Chapter 1551 - "Theatrics in the Boardroom: Geraldo Takes Center Stage"
As Dario was confidently making his plans, the office door was forcefully pushed open.
Following closely behind was Geraldo, with a red face and an imposing aura, striding in.
Charlie followed him closely and also entered the meeting room.
Inside the meeting room, everyone, including Dario and Lucas, was stunned to see Geraldo's spirited appearance.
Dario and Lucas exchanged a glance. Although the two brothers didn't communicate verbally, they were both thinking the same thing: "Wasn't that elder Brother who looked sickly yesterday suddenly full of vigor today?! It's only been one night, but the difference is so obvious?"
As for the other members of the board, they hadn't seen Geraldo for a long time. Coupled with the news reports, they thought he was really on his deathbed, even at death's door.
They had even mentally prepared themselves, thinking that Geraldo might be wheeled in sitting on a wheelchair, with an oxygen mask on.
So, seeing him now in such high spirits, everyone was extremely shocked.
Wasn't this the chairman who the media said was critically ill?
The current chairman looked even better than before he fell ill.
Could this be what they call a miraculous recovery?
But it didn't seem like it. He looked completely healthy now, like a middle-aged man in the peak of health!
Geraldo nudged Dario secretly and asked in a puzzled tone, "Second brother, what... what's going on..."
Dario gritted his teeth and shook his head, "I don't know!"
At this moment, Geraldo had already walked to the center of the table and gestured for Charlie to sit on his right side.
After sitting down, Geraldo swept his sharp gaze around the room and said with a hint of authority in his voice, "Everyone, I want to apologize to you all here. I haven't been around the group much lately, and the group has been able to function normally thanks to all of you."
Everyone looked at each other, unsure of how to respond.
This was mainly because many of the smaller shareholders had already been bought off by Dario and Lucas, and they were prepared to oust Geraldo from his position at today's board meeting.
However, seeing Geraldo in such a good state now, they were at a loss for what to do.
Dario felt a sense of panic when he saw this, but he also knew that if he didn't quickly find a way to control the situation, all their plans for today might be ruined.
So, he immediately spoke up, "Chairman, you haven't been involved in the affairs of the group for so long. Everyone here has contributed a lot to the group. Isn't it a bit irresponsible for you as the chairman?"
Geraldo nodded and smiled, "You're right. I haven't been responsible enough during this time. That's why I didn't say anything earlier. I just want to thank everyone first. This is my sincere gratitude to all of you for your hard work during this time."
He continued, "In the past twenty years, everyone has been by my side, supporting me in the business world. I have been fortunate enough not to disappoint anyone's expectations and have made the group stronger and stronger. During these prosperous twenty years, I have never been complacent or abandoned any comrade. During this time, I fell behind for personal reasons for a month or two. Considering my efforts over the past twenty years, you wouldn't blame me, would you?"
As soon as he said this, the other shareholders around instinctively waved their hands and said in unison, "Of course not, Chairman! How could we blame you!"
Chapter 1552 - "Snow Group's Snowball Effect: Geraldo's Masterstroke"
Charlie listened on the side, unable to help but greatly admire Geraldo.
Geraldo's words just now seemed like a show of weakness, but in fact, they were a demonstration of power to them.
He intentionally talked about how his group had made rapid progress in the past twenty years, seemingly wanting everyone to remember the old times. However, in essence, he was reminding these people that in the past twenty years, he had been able to lead this group to great heights, and in the next twenty years, he could still ensure its rapid development.
If these people wanted to push him out, they must consider the actual situation of the group's development over the past twenty years and weigh who could do better than him, Geraldo.
These people instantly understood.
Originally, they had wanted to collectively elect the second eldest, Dario, as the chairman.
However, after Geraldo's reminder, they couldn't help but reconsider in their hearts.
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They reviewed Dario's performance in the group over the past twenty years and found that this person hadn't ach anything outstanding, only staying within the norms.
So, his overall strength was far inferior to his brother.
In that case, why should they push out the current chairman and let a less capable second take over?
When the second eldest had deceived everyone before, he had said the eldest was on the verge of death.
But now, the eldest looked perfectly healthy, not at all like someone who would die in the short term.
