanted to hand over the management to him. How in heaven's name can there be such a coincidence ......

Michael originally wanted to refuse Emily's request, but on second thought, he took the car keys and nodded in agreement. On the way, Emily excitedly kept telling Michael about a dinner with a male executive from Gemini Media a few days earlier where he had been admiring her.

"My brother just died and she's already out there, she's such a social butterfly, what a bitch!" Michael's heart burned with anger and cursed, but he realized that after all, his brother was dead, Emily had her freedom, and he didn't want his father to find out that he'd broken up with her after he recovered from his illness.

Half an hour later, they finally arrived at the Gemini Media building. At the door, a middle-aged man with a Mediterranean haircut was waiting with a fake smile on his face. When he saw Emily getting out of the car, he immediately went up to her and greeted her warmly: "Beautiful Emily, finally, come in and have a chat."

He naturally wrapped his arms around Emily's waist, and Emily stiffened, her face changed slightly, but she didn't push him away, letting him walk towards the building with her arms around her.

"What are you doing? Show some respect to my sister-in-law!" At this time, Michael just got off the car, saw this scene, the anger in his heart can no longer hold down, cold voice reminded.

"Is this kid your brother-in-law?" The Mediterranean man heard, stopped walking, sizing up Michael, his face full of teasing.

Emily's eyes suddenly turned cold, reprimanding, "Michael! Who told you to mind your own business! This is Gemini's Chief Davis, apologize to him immediately!"

She was able to obtain such an audition opportunity from Gemini Media thanks to Andrew's care. Otherwise, in a small town like this, she wouldn't have had the chance to be noticed.

Michael, on the other hand, seemed to have no scruples, and dared to reprimand Andrew, which was really stupid to the extreme. "Why am I apologizing!" In the face of Emily's shamelessness, Michael's anger could no longer be suppressed, angrily saying, "How long has it been since my brother passed away, but you are actually spending your time outside, and even being hugged so tightly in a public place. Even if you don't want to be ashamed, our Lee family still needs to do something decent! Let me apologize should be this Mediterranean ......"

Snap! Before the words fell, Emily had already rushed to him, gave him a hard slap, and angrily drank, "You shut up, punk!"

"You kid, you've eaten for nothing for so many years, you don't have any eyesight." Andrew looked at this scene, caricatured smile, "What is this place, offended me, you Yu Yu can not stand. For Emily's sake, call me master, I'll let you go."

Michael ignored the red marks on his face, tightly clenched his fists, his fingernails almost pierced through the skin, his heart was like a knife twisting like pain, humiliation and anger intertwined together, hated to punch Emily's beautiful face broken ......

Meanwhile, on the eighth floor, Jennifer, the chairman's secretary, received a phone call. "Little Jennifer, I'll send you the information of a man named Michael, help me to find him to be the president of Gemini."

An unquestionable voice came from the other end of the phone, Jennifer's pupils were slightly dilated, her face was shocked. The caller was Su Dong's direct manager and her right-hand woman, Lily, who was not only a director of the company, but more importantly, her words represented Su Dong's opinion. But why was she suddenly asked to find a nobody to be the president?

"You don't need to think much, and you don't need to know my relationship with him, just get things done." Lily seemed to see Jennifer's doubts, then said, "If he enters the company, he will definitely be suppressed by those senior executives. Whoever dares to bully him will be fired! If you handle it well, I will come here personally."

"Yes!" Jennifer hurriedly agreed. She knew Lily's character too well, she would do what she said, without any procrastination. In the past few years, she was able to follow SuSarah to break out from the complicated situation and become the spokesperson of the most powerful people in Yudu. She knew that the relationship between Michael and Lily must be extraordinary, and she could not be careless.

Soon, Jennifer received a message and photo from Michael, and realized that he was in the city's People's Hospital, and immediately prepared to go downstairs to personally invite him to the company .......

Chapter 4

Downstairs in the building.

Michael Lee was grimacing and gritting his teeth. His clenched fists were pale and bloodless, but after a few moments he finally loosened them. His only remaining sense of reason reminded him not to fall for Andrew Davis' tricks. He knew he couldn't do it, and he didn't trust his father to be on his side.

"You're a piece of shit in my book, you no-good kid." Andrew's tone was full of disdain.

"Andrew, come on, there's no need to get mad at him." Emily Walker saw the situation, and made a whiny voice to round up the situation. She wasn't worried about Michael, she just didn't want to push him to the brink, because that would be bad for her.

