Forced to Marry a Female Billionaire CEO

At this moment, everyone seated was looking at Xu Ke, who stood beside the main seat, their eyes filled with mockery. They wanted to see how he would react. This was outright humiliation, served right to his face.

Wang Yu's expression was even more contemptuous. So what if you have a sharp tongue? I've called you to this meeting, but you can't sit down. You can only stand behind Wong Qifu like a subordinate, listening to us decide your fate... Trash is trash. You'll never get to turn the tables and become the master!

Seeing the situation, Zhan Yunning glanced at Wong Qifu. She knew that, given her status, the most appropriate thing to do was to get a chair for Xu Ke. After all, she was the best-suited person present for such a task. However, she already disliked Xu Ke for being a troublemaker. After the look he'd given her back in the office, she no longer felt inclined to help. So, she instinctively looked to Wong Qifu, waiting for an order.

Wong Qifu's expression darkened as she saw how everyone was treating Xu Ke. Their blatant humiliation had gone too far. But just as she was about to lose her temper, Xu Ke smiled. "Alright, let's start the meeting."

He covertly shot Wong Qifu a look. In this situation, they've already put me in my place. If things escalate now, it will only make Wong Qifu lose face. I have no choice but to back down. Besides, logically and emotionally, I really don't have the right to sit at this table yet. As much as I want to kill Wang Tianlu and Wang Yu, I have to back down for Wong Qifu's sake.

Seeing this, Wong Qifu's eyes flickered, but she said nothing more. "Let's begin."

She sat down, her face an emotionless mask as she looked at the others. Xu Ke, along with Wang Wu, Lin Qinghua, and Zhan Yunning, stepped back to stand behind her.

Seeing the matter settled so peacefully, some of the directors who loved to stir the pot felt a little disappointed. They had been eager to see the lawless, ever-troublemaking Xu Ke—the man who had offended a whole circle of media and told people to eat shit at a press conference—get into a fight with Wang Tianlu. But, to their surprise, nothing happened.

When Wang Yu saw Xu Ke back down, he gloated inwardly. Weren't you so high and mighty in the office just now? Going on about being the 'new master'? Calling me a dog? Look who's the dog now! The real dog is the trash who can only stand behind Wong Qifu, humiliated without being able to say a word! If you're not qualified to sit at this table, you're not qualified, period!

Zhan Yunning, however, felt a stir in her heart. I thought a man who dared to tell someone to eat shit at a press conference wouldn't be such a pushover today. I never expected him to act like this...

Seated next to Wong Qifu, Wang Tianlu watched Xu Ke stand there quietly, as if he weren't the one being humiliated. His expression didn't change, but a hint of vigilance crept into his eyes. For Xu Ke to endure this so easily, he either has incredible self-control or is so confident that a temporary concession means nothing to him. Either way, I need to be wary. This Xu Ke might not be as easy to handle as I thought.

After sitting down, Wong Qifu got straight to the point, looking at Wang Tianlu. "This meeting was called mainly at Uncle Lu's suggestion. I'm not entirely sure what we're here to discuss, so I hope Uncle Lu can enlighten us."

At her words, everyone's gaze turned to Wang Tianlu.

Wang Tianlu smiled and didn't beat around the bush. "Today's meeting concerns both public and private matters—specifically, Xiao Fu's marriage.

"Ordinarily, Xiao Fu's marriage is a personal affair, not something to be discussed in a formal setting like this.

"However, given recent events, which all of you have witnessed, we are compelled to address it."

At his words, many of the directors nodded in agreement. The whole situation with Xu Ke had caused an uproar over the past couple of days. While the media storm had gradually subsided after the press conference—after all, the public's attention span is notoriously short, and holding it for more than two days is a feat in itself—the internal discussions about Xu Ke within the Wang Family Corporation had never died down. They couldn't begin to predict what other earth-shattering trouble this pretty boy would cause in the future, especially since he had forced the corporation to hold a press conference less than twenty days into his engagement with Wong Qifu.

Wang Tianlu continued, "I believe that if we don't discuss this issue now, the future losses to the corporation could far exceed what we can bear.

"So, I hope Xiao Fu can answer us: how do you intend to handle this?"

He used Wong Qifu's familiar name, Xiao Fu, but to Wang Wu and the others, it sounded insidious. His immediate fearmongering caused flashes of anger to appear on the faces of Wang Wu, Lin Qinghua, and Zhan Yunning. Could the matter with Xu Ke really cause such a major problem for the Wang Family Corporation?!

"What kind of resolution are you looking for?" Wong Qifu asked, looking at Wang Tianlu.

A small smile played on Wang Tianlu's lips. "That's up to you, isn't it?"

"You were the one who called this meeting, Uncle Lu. So naturally, I'm here to listen to your proposed solutions," Wong Qifu said coolly.

Seeing that Wong Qifu wasn't taking the bait, Wang Tianlu got straight to the point. "It's quite simple. First, when will Xu Ke repay the corporation resources he used?

"Second, how will you resolve the losses this incident has caused the corporation?

"And third, given that you handled this matter by acting unilaterally and ignoring the bigger picture, are you still fit for the position of chairman? Should this meeting begin considering who a more suitable replacement might be?"

Hearing Wang Tianlu bring up replacing the chairman so soon after the meeting began, everyone's expression changed. This Wang Tianlu is way too eager... But regardless of whether they supported Wang Tianlu or Wong Qifu, none of the directors spoke up immediately.

Wong Qifu looked at Wang Tianlu, completely unsurprised by his questions. "Is that all?"

"For now," Wang Tianlu said, his eyes crinkling into a smile.

Wong Qifu replied coolly, "Fine. I'll answer your questions one by one.

"First, Xu Ke does not need to repay the corporation for its resources, because he was entitled to use them.

"Every employee who contributes to this corporation deserves its full support.

"When Xu Ke's reputation was being tarnished by outsiders, it was only right and proper for the corporation to step in and defend him.

"Second, it has not yet been conclusively determined whether this incident caused any actual losses to the corporation.

"And third, this is not a formal board meeting. If you wish to discuss replacing the chairman and legal representative, please reserve that topic for an official board meeting."

"Any more questions?" Wong Qifu asked, her tone light as she finished her rebuttal.

Her voice faded into a quiet room. Everyone exchanged glances before turning to look at Wang Tianlu. Why isn't he saying anything? The main event today was supposed to be him going after Wong Qifu... How could he fall silent right after she responded?

But Wang Tianlu was simply staring at Wang Yu. It's his turn to step up! We agreed that he would be the one to confront Wong Qifu. If he doesn't challenge her in this meeting, what's the point of this confrontation at all?