Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Challenging His Authority
Fiona thought about the document her father sent a local thug to retrieve, and the pride in her heart was about to overflow.
She stood up with a proud demeanor, with joy apparent in her eyes.
"I’m telling you, Cecilia, the spokesperson for Cinderella Hall must be me, and Radiant Group is also mine for the taking!"
"I’m the designated heir by father, no matter how dissatisfied you are with me, you have to acknowledge my identity! As for father, he is not someone you can easily criticize as the current ruler!"
Cecilia Vaughn looked faintly at Fiona’s tear-streaked face, always feeling this woman was somewhat schizophrenic, feeling wronged earlier, now showing off gleefully.
"Oh? Is that what you think?"
Fiona felt an inexplicable tightness in her heart upon hearing Cecilia’s question.
Cecilia’s gaze was too cold, too calm, as if she was looking at a stranger.
"Cecilia, what do you mean by this, questioning father’s authority?"
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The many shareholders present were left dumbfounded seeing the confrontation between the sisters. Clearly, Fiona stood in the dominant position, yet her aura was completely overshadowed by her half-sister!
If it was indeed as Fiona claimed, that Chairman Vaughn designated her as the heir, Fiona seemed rather unfit.
Considering Cecilia’s earlier questioning of Fiona’s jewelry expertise, Fiona was undoubtedly unqualified. Those present were seasoned veterans, seeing a woman who only resorts to crying for sympathy as too weak.
As for controlling Radiant Group, without real skills, it would be even harder.
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"Questioning Gregory Vaughn’s authority? What authority does he have!"
Upon hearing Cecilia’s disrespectful words, everyone’s expressions turned aghast!
This Eldest Miss Vaughn was undoubtedly too arrogant!
Arguing with Fiona earlier was one thing, but Gregory Vaughn is still her biological father, her elder, calling out a blood relative’s name so directly, was it too defiant?
Ignoring the unfriendly looks from others, Cecilia just gave a dismissive smile and pointed at the screen, suddenly, the meeting room’s projector lit up.
Instantly, it displayed the inheritance document signed and stamped by Cecilia’s grandfather Martin Sutton and biological mother Wendy Sutton.
The first clause boldly stated that once Cecilia officially married, the majority of Radiant Group’s shares would be attributed to her!
A full 32% share!
The shares under Gregory Vaughn’s name totalled only about 40%, if 32% were transferred to Cecilia, wouldn’t he instantly lose the title of the largest shareholder!
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Seeing the content on the screen, Fiona grit her teeth in hatred.
——This little brat dare to show these things at the shareholders meeting, does she really think having the inheritance document from back then makes her invincible?
A deep hatred filled her beautiful eyes, she threw up the prepared document.
"Cecilia, how can you forge these things! Do you know, forging inheritance agreements is illegal!"
"Radiant Group clearly belongs under father’s control, as a daughter, how can you have such inappropriate thoughts, just because father prefers me, you resort to slander to force him to concede, don’t you find yourself despicable?"
Standing on a moral high ground, Fiona spoke with more conviction.
She angrily accused Cecilia, as if she could pin Cecilia on the pillar of shame for coveting property and spreading falsehoods to pressure.
"Today, all shareholders are present, I have a document admitting that outsider advocated for the forged inheritance agreement, speaking of which Cecilia is too young and reckless, taking the wrong path!"
"Cecilia, do you know, because your heart isn’t rightful, father didn’t choose you as the heir of Radiant Group! But our family values blood bonds and affection, Cecilia, please don’t commit evil anymore."
As Fiona spoke, her large tears started to form again, seemingly driven by a saintly urge to persuade Cecilia back to the right path.
Looking at Fiona’s slender trembling body, Cecilia was truly disgusted to the extreme.
"Fiona, your ability to turn the tables is truly formidable! Despite the situation you can flawlessly accuse me, while performing a show of sisterly affection to enhance your nobility, you are truly a natural-born actress, impressive."
Fiona’s voice choked, her reddened eyes uncontrollably sparked with teardrops.
"Cecilia, how can you think of me like that, turning back is the right path! You are my sister, but these matters have already crossed legal boundaries, as long as you admit your fault, father and I will definitely treat you well."
Seeing Fiona still performing innocent weakness, Cecilia’s heart was filled with coldness and sarcasm.
"Fiona, examine closely the so-called forged document you provided, besides Joan Sinclair’s signature, is there any other evidence?"
"There are countless people in the world who can imitate my grandmother’s handwriting, yet there’s no fingerprint, nor other identity confirmation, how can you convince everyone it’s my grandmother doing forgery?"
Upon hearing this, Fiona quickly reviewed the document she displayed, her face twisted instantly.
"This..."
Cecilia ignored her and instead coldly scanned the shareholders present.
"Moreover, it’s widely known that Radiant Group was my grandfather’s business, how could it be Gregory Vaughn’s, an outsider marrying into the family!"
With her words, suddenly, the screen lit up with another agreement!
——No longer the original inheritance document, but a share transfer agreement!
At the bottom, the signature was Gregory Vaughn’s, complete with a fingerprint and his personal chairman seal!
Compared to Fiona’s unsupported, single-signed "Joan Sinclair" document, Gregory Vaughn’s approved share transfer was far more authentic!
"Wow, I’ve seen Chairman Vaughn’s seal before, it’s identical!"
"Chairman Vaughn actually is willing to cede the position to his eldest daughter, my god, that’s not like him!"
Fiona looked up at the projector, her face turning pale from shock.
"No, that’s impossible! Father wouldn’t agree to this!"
Cecilia gave a cold smile.
"Why can’t it be? If the signature and seal are forged, you are free to sue me in court."
Saying this, Cecilia walked straight to Fiona, her eyes full of icy disdain locked tightly on her.
"Now, you can leave, this seat is mine, thank you!"
Radiant Group, occupied by Gregory Vaughn and his daughter for over a decade, the hatred in her heart never diminished, yet now she could say thank you so calmly, even Cecilia found herself a bit surprised.
Fiona’s face turned iron-gray from anger, she glared at Cecilia bitterly, suddenly her whole body fell backward.
"Cecilia, why did you push me."
"Boohoo, I’m pregnant, Cecilia, you’re too cruel..."