And everyone believed that with his current condition, he could live for at least another twenty or thirty years.
So, in that instant, those small shareholders had already changed sides in their hearts.
They decided to continue supporting Geraldo as chairman because only he could help them make more money!
Charlie saw this and couldn't help but admire. Uncle Snow's move was simply extraordinary!
At this moment, Dario couldn't help but feel despondent.
Elder Brother was indeed elder Brother. With just a few words, he could turn all his efforts over the past few months into nothing.
The key was, how did he get rid of the illness? In just one night, he went from looking like he was about to die to being perfectly healthy. It was truly unbelievable!
Thinking of this, he suppressed his anger and asked, "Chairman, although I am your younger brother, I still have to ask for the sake of the entire group, what is the current status of your illness?"
Dario, who was assisting on the side, chimed in, "Yes, Chairman, as you know, the Snow Group is a super-large conglomerate with a comprehensive market value of over trillions. It has many listed companies, most of which have market values of tens or hundreds of billions. One small move can affect the entire body. We must be responsible for all shareholders and investors. What if you pass away one day? What will happen to the group? What about us? What about the shareholders?"
Geraldo's expression flashed with a hint of a smile as he calmly said, "Good question. I actually just want to solemnly report to everyone about my health situation."
With that, he cleared his throat and smiled, "I did indeed suffer from pancreatic cancer before. There are medical records from domestic hospitals and extensive medical records from overseas hospitals. This is definitely not something that can be faked."
Then, he sighed and continued, "I originally thought I didn't have much time left. But sometimes, life takes unexpected turns. The tumor in my body miraculously disappeared overnight. So now, I have regained my health, and as you can see, my condition is much better than before. So, going forward, there is no need to worry. I will lead the Snow Group into the next glorious era!"
Chapter 1553 - "The Slap Heard 'Round the Boardroom: Geraldo Strikes Back"
As Geraldo passionately finished his words, the others seemed to immediately breathe a sigh of relief, their faces lighting up with excited smiles. Some even couldn't help but applaud.
Thus, everyone invested in the Snow Group, ultimately, was in it to make money. They didn't want to get involved in factionalism or power struggles. They simply wanted to follow the person who could lead them to earn the most money.
Since Geraldo had experienced a miracle and had recovered from a serious illness, why not continue to support him? Why not stand by him, make more money under his leadership?
But Dario and Lucas' expressions turned ugly in an instant.
After preparing their plan for so long, did they just fail right at the beginning?
This feeling was truly unbearable.
It was like training hard for decades to challenge the leader of the martial arts world, believing oneself to be unbeatable. Yet when facing the leader, one was thoroughly defeated with just one move.
The blow to both of them was enormous.
At this moment, Dario was not willing to admit defeat!
He sternly said, "Brother! Don't ridicule everyone here. How could terminal pancreatic cancer be cured? Do you think we're all three-year-old children? Didn't Apple's Steve Jobs pass away? You claim you're cured now, who would believe it? If it turns out you're deceiving everyone, once the shareholders find out, they'll completely lose confidence in our company, and the stock price will plummet."
Geraldo remained unruffled. He stood up, looked around, and asked with a smile, "Brother, do I look like I'm sick now?"
Dario played the rogue, sneering, "What's the use of looking? My eyes aren't CT scanners, I can't see where all your tumors are. Maybe you're just experiencing a temporary recovery."
With a cold snort, Geraldo suddenly raised his hand and swiftly gave Dario, who was sitting on his left, a slap in the face.
A loud "smack" reverberated in the meeting room, the sound echoing several times in the spacious room.
Dario was hit so hard that he saw stars. The tremendous force caused him to involuntarily lean backward, and his chair lost balance, crashing to the ground with a loud bang.
Lucas, sitting next to him, hurriedly went to help him up.
Supported by Lucas, Dario, clutching his head, got up in anger and shouted, "Brother, what do you mean by this? Why did you hit me? As the chairman of the board, hitting someone in a board meeting, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by outsiders?"
Geraldo smiled faintly and said, "Brother, you want to know whether I'm truly cured or not, right? How does it feel after that slap just now? Does it seem like it was delivered by a sick person?"
