Chapter 241

Serena raised a hand, signaling for silence. She stared at him, as if she was warning him. Zach clenched his fists but said nothing. Only then did Serena speak. "All of you here are my elders. You have more life experience and wider networks than me. So, why is it that none of you are bringing in business and making connections? "Instead, you sit here taking shots at my performance. Or do the profits from the deals I secure not end up in your dividends?" The murmurs around the room quieted slightly. A few uncles shifted uncomfortably, their expressions darkening. After all, they had all benefited from the earnings. Serena continued, "And yet, with Mr. Foster sitting right here, you have the nerve to twist things, implying that our client makes business decisions based on attraction. If he weren't here, would you go even further? "Would you start whispering behind closed doors that anyone who secures a deal with Foster Group must have slept with him? Are you saying that Mr. Foste