"Hey, hey, if you've said it like that, what else can I do." Andrew smiled a sly grin, and patted Emily's back with his hand.

Then, he cast a provocative gaze, full of ill will and said, "Take this useless guy, and open your eyes with me."

Andrew's heart was never that broad, after all, in front of Emily, in front of the company, he naturally would not go too far, after all, he was the vice president of Gemini Media. He let Michael follow him in, purely because he wanted to show off in front of Emily, to emphasize his status.

Michael realized that Andrew had no intention of letting himself off the hook, but he couldn't let his sister-in-law go in alone. Otherwise, it was hard to guarantee that something nasty wouldn't happen. Thinking about this, he immediately lowered his head and followed.

After Andrew brought the two into the company, he directly took the elevator to the sixth floor. When he arrived at the office, he intentionally looked at Michael, but his hands were roaming around Emily's body, his movements were reckless to the extreme, which was simply demonstrating.

"Andrew......", Emily's expression was embarrassed, her voice became mushy.

"What else do you want!" Michael saw Andrew harassing her again, his anger was burning, and he said angrily.

The lecherous smile on Andrew's face stagnated, and his expression sank. He didn't pay attention to Michael immediately, but patted Emily's shoulder with a sneer, "Go to the next room, someone will sign a contract with you."

"Thank you Andrew," Emily was ecstatic, not caring that Michael was still angry, she left straight away.

When she was gone, Andrew smirked and snarled at Michael, "Kid, I never gave you a second thought. You're the kind of asshole that wouldn't even be allowed in Gemini's front door without me. The only reason I'm letting you in is to show you the difference between you and me! I sit in this office, I can do whatever I want, Emily is just a prey to me, and you're just a dog to her. Who are you to lecture me?"

"Asshole, you ......", Michael was enraged, a few words will completely ignite him.

Seeing him like this, Andrew face a sick smile, more and more rampant: "To tell you the truth, as long as signed our company's female artists, there is no one I have not been on. And they have never taken the initiative to climb into my bed, looks like you want to beat me? Unfortunately, I can put you in jail if you lift a finger! This is the difference in strength, I can humiliate you, and you can only endure."

Andrew intentionally raised his voice, enough for Emily, who was signing the contract in the next room, to hear. However, as he expected, Emily did not move. She would never dare to offend herself for the sake of a trashy brother-in-law.

Andrew's smugness became more and more obvious, even though he was the vice president of Gemini, he usually had to be careful and afraid of offending the leader. He longed to release this depression, and these contracted artists were the best way for him to do so. As for Michael, to him, he was just a clown, and it was the best way to make fun of him.

Michael's eyes were on fire, he didn't realize Andrew had gone this far. The last shred of sanity in his head was about to be consumed by anger, his fists were clenched, ready to explode at any moment.

At this moment, the door of the vice president's office was heavily pushed open. Andrew subconsciously looked at, his face suddenly tightened, and then revealed a face full of fawning: "Yo, Jennifer Clark ...... what winds have brought you to my place? If there is something you notify me, I will go upstairs to pay you a visit!"

Outside the door, is standing chairman of the secretary Jennifer, she did not have the meaning of pleasantries with Andrew, pretty face cold, walked to him, raised his hand is two slaps.

"Pah-pah!" The clear sound is like a bamboo board exploding, instantly slapped Andrew confused. He covered his face, shocked and asked, "Jennifer, why are you ...... hitting me?"

"Hitting you is light! You dared to humiliate our president, I saw everything you did on the monitor!" Jennifer scolded in a cold voice. "Using a contract, subterfuge an artist, I can send you to jail for that! Andrew, I am now officially informing you that you are fired from the company! Get your paycheck from the treasury and get out of Gemini Mansion!"

"Chief ...... president? Injustice ah Jennifer, how dare I offend the president, again give me a few guts also can not ......" Hearing this, Andrew face changed greatly, hurried to defend.

Words have not finished, Jennifer directly interrupted: "Give you three seconds, immediately roll, or I will send you to jail!"

Said she no longer pay attention to Andrew, turned around and walked to the face of a stunned Michael in front of, respectfully said: "Michael Lee, in order to find you I checked the surveillance, came a step late."

Only then did Michael react. Yesterday, Su Xiaoran's arrangement for him to manage Gemini, seemed to be the real thing. His heart was in seven places, "I ...... I will definitely come often."

Just after finishing, Emily entered the door, saw more Jennifer in the office but no Andrew, couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Michael, where is Andrew?"