"You..." Dario didn't expect his brother not only hit him but also mocked him. He was suddenly filled with anger!
However, he had no way to retaliate at the moment. He couldn't beat his brother, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, all this talk is meaningless. If you want me to trust you, if you want the shareholders to trust you, you should disclose your latest medical examination report. And it must be from a reputable medical institution."
Geraldo sneered, "No tears until you see the coffin, huh? Fine. After the board meeting, I'll call those reporters waiting outside and hold a press conference. After the conference, I'll go to the Peking Union Medical College Hospital for an examination. I'll do a full-body CT scan now. The results will be out soon. If all goes well, the results could be announced as early as this afternoon."
Chapter 1554 - "Tensions Reach a Breaking Point"
Seeing Geraldo readily agree, Dario couldn't continue finding reasons to challenge him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! We'll wait for your medical results! If you're still not healed, then I believe your physical condition isn't suitable for continuing as the chairman. So, you should step down from the chairman position and let someone with good health take over!"
Charlie, who had been silent all this time, smiled at this moment and said, "If the position of chairman must be held by someone in good health, then let me tell you, both you and your brother don't meet that requirement."
Dario couldn't help but burst out, "Stop talking nonsense! I'm perfectly healthy!"
"Oh, really?" Charlie sneered, "If I'm not mistaken, you should have lost your ability to reproduce by now, right? Without even the ability to reproduce, do you still have the nerve to claim you're very healthy? Is reproduction not important to you at all?"
Dario had been holding back his anger because of losing his ability to reproduce. His usual temperament might have led him to confront Charlie long ago.
The reason he had been enduring it and hadn't spoken to Charlie until now was because he prioritized the matter of succession to the chairman position.
But he didn't expect that before he could challenge Charlie, this guy would mock him on this matter. This instantly made him unable to suppress his anger, and he blurted out, "You damn Wade, I've already investigated your background thoroughly! Don't think I don't know who you are. You're just a son-in-law from Aurous Hill! What are you pretending in front of me?"
Seeing Dario exploding, Lucas also stood up, gritting his teeth and cursing, "Damn Wade, what means did you use to us before? If you don't let us return to normal today, don't blame me for being impolite to you! Even if the boss is covering for you, we won't let you off!"
Feliciano and Javier, who were sitting farthest away in the conference room, had been suppressing their anger towards Charlie all this time without saying a word, fearing they might ruin the good situation for Dario and Lucas. Now that they saw both of them challenging Charlie, they immediately stood up as well.
Feliciano said fiercely, "Charlie, if you don't give us a satisfactory solution to this matter, I'll make you lie in an urn and return to Aurous Hill!"
Javier also refused to back down, "Even lying in an urn, you won't be able to return. I'll directly scatter your ashes!"
Geraldo, with a dark face, burst out, "You're out of line! Do you think I can't handle being in your family anymore? Do you think you can ride on my neck and shit just because I had a disease?"
Charlie smiled slightly at this moment and said lightly, "Uncle Snow, you've just recovered from a serious illness. Don't get angry with these people. Let me talk to them."
After speaking, he looked at the other shareholders and said kindly, "Gentlemen, what's going to happen next has nothing to do with the board of directors. Please leave first."
Everyone looked at Geraldo one after another.
Geraldo nodded and said, "Alright, all of you can leave. We'll have a reception downstairs later. Please go there and wait."
Almost without hesitation, everyone stood up and left the conference room in an orderly manner.
As the conference room door closed again, Geraldo said to Charlie, "Little Charlie, this room has undergone special soundproofing. Even if there's an explosion inside, no sound can be heard outside. Feel free to speak your mind."
Charlie smiled, "Okay, Uncle Snow."
When Dario and others heard this, their faces turned pale with fright.
They knew that Charlie was very powerful, both as a War God and a Realm Lord. None of them could match him if he decided to take action.
If he wanted to, the four of them together wouldn't be enough to handle him.
So, Dario tried to act tough and shouted, "Listen to me carefully! I am the second young master of the Snow family! My identity is something you can never achieve in your lifetime. So you better not offend me, or you'll bear the consequences!"
Charlie didn't get angry at this. He just chuckled and said, "Don't boast so much about yourself. At least, before you speak, you should first figure out who I am!"
