Chapter 78

"Since Grandma handed the company over to our side of the family, I obviously have the right to assist my dad in managing things. If we just let this mess slide and watch someone pocket company money without consequences, then what's the point of having a general manager? May as well hand over the title, right? If you disagree, feel free to bring it up with Grandma directly." Clara stood her ground, not budging an inch. "You..." Anna was speechless, clearly losing this round. "You two..." Stephen Howard looked at Anna and Jeremy with bitter disappointment. He had originally planned to give the other side a hard time—now there wasn't even a chance to do that. "Ahem... big brother, it's really my fault for not managing things well. Let's just let this go. I was misled too, and we'll leave now." Stephen quickly tried to soften things with a forced smile. But Clara said calmly, "Uncle Stephen, it's probably too late now. The police will be here any minute. Embezzling company funds—well, th