Chapter 901

Arielle surveyed the meeting room with a satisfied look. She was pleased by everyone’s awed gazes.

It looks like people do judge books by their covers.

Before arriving at Southall Group, Arielle dropped by the shopping mall and purchased this suit. There,
she spent some extra money to customize it to her liking. Nevertheless, the money I spent on this suit
didn’t go to waste.

Despite the smile on Arielle’s face, there wasn’t a trace of humor present in her bright eyes.

When she noticed a few of the members on their feet,

Arielle strode to the head of the table. “There’s no need to be so uptight,” she remarked as she sat
down. “Everyone, please take a seat.”

Arielle’s boldness left Oliver utterly dumbfounded.

I should be the one saying that! It’s her first time here. How could she act so brazenly? It’s as if she
thinks she owns this place.

Oliver rapped his knuckles against the table to catch Arielle’s attention. “Arielle, how could you sit
there? That seat is reserved for the future chairman. Don’t you have a basic understanding of
workplace etiquette?” he asked her in a displeased manner.

Even Oliver and Jacob avoided the seat because they wanted to conceal their true colors.

Arielle merely smiled in response. “I know the rules like the back of my hand. That’s why I’m sitting
here.”

In other words, Arielle was referring to herself as the future chairman of Southall Group.



Promptly, a dark look crossed Oliver’s and Jacob’s faces.

“Arielle, we all know that you have thirty percent of the shares. Logically speaking, you have the full
right to be the future chairman. However, you are too young and inexperienced. In fact, you are yet to
even graduate from university. Therefore, you should appoint me as the temporary chairman. What do
you think?” Jacob attempted to persuade Arielle.

Arielle’s smile vanished into thin air as her sharp gaze slid toward Jacob.



When Jacob met Arielle’s piercing gaze, he felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.

How could a mere woman be so intimidating?

When Arielle noticed Jacob’s silence, she said airily, “Since you’ve admitted that I’m the most qualified
candidate to be the future chairman, I believe that I should accept this position. You don’t have any
objections, right?”

Jacob nearly choked on his own saliva when he heard Arielle’s statement. “I-I have an objection! You
haven’t even graduated from university yet. Having only a high

school qualification makes you unfit to be the new chairman!”

“I see.” Arielle nodded her head in acknowledgment. “So once I obtain my university qualification, I can
take on the position as chairman?”

For a brief moment, Jacob pondered over Arielle’s question. Since it would take Arielle another three or
four years to graduate, Jacob was confident that he could secure his position as the chairman during
that time.



Immediately, Jacob bobbed his head to agree. “Of course! Once you’ve graduated, you can be the
chairman of Southall Group. I hope you’ll understand where I’m coming from. After all, this is an
immense corporation with many employees. We can’t let a young teenager like you manage it alone.”

Arielle raised her brows and shifted her attention to Oliver.

In truth, she had a deep understanding of Southall Group.

The company was split into two factions. One of the factions belonged to Cindy, who had bribed Oliver
to take her side.

Upon sensing Arielle’s gaze, Oliver’s back stiffened.

“What about you? Oliver, what do you think?” Arielle asked him calmly.

Naturally, Oliver was reluctant to give Arielle the position too. I have fought too hard for this position to
give it up like this! “I agree. Before you receive your university qualification, it would be unwise for you
to take over as chairman. I believe the others will agree

As he spoke, Oliver glanced at the other members in the meeting room. They all nodded their heads to
express

After all, letting a young woman who was yet to graduate from university become the new chairman
was a preposterous idea.

“Excellent.” Arielle smiled before she turned to the meeting room’s entrance. “Now that everyone has
agreed, why don’t you come in?” she called out.


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