Chapter 1619
"What does that mean? If it''s true, are they indirectly admitting that Royce has passed away?"
"Probably. Only after his death would the old man have the power to distribute these idle shares."
“So who''s the old man nning to distribute these stocks to?"
“Who knows? Let''s wait and see who''s attending the shareholders’ meeting.
Maybe the old man will have a change of heart and give the shares back to the CEO. But let''s see if
he shows up today’"b2 A crowd of people with cameras waited at the entrance, watching the
comings and goings of thepany employees. They had done their homework on who the major
and minor shareholders of the Harper Group were, but in the end, they didn''t see Damon or even
Nathan. Thest shareholder to appear was Yasmine, who had just received a small amount of
shares.
The reporters swarmed around her.
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"Madam Yasmine, what are your thoughts on this shareholders’ meeting regarding the Harper
Group''s stock allocation?"
“We heard it''s about reallocating Mr. Royce''s shares, is that true?"
"Do you think there will be any changes in the Harper Group''s top management after this
shareholders'' meeting?"
Yasmine''s expression and tone were as calm as ever.
“Idle gossip. There won''t be any changes."
Her sinct response left the reporters somewhat embarrassed.
"So is the Harper family indirectly admitting that Royce and his wife are likely deceased?"
Yasmine: "Myst name isn''t Harper. I don''t know about such internal matters."
“Who do you think Mr. Royce''s shares will likely be allocated to?"
Yasmine showed impatience, "I hope it''s me."
Such a direct response, but everyone could tell that she was clearly impatient. Given her
contentious rtionship with the Harper family patriarch, this was not even a possibility.
Yasmine''s words, coupled with the cold and distant aura she exuded, made them all tactfully step
aside.
Only after Yasmine had entered the building did the reporters sigh.
“True to her rtion with Ms. Summers, their aura is simply powerful."
“Yeah, there''s just something about them that''s so captivating."
“True, they do have royal blood."
In the top-floor conference room, the shareholders began to take their seats one after another. Even
thepany''s top executives were present, the conference room that could amodate nearly
dozens of people still seemed somewhat empty.
Yasmine found a seat nearby and quietly listened to the surrounding shareholders and executives
discussing.
“Is Damon noting today? His shares haven''t been formally transferred, right?"
“But Nathan isn''t here either, I heard that today they''re distributing the shares held by Royce, if the
two sons aren''t here, where will these shares go?"
“Who do you think is arranging this shareholders’ meeting?"
"You mean Mr. Robin? But he''s already thergest shareholder in the Group."
“But in terms of actual exercise of power, he doesn''t have much. Grabbing more shares is like
flexing his muscles. Besides, who ever has too much money? These are shares of the Harper
Group. Don''t you want therm?"
"You''re dreaming"
“It seems that this shareholders’ meeting is also aplete recognition of Mr. Robin. As for the
Harpers, I really don''t know where they''ll go in the future."
"But did Royce really die?"
"Sigh. Otherwise these shares wouldn''t be idle"
Yasmine listened from the side, a faint smile tugging at her lips.
Not long after, Robin and Presley appeared in the conference room. They each had different
expressions as they surveyed the room. The old man was huffing and puffing, sitting in the main
seat with a grim expression.
Fortunately, everyone was used to his usual demeanor. Even thepany''s veterans had rarely
seen the old man smile in several decades.
Upon closer examination, aside from Robin, there weren''t many people in the Harper family who
greeted others with a smile every day. It seemed like apetition, each colder than thest.
The meeting time had arrived, and Presley sat in the main seat, silent for nearly ten minutes, with
no movement at the conference room door.
Robin sneered inwardly, unsure who the old man was stubbornly waiting for.
“Dad, it''s time to start."
Presley couldn''t find any fault with Robin. He pursed his lips and slowly began to speak.
“We have two matters for today''s meeting. First, the redistribution of shares, and second, the
comprehensive forecast and ranking analysis before the Global Economic Summit: Everyone
nodded in agreement.
The Global Economic Summit was indeed the top priority. The world ranking was undoubtedly the
most authoritative endorsement. It was also the most direct way to demonstrate the Harper family''s
pivotal position internationally.
The Harpers had been leading the way in the previous years. But in recent years, being pushed off
the top spot was both regrettable and reluctant for them.
“Let''s first look at the Global Economic Summit, and roughly estimate the Harper Group''s overall
performance this year. What position do we expect to hold in various rankings? Also, what other
companies might make the list."
“We''ve already made a rough estimate with the appraisers; as ofst month, the Harper family''s
total ie has grown by five percentage pointspared tost year. Amongst the many
international corporations, we can definitely hold a leading position"
The old man''s expression finally improved a little, "Very good. What rank do we expect to achieve?"
"Well, it''s tough to say, as Obsidian has been dominating the field for the past few years. Besides,
they''re notoriously secretive, so it''s impossible to dig up much information, let alone exact figures.
But they''re either the first or the second, no doubt about it."
As Presley''s expression grew tenser, the top executive in the room wisely chose not to continue
speaking.
“Whichpanies might show up at this year''s international summit?"
The executive''s face started to bead with sweat. He nced at Yasmine, who had remained silent
throughout, and cleared his throat.
“The corporate rankings might include Peck Innovations from P City. the Witt family from R City. In
terms of individual wealth, aside from our own Harper chairman, there''s the head of the Tretton
family, the Witt family, and Ms.
Yasmine, Ms. Summers... These are all givens."
Givens, which meant they must be ranked highly.
The sudden emergence of new faces was likely to be the focus of attention, which would
undoubtedly revolye around Yasmine and Chloe.
Presley''s face remained gloomy, and Robin''s gaze floated to Yasmine, who had yet to utter a word.
His expression was grim.