Chapter 1555 - "Aurora of Aurous Hill: Charlie's Eastcliff Revelation"
"Know who you're talking to?!"
Even though Dario was somewhat intimidated by Charlie's strength, when he heard this, he still wore a disdainful expression.
He looked at Charlie and sneered, "I've told you, I've long investigated your background. Aren't you just a loser son-in-law from the Wilson family in Aurous Hill? A mediocre family from a small city, what are you being arrogant about with me?"
"That's right!"
Dario just immediately spoke coldly, "You should understand, if we bring out all the major families in Aurous Hill and add them together, they still wouldn't match half of our Snow family!"
Dario's words were somewhat arrogant and exaggerated, but fundamentally, he wasn't wrong.
Compared to Eastcliff, Aurous Hill couldn't be considered a big city.
Moreover, the assets of the top family in Aurous Hill, the Walker family, were only over a hundred billion, far from comparable to the Snow family.
So, Dario had the confidence to say such arrogant words.
At this moment, Charlie smiled faintly and asked, "Have you ever thought about this? If I'm just a son-in-law from a mediocre family in Aurous Hill, how could I possibly know Uncle Snow?"
Geraldo nodded, looked at his two brothers and two nephews with a meaningful smile, but said nothing.
With disdain written all over his face, Dario continued, "I know you did manage to swindle some local bumpkins in Aurous Hill, but you should realize, this is Eastcliff, not Aurous Hill! This is where the real hidden talents reside. You may have thrived in Aurous Hill, but do you think you can thrive here in Eastcliff too? Talent abounds here, and there are more dragons and phoenixes than carps crossing the river. Just picking any old fortune-teller from beneath the walls of the Forty-Nine Cities, I bet they'd outshine you!"
Charlie nodded, sighing, "Oh, your words truly awaken me to the disparity between Aurous Hill and Eastcliff. I almost forgot, I'm not actually from Aurous Hill—I'm a native of Eastcliff!"
"What?" Dario furrowed his brow, "You're from Eastcliff?"
"Yes." Charlie smiled and nodded, patting his chest. "I'm a true native of Eastcliff. I only left Eastcliff for Aurous Hill when I was eight years old."
Dario heard this, immediately sneered, "Could it be that you laid some foundation before the age of eight in Eastcliff? You left Eastcliff at the age of eight, and now you've returned after so many years, you dare to be arrogant in front of me?"
Geraldo chuckled and asked him, "Second Brother, haven't you noticed that Little Charlie looks somewhat familiar? Don't you think he resembles someone?"
Dario squinted his eyes and carefully examined Charlie, then curled his lip. "What's so special about this kid? He's just ordinary, nothing remarkable. Not as handsome and suave as I was when I was young."
Geraldo laughed, "Second Brother, under my protection for so many years, you've become more and more decrepit. It's really a waste to have lived for over forty years!"
Dario was startled for a moment, subconsciously asking, "What do you mean? Don't beat around the bush here, just say what you want to say!"
Geraldo nodded, "Alright! I'll just say it then!"
After saying that, Geraldo stood up, arrogantly saying, "Do you remember, back then I had a sworn brother? The reason why the Snow family is where it is today is largely thanks to his promotion over the past decade or two! Even when our father was still alive, he treated him with great respect and even honored him as a guest of honor. At that time, you were just a playboy who was half a bottle of water shaking around. Our father didn't even let you get too close to my sworn brother for fear of embarrassing the Snow family in front of him. What's the last name of my sworn brother?"
Dario had long forgotten Charlie's father for many years. After all, the deceased are gone, and many relatives may not remember a deceased person for more than ten years, let alone Dario, who had no relationship with Charlie's father.
At that time, Dario was just watching his eldest brother become sworn brothers with the brightest star of the Wade family, feeling jealous and envious in his heart, but after Charlie's father passed away, he gradually forgot about it.
However, now that his elder brother directly named him, he immediately thought of that handsome and extraordinary figure.
Chapter 1556 - "Of Dragons and Heirs: Charlie's Lineage Revealed"
Upon hearing the elder's final question, he instinctively said, "I remember him, he's surnamed Wade, the most formidable figure in the Wade family back then."
