What Separates Me and You

He’d never expected things to have gone so smoothly.

As the rest of the group, who had not raised their hands, watched him intently, their gazes serving as a

warning, but to everyone’s surprise, he stood unwaveringly on Robert’s side.

He, too, thought that Lewis was not coming that day.

And since Lewis would no longer be coming, why should he single himself out to be targeted? Why not

make things easier for himself and avoid making enemies as much as he could?

As soon as the man raised his hand, the conference hall door opened.

Everyone in the room turned in unison.

Standing at the entrance in a dark, formal suit was Lewis. His gaze was cold and indifferent as he

swept a glance over the conference hall. Everyone in the hall hardly dared to breathe in his

presence.

He strode forward, a small smile playing on his lips.

“I haven’t even arrived yet, and you all are already in such a hurry to vote. What? Are you electing the

new president already?”

Unhurriedly, he walked to his seat at the front of the room. Instead of sitting down, he simply kicked

away the chair and supported himself on the table with both hands, looking down at the attendees

superiorly.

His voice was light, but he exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Robert frowned. “You are late to the shareholders’ meeting, of all events. Do you still think it’s

appropriate for you to take this seat?”

Lewis angled his head to look at him. “The meeting is scheduled for 9.30 am. It’s only 9.00 am now. Is

that considered late?”

“We’ve all arrived anyway. Do you really expect us to wait specifically for you?”

Lewis replied lightly, “So you started on your own accord. Continue then. Where are you now? The

vote, right? Does my vote as a shareholder count as well?”

Robert shot back bluntly. “Didn’t you resign? We are meeting to elect the new president now, but since

you’re here, you might as well share your last words to the company.”

His words indirectly gloated the outcome of the voting. “Either way, the vote is over. Even if you were to

vote, it would be seven against six.”

Lewis was silent for a while before he burst out laughing.

Everyone thought he was crazy to be able to laugh when things had reached this point.

Lewis raised his hand and beckoned to Conrad. Responding to his signal, Conrad brought over the

documents he had been holding onto.

Lewis tossed the documents onto the table. “Well, I suppose it’s time to use my powers.

“According to the guidelines, those who hold more than 34% of the shares in the company have the

power to veto decisions made by the company as they see fit. Unfortunately, I now hold 35% of the

company’s shares. I, therefore, declare your votes invalid.”

Upon hearing his words, a great number of people stood up to express their protests, the loudest

among them being Robert.

“You-how is that possible?” Robert flipped through the documents incredulously.

Originally, he held 50% of the shares in the company, but he was the one who distributed them himself.

Daphne and Lewis acquired nearly 30% of his shares in the company, while the remaining 20% was

divided, with 3% given to his wife, Mrs. Alvarez.

Even if he were to regain Lily’s shares, all of that combined would only amount to 27%.

That was the sole reason why he’d called this meeting instead of single-handedly electing the next

presidential candidate.

Robert blamed himself for acting without thinking about the consequences of his actions in the long

run. He thought that even if he handed out some of his shares, he would still be the largest shareholder

in the corporation. Plus, Lily’s shares were practically his. He could take them back anytime.

Robert needed an heir, and Lewis’ performance was exceptional. He’d only decided to hand out his

shares because he had been satisfied with Lewis’ leadership capabilities.

It was already too late when he realized the danger he’d inadvertently put himself in.

No matter how hard he tried, Robert could not fathom where the shares Lewis held came from.

Even if he took Daphne’s and his wife’s shares, it would only amount to 24%. Where did the 35 %

come from?

All of the shareholders were currently sitting in this room. There was no way he could get that

additional 10% unless-

“Could it be that you-

A sinister smirk tugged at the corners of Lewis’ lips. “Chairman, you can think about it when you go

back later. Right now, we need to solve the company’s problems.

“Since we’re already discussing elections, as the chairman mentioned, I did consider resigning.

However, I also believe that based on the chairman’s contributions and the number of shares he holds

in accordance with the company’s rules and regulations, he no longer qualifies to retain his position as

the chairman of the board.

“If you look at the guidelines I have highlighted, the chairman of the board should hold the largest

shares in the corporation, so I suppose who that refers to is pretty evident at this point.

“Lewis Alvarez, you have gone too far!” Robert slammed his fist onto the table, knocking over a bottle

of mineral water.

Lewis continued calmly, “Oh, I almost forgot. The company also stated that whoever attempts to

manipulate or influence the shareholders’ votes and interfere with voting decisions as well as company

operations, will have violated the rules. The consequences of the above would be to remove the

offenders from their positions and have their places on the board of directors withdrawn.

“For the sake of fairness, let’s vote.”

Lewis placed a hand on the table and raised his other arm. “Those who agree to remove Robert

Alvarez from his position and out of the board of directors, please raise your hands to indicate your

stance.”

Robert’s face twitched in anger. Those declarations of him violating regulations-it was nothing but a

bunch of bullshit!

Lewis was simply adamant about kicking his own father out of the board, and he would do anything to

make it happen!