Serena raised a hand, signaling for silence. She stared at him, as if she was warning him.


    Zach clenched his fists but said nothing.


    Only then did Serena speak.


    "All of you here are my elders. You have more life experience and widerworks than me. So, why is it that none of you are bringing in business and making connections?


    "Instead, you sit here taking shots at my performance. Or do the profits from the deals I secure not end up in your dividends?"


    The murmurs around the room quieted slightly. A few uncles shifted


    ufortably, their expressions darkening. After all, they had all benefited from the earnings.


    Serena continued, "And yet, with Mr. Foster sitting right here, you have the nerve to twist things, implying that our client makes business decisions based on attraction. If he weren''t here, would you go even further?


    "Would you start whispering behind closed doors that anyone who secures a deal with Foster Group must have slept with him? Are you saying that Mr. Foster hands out deals based on personal favors?"


    "No... We would never say that about Mr. Foster..."


    The uncles frantically waved their hands, sweat beading on their brows. How had things spiraled out of control so fast?


    Zach''s face was a bit pale too.


    "Rena, how could you say that about me?" he thought.


    However, Serena wasn''t done.


    "If Mr. Foster is a fair and professional businessman, then it stands to reason that


    I earned this project on my own merits. If anyone here thinks otherwise, then feel


    free to provide proof. You guys are all cowards, throwing around baseless usations..."


    The uncles all fell silent.


    Zach was initially relieved by her words, thinking that Serena was finally acknowledging his fairness. Then, he remembered she had just implied something else, and his expression darkened.


    He couldn''t quite figure out where he stood with her.


    Rubbing his temples, Howard said, "Serena, watch your tone."


    Serena shrugged nonchntly, making a shushing gesture, but her expression conveyed a cocky confidence.


    The sight of her so casually dismissing them infuriated Sarah.


    How dare Serena act so arrogantly?


    A few uncles were equally annoyed, and they were simmering with frustration.


    "Mr. Foster is a man of integrity, and his rtionship with Serena is clearly beyond reproach. However, she holds the position of assistant general manager, yet she doesn''t seem to contribute much or bring in any major deals. Shouldn''t she reflect on her performance?"


    "She''s too young and has risen too quickly. She needs to spend some time at a lower level, learning the ropes. That might teach her to think before speaking and avoid offending clients."


    The shareholders pressed further, subtly hinting at their desire to see Serena removed. Without her, they could continue running thepany unchecked.


    Sarah quickly added fuel to the fire. "She doesn''t contribute to Jansen Group''s profit, yet she''s always busy plugging holes for Amber Group. Isn''t that putting the cart before the horse?"


    "Exactly! How much can Amber Group even earn? What''s Jansen Group getting out of it?"


    "Sarah has a point!"


    The shareholders mocked Serena disdainfully.


    Serena remained unmoved in her seat, calm andposed. She quietly instructed Natalie.


    When the shareholders had exhausted their insults, she raised an eyebrow. Then, she took the contract from Natalie''s hands and mmed it down on the table in front of them.


    "Amber Group has already epted the support n from Larson Group. The investment funds will be transferred to Amber Group''s ount in a few days. If you think Amber Group, backed by Larson Group''s investment, is a losing venture, then what does that make all of you here?"


    With that, she slowly stood up, her movements graceful and confident. She turned and walked toward the door.


    "Don''t invite me to any more meetings like this. I''m busy making money and don''t have time to waste on you all."


    Then, she left without a second thought.


    The shareholders rushed to look over the contract. As they read through the details, which included ns to help Amber Group be a top-tierpany, their jaws dropped in disbelief.


    Howard and Sarah had heard about the deal, but seeing the contract in person was a first for them. They were both stunned.


    Sarah clenched her fists, unable to contain her jealousy.


    "What gives Serena the right to act like this?"