Chapter 237

"Ms. Harper, this way please." Walking alongside Mr. Johnson, Celeste led the entire acquisition team from Shaw Corporation through the lobby turnstiles and into the elevator, heading straight for the tenth-floor conference room. Back when her parents were still around, Celeste rarely visited the company, let alone got involved in its affairs. Still, the place didn't feel unfamiliar. "This is where the higher-ups usually meet. It's close to Finance too. You and your team can work from here for now. If there's anything you need, talk to the coordination assistant." "Got it, thank you, Mr. Johnson." "Don't mention it." Mr. Johnson, hair graying and clearly past his prime, paused before speaking again. "Ms. Harper, I have a small favor to ask. Not sure if it's okay to bring it up." "Please, go ahead. You've been part of the board for years. You still hold shares even after the acquisition. Anything you'd like, feel free to say." Since Shaw's acquisition of Goodwin was through a debt-to-eq