Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 180

Ines didn't go home, but instead headed to the Meyer Group to look for Ethan. She marched straight into the CEO's office only to find Silas there, who seemed to have just arrived too.

Ines' face changed, and she frowned at Silas, "What are you doing here?"

Silas chuckled, "Ms. Ines, I came to discuss some matters with Ethan. The chairman's treatment is divided into three stages. The first stage is almost over, and the chairman's condition has visibly improved. We're about to start the second stage. If it continues to be effective, he can return to the country in about two weeks and then we'll proceed with the third stage after a month."

Ines retorted, "You don't need to explain all this in detail. I don't understand it anyway. Make the decisions yourselves. Ethan is busy, don't bother him with this stuff."

Silas fell silent for a moment, then said, "Ms. Ines, my visit to Ethan was not solely for this matter. Since you're here, I might as well tell you both. The other board members aren't idiots. They've noticed the chairman's prolonged absence, and some have started sniffing around and causing trouble. This is a critical stage in Mr. Galeana's treatment, and I haven't dared to tell him in fear that he might choose to return home, missing the optimal treatment period."

Ines frowned, "Since he handed his company over to you, you can do as you wish."

"Ms. Ines, although I am the chairman's personal secretary, I don't have real power in the company. My influence is waning due to the chairman's absence. Those board members won't listen to my decisions on important matters."

Ines knew that Silas was beating around the bush, hoping to coax her back to the Galeana Group. She cut to the chase, "Just spit it out. What should I do?"

"Ms. Ines, I am at my wits' end. You're the only one who can calm them down." Silas directly stated his intentions, cautiously watching Ines' reaction.

Ines sneered, "You're overthinking it. My work these past years has nothing to do with corporate management, no board member would trust me." She was always realistic. Even if she had potential in this field, she would need time to grow. She couldn't just step in and take over. "You're the largest shareholder besides the chairman, and his biological daughter. The board members trust you because they watched you grow up."

Ines shot a mocking look at Silas, "You forgot to mention the most important thing, I'm Ethan's wife. They wouldn't dare give me a hard time because of that."

Silas nodded awkwardly, "Indeed, as Ms. Ines said, your current status is a significant factor for my considerations."

Upon hearing his words, Ines' face turned grim. She shoved Silas out of the office, angrily saying, "Get out! Don't come to the Meyer Group again. I won't agree to this."

"Ms. Ines, please consider what I've said. Don't rush your decision. Everything I did was for the chairman's sake." Silas urged.

Ines turned to Lucas and commanded, "Lucas, see him out."

Lucas nodded, then said to Silas, "Please, Silas."

Silas didn't move. Lucas repeated, "Silas, don't make this hard for me."

Silas sighed, ultimately leaving reluctantly.

Ines slammed the door shut. Lucas, who had been about to step in to report something, was startled by the loud noise and withdrew his foot.

Ethan watched the furious Ines and couldn't help but laugh. She really did have the air of a leader, impressive.

Ines glared at Ethan, "You're being fooled, and you're laughing?"

"Mrs. Meyer, you do have a leader's demeanor. No wonder they want you as chairman." Ethan voiced his thoughts honestly.

Ines was still fuming. She sat on the couch across from Ethan, "Don't make fun of me. I'm just pissed."

"I think the one who should be angry is Hunter. He wanted you to inherit his company, but you don't want it." Ethan continued to handle his work while chatting with Ines.

Ines scoffed, "He's always put his career above everything else. Even his illness is due to his excessive concern for his business."

Ethan put down his pen and looked at Ines seriously, "Izzy, don't be upset yet. Things haven't escalated to a severe point. You still have time to think, don't rush your decision."

"I can't think of any perfect solution. If the Galeana Group really gets into trouble, I will definitely take care of its affairs." Ines knew she didn't have any better options. Acting as the chairman was something she would have to do sooner or later. It was precisely because Silas understood this that he had come to Ethan.

Ethan chuckled, "Since you have everything figured out, there's no need to fret."

Ines got up and wrapped her arms around Ethan's neck from behind, saying sullenly, "This is all for your sake. You're already tired from managing the Meyer Group. If I go to the Galeana Group, you'll definitely have to help me with my current capability. So you'll still be the one bearing the responsibility for the Galeana Group. I can only accompany you."NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

Ethan pulled Ines into his lap, "It's okay, I can handle it. It's no big deal for me, just a bit more work each day."

Ines stayed silent. The situation wasn't as simple as Ethan made it out to be. Being a company's decision-maker was never easy for anyone.