"He was fired by Jennifer." Michael answered truthfully.

"You're a loser, talking nonsense all day long, he's the vice president of Gemini, who dares to fire him!" Emily revealed a face full of disdain, scolded in a harsh voice. "I'm also going to invite him to dinner, counting on his promotion in the future. Hurry up and find him for me, you useless trash. If you delay my business, believe it or not, I'll let you get out of the house and sleep on the street with your short-lived father!"

In front of Jennifer, Emily's attitude was like reprimanding a dog she owned.

Chapter 5

Jennifer Clark, standing on the sidelines, cringes as she listens.

To humiliate the new president in front of her. I'm afraid this woman is blind.

Just as she was about to open her mouth to reprimand, she heard Michael Lee say, "Why don't you call him yourself and ask him where he went?"

Emily Walker heard this, and took out her cell phone and dialed Andrew Davis's number, but was immediately hung up. He was immediately hung up on and blacklisted.

She had a bad feeling in her heart, and she didn't have time to bother Michael Lee, she asked for the car keys and left the office with a stern look on her face.

"Mr. Lee, who is she?" Until then, Jennifer Clark asked softly.

"Is my sister-in-law ......," Michael Lee sighed.

Jennifer Clark suddenly realized, no wonder the words so unpleasant, Michael Lee did not get angry. It turns out to be a family member. In that case, she could not interfere without authorization. Only to seek Michael Lee's opinion: "Then ...... how do you plan to deal with her?"

Michael Lee was stunned by the question, thought for a moment and said, "Arrange it normally." He is not not angry Emily Walker, but one is after all sister-in-law, big brother passed away had repeatedly instructed him to take care of her; Secondly, Michael Lee is not a narrow-minded person, not to the back of her small shoes to wear.

Hearing this, Jennifer Clark rose a wave of admiration. The chairman's favorite person is indeed not bad, and this kind of mindset is what most of his peers don't have. It seems that we need to familiarize him with the company's personnel as soon as possible.

At that moment, she said, "Mr. Andrew, you are new to the company, you are not familiar with the personnel, I will immediately arrange a meeting for you, so that you can get acquainted."

"Count ...... forget it ......," Michael Lee heart can not help but hair timid, want to push back. But Jennifer Clark as if she did not hear, picked up the phone to send a notification, and then smiled sweetly at him: "Arrangements have been made, ten minutes later the entire company executives will be there, listen to your guidance."

Seeing that he had no room for refusal, Michael Lee could only nod his head in agreement. After all, just now is Jennifer Clark helped him out of a bad breath, plus up to now he can not figure out that Lily Johnson in the end is what people, can only take a step to see a step.

Next, Jennifer Clark took Michael Lee to the president's office and brought him a suit to change into. Looking at the new Michael Lee, Jennifer Clark held her arms and marveled.

It must be said, although Michael Lee looks a bit rustic, but he is very handsome. In a suit, he looked like a smart and handsome businessman, but he was a little less elegant. He was a little weak, but that could be cultivated.

Soon, Jennifer Clark brought Michael Lee to the conference room. By now, a dozen or so executives had arrived in the conference room, and all of them looked at Michael Lee in disbelief, wondering what Jennifer Clark was up to.

"Everyone, on behalf of the chairman of the board of directors, I notify all the directors to come to the meeting today, is to introduce you to the company's new president, Mr. Michael Lee." Jennifer Clark led Michael Lee to the main seat, let him sit down, and then spoke ably.

At those words, the crowd instantly clamored.

"Secretary Jennifer, the president's position has always been held by director Lily Johnson herself, how can it be changed just like that, without any news?"

"That's right, we directors, even if we don't have the right to recognize the president, at least we have the right to know."

"Is this Director Lily's idea, or Director Sarah's idea, Director Sarah has never been a nepotist, does she know about this Michael Lee thing?"

Several directors' faces changed rapidly, expressing their opinions.

"Hmph, a nobody, directly parachuted into our Gemini Media Enterprises as the president, what are you?" At this moment, a young man with shiny hair, crazy look and hostile eyebrows spoke out, "If Director Lily doesn't want to be the president, let me take over! Who will be responsible if we let such a nobody manage the company?"

"Ethan Miller is right, the president is responsible for the interests of the whole company, it's not that we don't trust Director Lily's vision, but we have to look out for our own interests."

"I also support Ethan, he has been in the company for nearly five years, both his ability and performance are obvious to all, it should be him, not an outsider."

