As James Campbell’s face alternated between shades of black and white, Elly Campbell simply looked at Adam Jones very calmly.
"Sit quietly and don’t speak."
Although Adam’s fifteen percent of shares were indeed attractive and would further aid her upcoming plans, she did not want to accept such a large favor from him.
Besides, who knew if Adam’s words were just said in the heat of the moment.
But Elly didn’t believe that James really took it seriously.
On one hand, it was clear to anyone that Adam had feelings for Elly these past days; on the other hand, the two now had a three-year-old son.
The Jones family’s eldest grandson, which was Elly’s biggest trump card.
Could little William actually compare with mere tens of billions?
Maybe Adam wasn’t just speaking off the cuff when he said he would give the shares to Elly.
"Adam, you’d better think this through. If you give her the shares, Campbell Corporation will have nothing to do with you, and besides, you’ve divorced her. Do you think these shares will make her change her mind?"
The shareholders present seemed to have heard a shocking secret, finding it hard to believe as they looked at the couple, who were clearly supposed to be throwing out flirtatious banter; it didn’t seem like they were divorced at all.
Well, although looking at the current situation, it seemed more like President Jones was the one throwing out the flirtatious banter unilaterally.
Elly’s brow furrowed involuntarily when she heard James reveal that they were divorced.
She disliked her private matters being discussed in public, and James, in his attempt to stop Adam, really was despicable enough to do anything.
James thought his "reminder" of their separation would make Adam hesitate about his recent suggestion, but instead, Adam was seen giving him a cold look, as if he was looking at a badly beaten, drowning dog.
"You think I care about the trivial Campbell Corporation? If these fifteen percent of shares can make my wife happy, what’s the harm in giving them away?"
Elly’s mouth twitched involuntarily upon hearing Adam’s sarcastic "sweet talk."
"Adam Jones, can you shut up?"
She watched Adam’s ingratiating demeanor and, despite trying to hold back, couldn’t help but speak up.
Seeing that Adam sat obediently in his chair without uttering a single word seemed to fascinate the shareholders present.
Since Old Master Campbell’s birthday banquet, everyone knew about Elly and Adam’s marital relationship.
If James hadn’t mentioned their divorce just now, they wouldn’t have been able to tell at all.
A divorced couple flirting at a shareholder meeting?
Elly wasn’t interested in dealing with Adam’s sudden outburst. Instead, she said to James, "Don’t worry, Director Campbell, my appetite isn’t that big. This thirty-five percent of shares is enough for me to deal with you."
As she spoke, she smiled slightly, but her eyes were devoid of any warmth. Even at the shareholder meeting, she didn’t hide her intent to go against James at all.
James was choked by her words, struggling to catch his breath in an instant and almost passing out, "Elly, you... you..."
"Secretary Edmonds, bring a chair for Director Campbell."
Elly directly ignored the infuriated James, addressing his female secretary behind him, then turning her gaze to the directors, "Let’s get on with the meeting, everyone."
This was just a routine monthly shareholder meeting that was meant to be a mere formality. It ended in less than half an hour.
And that certain dominant president who had made his entrance lavishly and stirred up a scene of flirtation remained silent thereafter.