Free Web NovelChapter 108: Chapter 108: I Can Support Her
Chairman Grant sat to the side and said to Anne Sutton, "On this matter, I actually think President Sterling has a point. Anne, you really shouldn’t stay single like this! A woman needs someone to rely on."
Chairman Grant was quite loyal to both Chairman Fawcett and Nathan Fawcett. Unlike the scheming President Sterling, his words truly came from a place of concern for the younger generation.
Anne Sutton said, "Thank you for your concern, Uncles, but... Nathan is the only one in my heart. I have no plans to remarry for now."
’They want me to leave the Fawcett family?’
’I’ll never agree to it, not before that Prescott father and son get what they deserve!’
’I still haven’t gotten revenge for my baby.’
’How could I possibly deserve to be happy when I haven’t moved on from what happened back then?’
’After all, I’m just a useless failure who couldn’t even protect her own child!’
’I don’t dare to even look ahead.’
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Miles Prescott also wanted Anne Sutton to leave the Fawcett family, so he naturally went along with what everyone was saying. "Nathan doted on you. If he’s watching from heaven, he would also want you to find someone to cherish and take care of you! What do you think, Ethan?"
He looked at Ethan Linden, believing that any reasonable person wouldn’t stop Anne Sutton from remarrying more than three years after Nathan Fawcett’s passing.
’If Ethan Linden were to persuade Anne Sutton,’ he thought, ’it would surely be very effective.’
Hearing everyone’s words, Nathan Fawcett glanced at Anne Sutton. Anne looked back at him and shook her head. She absolutely refused!
’Honestly, she didn’t know if Ethan Linden would want her to marry either.’
’After all, his attitude toward her had never been particularly friendly.’
’He might even be eager for her to leave the Fawcett family as soon as possible!’
’She was afraid that if he echoed their sentiments now, she would be too embarrassed to stay with the Fawcett family any longer.’
Fortunately, Nathan Fawcett spoke up, addressing the group. "Since my sister-in-law said there’s no need, let’s just drop it. Even if she never remarries for the rest of her life, I will support her."
His declaration was quite domineering.
But because he had such a righteous expression, others only took it as a younger brother looking out for his sister-in-law. It was hard to read anything more into it.
But when he said he would "support her," Anne Sutton, sitting beside him, stared at the man as an image of him insisting on sleeping in her bed surfaced in her mind.
Her face grew hot.
’She was grateful that he was helping her like this.’
’But this man... he doesn’t have any strange ideas about me, does he?’
’No way!’
’A man with his qualifications shouldn’t be that desperate for a woman!’
Charles Prescott, who was sitting nearby, said to Ethan Linden, "Mr. Linden, you’re very magnanimous to be willing to support your sister-in-law, but I doubt your fiancée, Ms. Shields, would agree to that, would she? I think you should reconsider. The person President Sterling introduced won’t be a bad match!"
Nathan Fawcett looked at Charles Prescott. He could tell Charles wanted to marry Anne Sutton off...
’In fact, this whole idea probably came from Charles Prescott!’
’Even knowing Charles planned to get engaged to Mia Shaw, it was understandable that he would want Anne Sutton to get married and leave.’
But Nathan Fawcett was still furious.
’On what grounds was the woman he held in his heart being disdained by him like this?’
Nathan Fawcett spoke up. "You know far too much about my affairs! But even if my fiancée were here, she would certainly respect my sister-in-law, just as I do. So I’ll thank you not to worry about it!"
Anne Sutton sat to the side, looking at Nathan Fawcett, then glancing at Charles Prescott.
Because Nathan Fawcett refused, the matter was quickly dropped.
Everyone chatted with Nathan Fawcett for a while longer. After confirming he was indeed Chairman Fawcett’s son, Chairman Grant, who had been more loyal to the old chairman, began to make a suggestion. "After the old chairman passed away, Anne’s baby also tragically passed away. That’s why President Prescott and Charles took over the company. Now that Ethan is here, I’m thinking, shouldn’t the inheritance rights to the Fawcett Group be returned to Ethan? No matter what, he is Chairman Fawcett’s biological son."
Hearing this, Miles Prescott’s hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
’He knew Chairman Grant had always had a problem with him, but trying to change leadership right in his face was going too far!’
President Sterling, being Miles Prescott’s man, quickly spoke on his behalf. "What are you talking about, Mr. Grant? Even with Ethan back, things are fine with Charles and President Prescott in charge of the company. With their abilities, they can lead the company in a better direction. Besides, everyone has seen the performance results from the past two years. The self-driving car developed by Charles, in particular, is also very popular.
"Although he isn’t Chairman Fawcett’s biological grandson, President Prescott was by the old chairman’s side for so many years that he’s like a son to him.
"Back then, Chairman Fawcett also said that Charles would be the heir to the group, and Charles has done very well these past two years.
"A mature leader is always going to be more reliable than a novice who doesn’t understand anything, right?’"
Chairman Grant said, "Charles is indeed capable, but even if he isn’t the heir, he can still serve the company in the future. What, does Ethan not even have the right to reclaim the inheritance of the Fawcett Group? He’s the old chairman’s biological son. Without the old chairman, there would be no Fawcett Group."
"He is indeed the old chairman’s biological son, that’s correct," President Sterling said. "But where was he when the old chairman passed away? Who wore mourning clothes and saw the old chairman off on his final journey? It certainly wasn’t this second young master who has never even shown his face!"
President Sterling was basically Miles Prescott’s mouthpiece, defending him at every turn.
With just a few sentences, he refuted everything Chairman Grant had said.
Nathan Fawcett, sitting to the side, spoke up. "There’s no rush on this matter. I’ve only just returned and still have many things to familiarize myself with. As for the company, we can discuss it slowly later. Didn’t President Sterling say I’m not capable? There’s still plenty of time. We can get to know each other slowly. There’s no need to rush right now."
Chairman Grant looked at Nathan Fawcett, and seeing his confidence, he breathed a sigh of relief.
President Sterling gazed at Nathan Fawcett. He didn’t believe anyone’s business abilities could surpass Charles Prescott’s. freewёbnoνel.com
After all, Charles Prescott had always been outstanding when it came to business.
Because some of the board members supported Chairman Grant while others supported President Sterling, their opinions were divided. In the end, they decided to let Ethan Linden go to the company first to familiarize himself with things and then see how the situation develops.
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After dinner, Anne Sutton followed alongside Nathan Fawcett as they walked out of the private room.
Charles Prescott sent her a text message. "Wait for me for a moment."
Seeing the message, Anne Sutton said to Nathan Fawcett, "Charles Prescott is looking for me."
Nathan Fawcett stared at her, his expression complicated...
’Charles Prescott is looking for her, and she doesn’t even try to hide it from me. This woman...’
’She completely disregards me.’
But soon enough, Nathan Fawcett remembered he was currently Ethan Linden and managed to control himself somewhat.
He walked away, carrying Ethan. Soon after, Charles Prescott came out.
Anne Sutton glanced at him. "What is it, Mr. Prescott?"
Charles Prescott had had a lot to drink today. For a man who could usually hold his liquor, he now showed hints of being drunk. "Why did you make my grandmother stay?"