"For such an important position, ability must be prioritized, never based on relationships!"

Ethan's words were immediately recognized by many directors. These people are usually on good terms with Ethan, and have formed a group. Understanding that no egg is left intact, they immediately took a stand against Ethan.

Michael Lee's face turned red, his heart was like an ant on fire, he wanted to speak out but didn't dare to. These big names in front of him, is he previously did not even dare to think of the existence of, now by their target ridicule, Michael Lee actually began to soften. Especially the look in Ethan's eyes, the murderous spirit, made his scalp numb.

Even Jennifer Clark couldn't help but turn pale. She's just a secretary, she's fine with ordinary executives, but she has no right to act against the directors. She couldn't help but feel worried, wondering how she could calm down these agitated directors.

"Shut up!" Right at this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and a voice as clear as a silver bell rang out. Immediately after, a young woman with a tall figure wearing a beige and white OL suit walked in. Her face was absolutely beautiful, but she did not have any expression. Temperament cold and mysterious, more stimulate the man's heart of possessiveness and desire to explore.

Seeing her arrival, the dissatisfied directors instantly stopped talking, and their eyes were directed towards her.

"Director Lily, what brings you here?" Ethan immediately got up with a smile on his face to welcome her.

Although Lily Johnson was only a director of the company, her position in the company was extremely special. Behind her is the chairman of the board, Sarah Johnson! Moreover, Lily Johnson is the goddess in his heart, no one in the company knows that he is pursuing Lily Johnson, but she has never shown any false color to him.

"If I don't come, are you guys going to turn against me?" Lily Johnson did not even look at Ethan, walked straight to Michael Lee's side, said in a cold voice: "How do I arrange still need your consent, Gemini Media Enterprises is only a Horizon Group under the industry, who is the president of you have the right to comment? Who is the president of Gemini Media Enterprises? From now on, Michael Lee will be the president of Gemini Media Enterprises, and anyone who dares to go against him will be going against me. Ethan, I warn you, keep your little thoughts to yourself, and if I find out that you've been setting Michael Lee up, I'll make you pay a price that you can't afford to pay. "

These words, said forcefully, in the crowd were dumbfounded. Ethan is even pale, forehead oozing cold sweat, the eyes of fear. The elderly present all know, Lily Johnson is not an ordinary person. She is not only Sarah Johnson's right-hand man, but also her own daughter! Ten years ago when Lily Johnson first appeared, Sarah Johnson publicly announced that she had taken Lily Johnson as her adopted daughter, treating her as her own.

Now that she is clearly in favor of Michael Lee, whoever dares to say anything more will be in stark opposition to Lily Johnson. And to oppose Lily Johnson is to oppose Sarah Johnson! Anyone who dares to do so is a dead man!

"Since everyone has no opinion, let's start the meeting!" Seeing that everyone was subdued by herself, Lily Johnson revealed a hint of satisfaction, and said to Michael Lee: "Michael, President, I will let them introduce themselves one by one next."

After that, she stared straight at Michael Lee, although she had met him once before, but this time Sarah Johnson was not there, it was as if she wanted to see through him completely.

Lily Johnson had always known that her adoptive mother had two sons, but for various reasons, they could not get together, and not long ago one of them died. Now, Michael Lee is her only remaining bloodline, which is why she sent herself to assist and take care of him. But she wonders what kind of son her adoptive mother would have if she were so successful ......
Michael Lee didn't dare meet Lily Johnson's eyes, the heat of the gaze, which instantly gave him the illusion that his clothes were being stripped off.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Lily Johnson, I am the daughter of Sarah Johnson, the chairman of the board. I'll be managing Gemini Media Enterprises with you from now on, so I hope we'll get along well." Lily Johnson said as she graciously extended her hand.

Michael Lee's head was confused, his tongue stuttered, "Okay ...... okay."

This beauty is actually his own cheap mom's daughter. If Sarah Johnson is really her mother, did she remarry and give birth to a sister to herself? Then why Sarah Johnson said to arrange themselves and Lily Johnson closer step, that is not a mess?

For a while, Michael Lee's head was in a whirlwind of thoughts, and he didn't hear much of the self-introductions of the directors that came down.Ethan's face was blue, and after the initial shock, his expression had eased down. Sneak a glance at Michael Lee, the jealousy in the eyes can not hide, the heart of hatred: "Michael Lee, I don't care what method you use, let me like the woman so support you, you wait, not to peel off a layer of your skin, I swear not to be a man!"

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