11: The Mysterious Shareholder

A voice I had come to be familiar with resonated in the large room. Each eye went towards the entrance door.

"I apologise that I came late. I was occupied by some matters."

I gripped my hands tightly, yet I did not show the frustration on my face.

He was the shareholder after all this time!

"Mr Atkinson!" All the people were wide-eyed as they stood up from their chairs, welcoming him, except for me.

"You were the shareholder behind? What a surprise." The disgruntled tones were replaced with honeyed words. How hypocritical.

"We're lucky to have you, Mr Atkinson."

"Yes, yes, it's good to have you here, Mr Atkinson."

"Our company must have accomplished something to receive Mr Atkinson's attention."

He donned a navy blue tailored suit, walking in a dignified manner.

Glancing at the whole room, he came to sit beside me on my right. His eyes locked with mine, staring at me.

"It's you people who are lucky to have a hardworking and devoted CEO like Miss Ford. If she were mine, I wo