At this point, he suddenly felt like he was struck by lightning, his eyes widened to the extreme, staring at Charlie incessantly!
In that instant, the two figures separated by twenty years merged in his mind.
It was only then that he realized, the imposing young man before him now bore such a striking resemblance to the young man full of vigor back then!
Thinking of Charlie also surnamed Wade, and being so close to his elder brother, he suddenly felt as if he had been struck by lightning, stuttering as he pointed at Charlie, his voice trembling as he asked Geraldo, "Elder brother, is he... is he the son of Second Master Wade of the Wade family?!"
Second Master Wade of the Wade family referred to Charlie's father, Drake Wade!
The name "Drake" was taken from a classic poem by a great figure: "Today, with the long reins in hand, when will I bind the azure dragon!"
And Drake's name implied: the Wade family has a son who can bind the azure dragon!
And he, among the heirs of the Wade family back then, ranked second.
Although not the eldest son, he was the strongest in the Wade family, capable of strategizing and winning victories in the business world at a young age!
Under his leadership, the Wade family even engaged in back-and-forth struggles with the Rothschild family, with centuries of history in Europe and America, in the business world, and even managed to make the other party ultimately suffer losses and compromise!
Back then, countless second-generation wealthy heirs in Eastcliff idolized him!
Countless wealthy heirs sighed at his prowess, wishing their children could be like Drake!
Countless wealthy young ladies admired him immensely and considered him the best candidate for a husband!
To marry, marry Drake. This was the most famous saying in the circle of Eastcliff's socialites back then!
Back then, while there were many eligible young ladies, who had ever witnessed the grand occasion of many wealthy families seeking after a single man?!
Back then, countless business giants came to the Wade family on their own initiative, hoping to marry their daughters to Drake!
Dario couldn't help but reminisce about the past. Drake had overshadowed all his peers in Eastcliff with his brilliance alone!
At that time, everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, why were they born in the same era as Drake? Drake was like the bright moon in the night sky, who could contend with him?
Thinking of this, Dario could already conclude that Charlie was indeed Drake's son!
Thinking of Drake's heroic figure back then, his heart was suddenly filled with awe. Looking at Charlie, he suddenly knelt down on one knee, his face full of submission as he blurted out, "Young Master Wade, please forgive my incompetence, I didn't realize you were the son of Brother Drake!"
Although Lucas hadn't spoken for a while, seeing his second brother kneeling down, he immediately followed suit and knelt down beside him.
Feliciano and Javier were both stunned. They were young and didn't know about Drake's glorious deeds back then. Seeing their father kneeling down to Charlie, they were shocked and dumbfounded.
Javier immediately wanted to protest loudly, but he was pulled back and his mouth was covered by Feliciano, who had a higher vision.
Here was Dario, kneeling on one knee, choking up, sighing, "When I was young, I secretly made a vow in my heart to bow to Brother Drake for the rest of my life! Unfortunately, Brother Drake passed away young, so I never had the chance to learn from him. If I had the opportunity to learn a little from him back then, I wouldn't be so dull-witted today."
Chapter 1557 - "Acknowledging Mount Tai"
The mention of Drake's name still makes many middle-aged members of the prominent families in Eastcliff sigh with regret.
Because for these big families, nothing is more important than a powerful heir who can command respect at a moment's notice.
The business world is like a battlefield. Sometimes even a slight deviation can lead to total ruin and irreparable loss. That's why many families fluctuate in the game of power, and many have even disappeared from the historical stage.
For a family to thrive for generations, the amount of money and land they possess is not as important as whether their descendants can continue to produce outstanding individuals.
The current prosperity of the Wade family is closely related to the solid foundation laid by Drake twenty years ago.
That's why people remember Drake and regard him as a shining moon in their hearts.
Charlie hadn't expected that when the names of his father were mentioned, both Dario and Lucas would actually kneel down on one knee. Seeing the genuine respect in their eyes, his anger towards them eased slightly.
At this moment, Dario turned around and looked at his son Feliciano and the third son of the Snow family, Javier, and shouted, "You two, why haven't you knelt down and apologized to the descendants of Drake?!"
Feliciano already understood.
