Outcast Queen: Her Return from Hell novel Chapter 273

"Warren, I forgot to mention something. Actually, my ability to stand here today was personally approved by Alistair."

Ethan's expression was calm, but his tone carried an undeniable, oppressive weight. "So, with the crucial veto power he holds, combined with the support of the directors here, the votes in favor of me taking the position... have actually exceeded the majority."

"That's absolutely impossible!!"

Warren shot to his feet, his eyes wide, his voice shrill with agitation. "A change this massive, why didn't my father tell me?! I'm the CEO, how could he just bypass me?!"

"If you don't believe me, you can call him right now and confirm it yourself."

Ethan calmly pulled out his phone and, in front of everyone, dialed Alistair's number, deliberately putting it on speaker.

*Beep—Beep—*

The long dial tone echoed through the dead-silent boardroom, each ring striking against Warren's tightly wound nerves.

Finally, the call connected, and Alistair's slightly aged but robust voice came through. "Ethan, what is it?"

Ethan curled his lips, his gaze sweeping over Warren's pale face and the cold sweat beading on his forehead. "Alistair, I'm already in the company boardroom. I just wanted to say hello. Also, we just took a vote, and the directors are very welcoming of my return as Executive Vice President."

"Haha, excellent! Ethan, it seems that even after being away for so long, your authority in the company hasn't faded one bit."

Alistair's hearty laughter echoed clearly from the speaker. To Warren's ears, it sounded like the most grating mockery, utterly crushing the last shred of hope he had desperately clung to.

"Don't worry. Now that I'm back, I'll give my all to the company and restore our former glory."

"Good. Go do what you do best. I believe in you."

The call ended, and the dial tone felt like a death sentence handed down to Warren.

The situation was crystal clear. With Alistair's backing, even if the vote hadn't required that veto power, his stance alone cemented Ethan's position.

The entire voting charade had clearly been orchestrated just to humiliate Warren and slap him in the face in front of everyone!

Phoenix leaned lazily against her chair, lightly tracing her fingers over her pen. She took immense pleasure in watching Warren look as if he had just swallowed a fly.

But this was only the beginning.

In the days to come, the return of Ethan and Caleb would bring the flames of vengeance. They naturally wanted the company to thrive, but Warren would fight back fiercely to protect his position.

With two tigers fighting for dominance, and Wesley's daughters stirring the pot, the seemingly unsinkable ship of the Prescott Group was destined to slowly sink under the weight of its own internal strife.

*Clap, clap, clap!*

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