Chapter 936
Chapter 936:
“Alan’s tired of managing the company.” Ethel didn’t hold back in the slightest and, with crisp finality, threw Alan under the bus. “He told Dad that starting this year, the company should be passed on to you. Dad and Grandpa are already on board, and Alan’s even floated the idea to the shareholders.”
Freya hadn’t seen that coming.
Alan chimed in, “I’ve been running it for you all these years. Isn’t it time you let me off the hook for a bit?”
“Not a chance.” Freya’s answer was firm, leaving no room for compromise.
Hugh agreeing wasn’t unexpected.
But Miguel… Hadn’t he always looked down on her, convinced she couldn’t do anything right? Why on earth would he be okay with handing Briggs Group over to her?
“Mina, please.” Alan’s tone was miles away from his usual sharp, businesslike demeanor in the office.
He had money, plenty of it—but he kept working anyway.
Only now, he was tired. He wanted to live a little, to enjoy his wealth in peace.
“If you really don’t want to run the company yourself, just hire someone.” Freya offered the suggestion with calculated ease, setting a subtle trap. “Let the secretarial department take care of the daily affairs, and you can step in for major decisions.”
“No way.” Alan shot her down without hesitation.
Briggs Group was Freya’s pride and joy—there was no way he’d let a stranger run it.
Seeing his reaction, Freya felt a quiet wave of emotion. He’d always been protective, generous, and endlessly thoughtful toward both her and Ethel.
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“I’ll have Melvin take over your position next year,” Freya said decisively. She had already discussed Anita International’s plans with Hugh and Alan. “With him in place, you won’t need to worry.”noveldrama
“No way. What are you going to do if Melvin moves to Briggs Group?” Alan still didn’t want Freya burdened with too much. “Let me think it over.”
The conversation paused for now, and they went on eating.
Halfway through the meal, Alan’s gaze landed on Ellis.
“Mina, how about letting your boyfriend manage it?” His plan was clearly brewing. “If he doesn’t know something, I’ll teach him. I guarantee I’ll turn him into a first-rate boss.” Ellis, wisely, stayed quiet.
He knew Freya would speak on his behalf.
And sure enough, Freya shut it down without a second’s hesitation. “Ellis has his own family business to handle. Don’t even try to drag him into this.”
“What family business? I’ll manage it for him,” Alan said with unshakable confidence, clearly considering Ellis one of their own. “I swear I’ll run it like clockwork.”
Freya paused. “Are you sure?”
“Of course. Why wouldn’t I be?” Alan didn’t think twice. It hadn’t even occurred to him that the family business Freya mentioned dealt in rare antiques—an area where he had zero expertise.
Freya turned to Ellis, waiting for his opinion.
As always, he remained indifferent. “I don’t mind.”
“Then you can report to Lambert Group in a couple of days,” Freya said smoothly, her tone steady. “I’ll have Ellis inform his family.”
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