Although he hadn't heard much about Drake, he guessed that Charlie was a descendant of the Wade family in Eastcliff.
Although the Snow family and the Wade family were both among the three major families in Eastcliff, there was a huge gap in strength between them.
Some people joked that the so-called three major families of Eastcliff were actually just "two dragons playing with a pearl."
The two dragons referred to the Wade family and the Salvador family, while the Snow family was just that pearl.
The strength of the Wade family itself was much stronger than that of the Snow family.
Even if Geraldo, Dario, and Lucas were tied together, they would still be no match for the Wade family.
What's more, Geraldo, the eldest brother of the Snow family, was now standing with Charlie.
In other words, what Dario and Lucas were facing was not only the Wade family but also half of the Snow family!
After all, the current eldest brother, Geraldo, looked like he had recovered. If they really started a fight, even if the second and third brothers combined their strength, they couldn't match up to the eldest brother, let alone the Wade family.
So Feliciano didn't dare to delay. He took three steps forward and knelt behind his father, sincerely saying, "Mr. Wade, please forgive my ignorance. I failed to recognize Mount Tai! (Greatness)!"
Although Javier wasn't as smart as Feliciano, seeing this, he didn't dare to ask too much. He came forward and knelt down, imitating his cousin's respectful tone, "Mr. Wade, please forgive my ignorance. I failed to recognize Mount Tai!"
Charlie nodded slightly and said coldly, "In consideration of your respect for my father, I won't pursue the matter of your insult to me for now."
With these words, the four of them breathed a sigh of relief.
But Charlie continued, "However, you two brothers colluding and attempting to seize assets under Uncle Snow's name, spreading rumors of Uncle Snow's illness, and conspiring with many directors to usurp power in the board meeting. You must provide Uncle Snow with a clear solution to this matter. Otherwise, I won't let you off!"
Dario already understood that this power struggle had completely failed.
He couldn't even beat his older brother now, and he had also lost the trust of the board. Relying on himself and his third brother to continue to resist his older brother was simply a pipe dream. The best solution now was to immediately admit defeat and try to return to the previous status quo.
So he immediately looked at Geraldo and said sincerely, "Brother, this matter was my greed. I admit my mistake and am willing to accept punishment. From today onwards, I will completely dispel all attempts and fully assist my brother in managing the Snow Group!"
Chapter 1558 - "Wading Through Votes: The Snow Group's Future"
The third brother, Lucas, quickly apologized, "Elder Brother, I apologize just like the second brother! In the future, if you have any orders, I, Lucas, will definitely follow without any hesitation!"
Geraldo's expression flickered with a hint of regret and hesitation.
Actually, he didn't expect the second and third brothers to give up resistance so quickly.
He initially thought they would resist stubbornly, but unexpectedly, the identity of Charlie and his father, Drake, completely scared them.
So, he achieved a complete victory all at once, and both brothers sincerely admitted their mistakes. He hadn't figured out how to deal with them.
At this moment, Charlie spoke, "Since you want to admit your mistakes, at least there should be a gesture. Although I'm an outsider, I have a small suggestion. Let's listen and see if it's feasible."
Geraldo quickly said, "Little Charlie, go ahead!"
Charlie smiled, "Uncle Snow, these four people are also your blood relatives. In my opinion, the ability to correct one's mistakes is a great virtue."
Geraldo and Lucas were pleased to hear this, nodding hastily, "Yes, elder Brother, we are all brothers. Considering our blood ties and our sincere repentance, please spare us this time!"
Charlie then said, "Don't be in a hurry. I can spare you, but forgiveness comes with conditions."
Geraldo certainly knew that Charlie wouldn't be so kind to intercede for them voluntarily. There must be other conditions as part of the exchange, so he immediately clasped his fists, "Young Master Wade, please speak!"
Charlie said calmly, "Both of you are shareholders of the Snow Group and hold shares in the company. Since you want to follow Uncle Snow wholeheartedly, it's only natural to bind yourselves closely to him. Therefore, my suggestion is for both of you to immediately transfer all the voting rights corresponding to the shares in your hands to Uncle Snow permanently."
