His Devious Rule

Alvin is selling the company to foreigners?

The shareholders were aware many foreign businessmen waited like eagles to acquire the potential companies and morph the company into their brand.

If the foreigner takes over, they would change the rules, and clauses without considering their opinion. Their beliefs and principles in business wouldn't be the same as the foreigners. Hence Casper's words jolted them.

Brushing his eyes over the reaction of the shareholders, Casper smirked looking at Alvin but Alvin's reaction wasn't as he expected. Alvin was watching Casper as if Alvin was a scriptwriter of the drama and Casper was the main lead, following the script.

Shouldn't Alvin get angry at the developments? Because no one was going to support Alvin if he wanted to become the CEO.

Perhaps, Alvin was just making him fluster. Wasn't he? Casper convinced himself and continued the reason behind his actions.

"Hence I started the rumor to stop you all from meeting him and form a strong alliance with each other." Casper's firm tone to justify his actions successfully influenced the shareholders.

The shareholders who weren't meeting each other had gathered, formed groups, and supported each other due to rumors. So What Casper said made sense to them.

Steve Hanks was staring at Alvin in disbelief. He expected Alvin to desire the power and assets of the Matthews family. Becoming the president of the large conglomerate was more advantageous than destroying it or trading it with a foreigner. He couldn't believe Alvin didn't fancy any of it.

Instead of accepting his mistake and apologizing, Casper lied and blamed his actions on Alvin, "I had to stop him from ruining my family and the company. I had no better choice than the company legal team who were working on it."

Oddly, many shareholders found Casper's actions reasonable after hearing it from him. Whereas many of them found it as an excuse.

Casper, who noticed the dissatisfied reaction of the majority shareholders, pulled Anya into the discussion to convince them. "Some of you might be thinking I kept the team busy hence we weren't able to foresee the anti-corruption raid. You are wrong.

We didn't get a hint of it because Anya Owen is behind the raid. It wasn't a coincidence. His wife planned that attack right on the first court hearing." Then he self-glorified, "Yet, I chose to come to the company, ignoring my family."

There was another round of gasps in the hall. Some glanced at Alvin while some looked at each other. They hadn't expected those rumors to be true.

Their minds started ringing the same bell. They wanted to stop Alvin from giving foreigners a chance to take over the company.

But how could they do that?

Will Alvin listen to them?

Liam on the other hand felt like throwing up hearing 'my family' from Casper's mouth. Casper's family had only Casper, the name of the family, the company, and the power of money.

He gazed at Alvin who was watching everything unfold without countering even once. He wanted to speak and take over the control of the company so that Alvin doesn't think of bringing a foreigner.

'Beep,' His mobile vibrated in his pocket. Lilian and their daughter were in his condo without any help. He didn't want to ignore any message from them if there was any issue. So he pulled the mobile out to see Rob's message. [Say Nothing.] It meant Alvin had a plan and Alvin's plan was in motion.

Liam slowly breathed out to stay calm. Liam couldn't understand how Alvin could do anything when Casper was instigating all the shareholders against him.

Then Liam sighed, blaming himself for the situation. If he hadn't told Casper what Alvin had planned, Casper wouldn't have got any leverage against Alvin.

Casper continued to blame Alvin, how much Alvin hated them, and how he could do anything to harm them. Or else why would Alvin buy invest such a large amount in Matthews out of all other companies?

There was pin-drop silence in the whole hall. Casper was gloating about having complete control over the shareholders including Steve Hanks. He was sniggered, making his son a villain in front of all.

Well, Casper's happiness was short-lived.

'Clap… clap… clap…' Alvin started clapping without getting up from the chair and grabbed everyone's attention on him.

Liam and Harrison: "..."

Casper frowned without understanding what Alvin was trying to do. He was expecting Alvin to give long speechless and push the blame on him to gain the favor but Alvin didn't look like he had any such plans.

Alvin applauded Casper, approving how smoothly control took control of more than thirty shareholders. Even the infuriated shareholders were supporting Casper.

Honestly, Alvin wasn't capable of that. That kind of patience, justification, and manipulation wasn't his cup of coffee.

Although there were many lies, Alvin didn't mind being blamed. In fact, he was glad Casper indoctrinated the shareholders against him. Now, the shareholders were frightened thinking about what he would do.

"Chairman Matthews is absolutely faultless." He acknowledged everything Casper said without a hint of hesitation.

A devilish smile appeared on his face looking at Casper. It would be too late before Casper could deduce his plan. "I, Alvin Matthews, looking for the most obnoxious capitalist to cause havoc in the Matthews Industries."

Harrison's back straightened hearing Alvin. Liam panicked without understanding what Alvin was up to. The smile disappeared from Casper's face. He furrowed without getting what Alvin was up to.

Was he going to sow the seed of fear and keep them restless?

Was Alvin going to do as he said?

The shareholders were flustered and the buzzing noise soon filled the hall. Some were talking to each other, some were telling that Alvin couldn't do that and a few were asking Casper to stop Alvin.

How could they stop Alvin? They had no control or right over the stocks Alvin was holding. Alvin could do anything with those stocks.

Alvin suddenly stood up during the commotion. Rob followed right After Alvin. Alvin solemnly announced, "Probably the company won't belong to Matthews next time."

Casper bellowed at Alvin, "Alvin Matthews."

The shareholders started convincing Alvin to forget the past and his grudges, he should protect the company and be supportive of the family.

Alvin wanted to leave the city and go to his wife. So he cut in, "On a condition."

Everyone became all ears to solve the calamity that was heading to the company. Liam, who was barely holding his nerves by trusting Alvin, anticipated Alvin's words. The frowns on Casper's forehead were deepening.

Alvin looked at Casper as he lifted his hand and pointed at Casper, "Strip him of the powers."

The hall froze while Liam and Harrison breathed in relief. They were afraid for a moment, Alvin was going to do something harmful.

Casper couldn't believe he all along helped Alvin to leverage his plan. Even though Liam was the CEO by position, most of the powers were in his hands. The shareholders would choose to take his rights away instead of risking the company's future.

If he doesn't have the powers, he wouldn't have control over the company or any resources. He would become a chairman who heads the shareholders' meeting twice or thrice a year. It was more or less a retirement.

He stared at Alvin who didn't try to be a good guy to earn the support of the shareholders. He didn't covet any position in the company. He didn't have to give a lengthy speech to impress anybody. He used the accusations in his favor to achieve his goal.

Alvin dropped his hand and mused, "Or else…" He didn't complete it and everyone knew what Alvin would do.

The silence enveloped there again. None dared to be the first ones to speak, feeling their heart racing in an unknown fear.

Steve Hanks became the first to voice his thoughts, "Step down from your position." There was anger in the tone.

Slowly another one spoke, "Undoubtedly Chairman Matthews had taken the wrong decisions on a whim and misused the company resources."

"Looking at the bigger picture and future of the company, we can't let your family issues affect the company's growth."

"It's time Chairman Matthews retires before he makes any grave mistakes."

Alvin became the last person to snigger while others focused on Casper as stopping Alvin wasn't in their hands.