In the conference room, a few shareholders were deep in conversation.


    "We only went along with Colby out of respect for Mr. Elwood, but now that he''s gone, Colby still acts like he owns the ce. Today, we''re voting to boot him out!"


    "Exactly! How can a kid from the slums be the head of the White family? I was already annoyed when he rebranded the White family as Costello Corporation. Now that he''s back, it''s the perfect time to settle the score!"


    Outside the room, Sophie overheard the shareholders'' disdainful remarks about Colby, and it hit her like a punch in the gut.


    She had heard all sorts of rumors about Colby-some said he was cold-hearted, others said he was ruthless. Before Colby revealed he was the heir to the Costello family, people painted him as a demon straight out of hell, throwing every nastybel at him.


    But once everyone knew Colby was the rightful heir, their tune changed. Over the past year, Sophie hadn''t heard anyone question his legitimacy. She had hoped the worst was over, but apparently, even after wing his way to the top, these trust-fund babies still looked down on him.


    With a loud bang, Colby kicked open the conference room door, startling everyone inside.


    When they saw Colby, their faces paled.


    "Colby! Don''t act like you run this ce!"


    Holding Sophie''s hand, Colby casually settled into the executive chair. "If the door''s broken, I''ll cover it. No need to dip into Johns'' funds."


    "You..."


    Before Johns could respond, Colby turned to his secretary. "Get finance to fix the door."


    "Yes, Colby."


    The secretary quickly left with a few others.


    Sophie couldn''t help but smile. Colby was


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    "Colby, we''re discussing internal matters. Isn''t it inappropriate to bring an outsider?"


    One shareholder shot Sophie a disapproving look, clearly unhappy with her presence.


    "This is my wife, the Lady of Costello Corporation. So, what do you think? Is she an outsider or one of us?"


    Colby''s words left them all exchanging confused nces.


    Colby got married? How did they not know?


    Colby looked unfazed, "Get to the point. I don''t have the patience for your rambling."


    "We want you to step down. The White family''s shares should be handed over too."


    "Oh?" Colby raised an eyebrow. "Since when do you get to decide about my shares?"


    "Don''t think we don''t know how Mr. Elwood died! You killed him and changed his will! Those shares were never yours!"


    "For years you''ve been enjoying the


    White family''s perks, kicking out its members one by one. You''ve had your fill!" .


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    "Plus, we''ve found a more suitable


    essor. Do yourself a favor and


    the shares now, save


    eryone the hassle."


    Their barrage of usations aimed to dethrone Colby.


    Colby, seemingly unbothered, asked, "I''m curious, who exactly do you think is the better sessor?"