Charlie wanted their voting rights, not their actual shares. In other words, they would retain their shares and continue to earn money accordingly. However, after handing over the voting rights, they would have no say in the boardroom decisions. Everything would be subject to the decisions of the controlling party.
This way, Geraldo would achieve an absolute control requirement of 51% of the voting rights!
In the future, he would have the final say in the Snow Group!
Even if all the remaining shareholders united, they would at most have 49% of the voting rights, so it was impossible to shake Geraldo's control.
When Geraldo heard this, he felt a sense of clarity in his heart.
He didn't expect that Charlie not only saved his life but also wanted to help him regain control of the Snow Group.
This kid had a clean and decisive style, reminiscent of his father, Drake!
Thinking of this, besides gratitude, Geraldo also sighed, sighing for his sworn Brother!
Charlie, who had fallen into Aurous Hill for many years, hadn't received a good education or experienced favorable conditions. He had completely struggled out of the grassroots, yet he had a demeanor reminiscent of a great general.
If his sworn Brother were still alive during these years and Charlie could be carefully cultivated under his father Drake, Charlie might have become a globally shining figure by now!
Unfortunately, this beautiful vision could only be exchanged for a sigh.
However, the more Geraldo looked at Charlie, the more pleasing he found him.
If he could become his son-in-law in the future, he would surely bring lifelong happiness to his daughter. He and his wife could also rest assured!
Chapter 1559 - "Hope and Compromise: The Snow Family's Choice"
At this moment, Dario felt a pang of regret.
Charlie's words made him realize that he was helping his older brother and surrendering his own weapons.
In a company, the number of employees and departments under your command doesn't matter much. What's important is how much influence you wield.
The voting rights corresponding to shares are like the guns in the power struggle within the company.
If he were to surrender all his voting rights now, it would be like handing over all his weapons, completely giving up the possibility of resistance.
Honestly, he didn't want to be so controlled by others.
But then again, he had no choice.
Disagree?
Even if he disagreed, there was nothing he could do. After all, his older brother had recovered now, and with the assistance of the young master of the Wade family, he was no match for them at all.
Right now, they were still playing a game of sunshine tactics with him, genuinely asking him to surrender without harm. If he didn't agree, they might switch to a more sinister scheme, and by then, it wouldn't just be surrendering without harm; it might be cutting off all future prospects!
Thinking of this, he sighed lightly and said, "Young Master Wade, I agree to your proposal, I'll hand over all the voting rights!"
Lucas had been waiting for his second brother's stance. He was somewhat weak-willed and lacked a clear mind. Anyway, this matter was something he had started with his second brother, so naturally, he had to go along with his second brother's decisions.
So he hurriedly said, "Young Master Wade, I have no objections either!"
Charlie nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Geraldo and said, "Uncle Snow, in that case, let's have the legal department come over and draft the voting rights transfer agreement. After signing the agreement, we can hold a press conference in the announcement hall and make this matter public."
Saying that, Charlie glanced at the time and said, "It's already past ten o'clock. If we act quickly, we can hold the press conference before eleven-thirty. By the time the stock market closes in the morning, the stock price of the Snow Group should soar."
"Yes!" Geraldo nodded vigorously, immediately saying, "Let's do as you say, Little Charlie!"
After that, he took out his phone and called his assistant, "Call all the members of the legal department over immediately!"
Dario gave up resistance, feeling a lot more relaxed in his heart. Then he thought of the inexplicable loss of reproductive ability experienced by himself, his younger brother, son, and nephew, and hurriedly pleaded, "Young Master Wade, yesterday the four of us suddenly lost our ability in that aspect. Honestly, the entire future of the Snow family lies with my son and nephew, so please, spare us."
Geraldo was somewhat puzzled and didn't understand what Dario was talking about when he said the four of them had lost their ability in that aspect.
At this moment, Dario and his two sons, Feliciano and Javier, also looked at Charlie with pleading eyes, hoping he could restore their ability and vigor.
At this moment, Charlie calmly said, "First of all, I want to make it clear to you that this matter is reversible for me. If I'm in a good mood, I can restore all four of you to your original state."
Upon hearing this, the four of them were overjoyed.
What they feared most was that all of this would be irreversible.
If it were truly irreversible, everything would be over.
