Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Edgar couldn't believe what had just happened - Briar had actually become the new head of Jennings Group . It felt like a bad joke . He always thought the company was his , especially after Rosalia passed away . Yet in less than an hour , Briar had snatched it right out of his hands . After the final vote , Briar kept that calm smile on her face . She glanced at the stunned Edgar and said , " Sorry , Dad . But this is what everyone agreed on . Starting today , I'm the president of Jennings Group . " She clapped for herself . The shareholders joined in awkwardly , their applause weak and hesitant . But with all the dirt Briar had on them , none of them dared to speak up against her . Edgar stared at her with pure hatred . If they were alone , he might've tried something crazy . But Briar didn't care . In fact , she kind of wished he'd lose it and keel over from the rage . She didn't even want the president title that badly . With her skills , she could easily make Jennings Group's yearly profit by picking up a few side jobs . What she really wanted was control - so she could put her own people in place and dig into the shady stuff Edgar had been hiding , especially those secret projects he'd funneled his money into . And most of all , she needed to find out if he had anything to do with her mother's disappearance . " Oh , right , " Briar added casually . " I'll be starting at Shoneport University soon , so I won't be here every day . I'll be handing over day - to - day operations to someone I trust . " She then glanced at the shareholders . " My dad's worked hard for this company all these years , so I'll keep him around as vice president . Anyone got a problem with that ? " It was a clever move . Instead of kicking Edgar out , she gave him a face - saving role . Though his power had been stripped , no other personnel changes were made within the company . From the worst - case perspective , if Briar didn't mess with him any further , he could still call the shots like nothing changed . Of course , that all depended on who Briar put in charge . Nobody objected . Honestly , most of them trusted Edgar more than Briar . She was sharp , but also a little too ruthless for their taste . Just then , there was a knock at the door . " Come in , " Briar said with a knowing smile . Everyone turned toward the door , curious about who would be bold - or crazy - enough to step in as Briar's pick . A tall man in a sharp suit walked in . His expression was cold . Gasps rippled around the room . " Wait . Is that Nathan Longley ? " someone whispered . " Yeah , that's him , " another replied , stunned . " Nathan's working for Briar , huh ? Isn't that a waste of talent ? " Briar enjoyed their shocked faces . She motioned for Nathan to sit next to her , then introduced him like it was no big deal . " Looks like you all already know Mr. Longley . Then it should make things easier , " she said . "But just to be clear - this is Nathan , one of the top names in international finance . He'll be acting president while I'm in school . Hope you all get along. " 13.35 Mon , 28 Jul Chapter 11 The applause was a lot louder this time . Nathan stood up , calm and confident . " Nice to meet you all , I'm Nathan Longley , I'll be working with you for th next three and a half years . Let's make it a good one . " Edgar felt completely cornered . If Briar had taken over the company herself , maybe he could've still pulled a few strings behind her back . She was young . spoiled , and didn't really know how to run a business - at least that was what he thought . But then she brought in Nathan , who had been a financial prodigy since he was fourteen and was now one of the top 100 richest people in the world . With him watching over everything , there was no chance of sneaking anything past . Edgar's hand slipped into his pocket , where he kept an old phone - one he only used to contact his secret backers . Things had spiraled out of control way too fast . If he didn't fix this soon , those people might come for him . He was so deep in thought that he didn't even notice the meeting had ended and that the others had cleared out . A hand waved in front of his face . " Dad ? " Briar's voice snapped He blinked . " What ? " d him back . " The meeting's over . Nathan's waiting for you to walk him through how things work ," said Briar . Edgar didn't want to . But he didn't really have a choice . Wordlessly , he got up and left with Nathan . Briar stayed behind in the now - empty conference room . She leaned forward on her elbows , her chin resting on her hands . The smile she wore earlier was gone, replaced by something quieter and sadder . Her eyes were distant as she was lost in thought . Just then , her phone rang , pulling her back . It was Ashton . " Mr. Wade ? " she said in her usual laid - back tone . " Miss Jennings , your acceptance letter from Shoneport University is ready . Want to come pick it up , or should I send someone ? " Ashton said . " That was fast . " Briar raised an eyebrow , a little surprised . " The president of Shoneport University signed it himself , " Ashton replied . " No one dared stall ." Briar had already planned to head over to the Wade family's place after finishing things at the company , so she said , " No need to send anyone . I'll be there soon to treat Griffin anyway . " " Perfect . I'll be home . See you then , " Ashton said . After exchanging a few polite words , they hung up . Briar rubbed her temples and checked the time . It wasn't even ten yet . If she went over now , she'd probably finish Griffin's acupuncture right around lunchtime , and that might make things a little awkward . Almost as if he read her mind , Ashton messaged her again , inviting her to stay for lunch - and asking her not to say no . 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