Even if they compromised, admitted defeat, and surrendered their voting rights, they still couldn't enjoy the pleasures of life.
But Charlie's statement that it was reversible instantly ignited hope in their hearts.
However, Charlie's tone changed, and he said calmly, "Although it's reversible, when it will be reversed depends on your performance and my personal mood. If you perform well and satisfy me, then I will consider it."
Dario and the others' faces immediately turned bitter melon-like.
It couldn't be restored for the time being.
Chapter 1560 - "Charlie's Terms: The End of Resistance"
So, are we all just going to continue living as eunuchs like this?
When will this kind of life come to an end?
But since Charlie has said so, everyone indeed dares not disobey him.
Otherwise, if he gets unhappy for any reason and decides not to restore us, wouldn't we be done for?
Therefore, Dario could only respectfully say, "Please rest assured, Young Master Wade. We will definitely perform well!"
Charlie nodded lightly and said calmly, "You may all rise now. When the legal affairs personnel come in later and see this scene, they'll surely find it quite strange."
Upon hearing this, the four stood up.
Then, Charlie's voice turned cold again, "Until I voluntarily disclose my identity to the outside world, none of you four are allowed to say a word about it to anyone. Otherwise, I won't spare you."
Dario knew he couldn't afford to provoke Charlie. Not only was he the young master of the Wade family, but he also had his elder Brother's support. What's more, Charlie completely controlled the "lifeline" of the four of them. Even if he were to die, Dario wouldn't dare to offend him.
So, he readily agreed, saying, "Young Master Wade, please rest assured. We will never disclose a single word about your matters to anyone!"
The other three also nodded one after another, showing a very humble attitude.
Seeing their sincere attitude, Charlie nodded slightly. Then, he turned to Geraldo and said, "Uncle Snow, during the press conference later, I'll just be a spectator below and won't show up in front of the media."
Geraldo nodded and said, "Alright, Little Charlie. I'll have my secretary arrange a seat for you later."
Soon, more than a dozen people from the legal department of the Snow Group came up.
These dozen or so people were all top lawyers and legal professionals in the country.
With their professional abilities, they were here to safeguard the legal rights and interests of the entire Snow Group, each one of them elite.
And the agreement for the permanent transfer of voting rights was straightforward and clear-cut, without any loopholes, so they quickly drafted a flawless contract.
Once the contract was signed, it meant that Dario and Lucas would permanently and unconditionally transfer their voting rights corresponding to their shares to their elder Brother, Geraldo.
Even if they were to die, or if the heirs of their shares were to inherit them, they would still have to abide by this agreement.
Even if Geraldo were to die, his shareholding heirs would naturally inherit all the voting rights corresponding to the shares of Dario and Lucas.
In other words, even decades later, if the three brothers of the Snow family were to pass away and their shares were inherited by their own children, Haidee would still be able to fully control the Snow Group, not fearing that the children of the second and third brothers would attempt to seize power.
At this moment, neither of the two had any objection and obediently signed their names on the agreement.
Each agreement was drawn up in quintuplicate, with one copy kept by Geraldo, another by either Dario or Lucas.
The remaining three copies were entrusted to the legal department for safekeeping, filed and kept by the notary office, and stored in a bank safe.
This way, it prevented anyone from attempting to destroy all the contracts.
After the contracts were signed, the second and third brothers of the Snow family officially and permanently gave up their resistance.
From now on, they could only honestly follow Geraldo to make money and receive dividends. If Geraldo didn't allow them to speak, they wouldn't even have the right to speak at the board of directors.
With the contracts signed, Geraldo stood up and said, "Let's go to the press hall. The media reporters who came early in the morning to wait for us must have been waiting for a long time, right?"
, and Claire had to deal with so much BS 'cause of him. He even had the nerve to ask for money during Grandma Wilson's big party, making Claire hella embarrassed 
. They kicked Charlie Wade out, but then plot twist! 
Some butler dude shows up. Turns out, Charlie Wade's actually from the uber-rich Wade clan. The butler's like, "Come home, fam." But since his parents were, like, done dirty by the Wade fam, he's like "Nah." But he did take his grandpa’s black card loaded with 10 billion. 
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