The Return Of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife (Joanna)

Chapter 316

Although Joanna had announced in front of the media that she had cut ties with Shaun, he was her father after all. She could not really take tough measures against him

After the trouble caused by Shaun, the Haynes Group’s reputation could not get any worse. A company name change was necessary.

The internet was filled with news about Joanna angering her father to the point that he became paralyzed, driving her sister crazy and sending her stepmother to prison.

Because of such news, there was nothing Joanna could do to clear her name. This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

A ringing sound was heard.

Joanna’s phone rang again.

“Hello, Cora, what’s up?”

When Joanna saw that it was a call from Cora, her heart was in her mouth again.

On the other end, Cora’s voice was a little grim. “Miss Haynes, come to Mossbourne immediately!

*2 million dollars was taken from the factory’s accounts. This money was set aside for the payment of taxes.

“Now that the accountant has absconded with the money, it will be troublesome if the taxes can’t be paid.”

“I got it!”

“Also, the renovations for the media company in Greene Town are almost completed. The remaining payment must be settled. We also need to buy various equipment and have the start–up capital.”

Joanna sighed. “Around how much do we need?”

“The final renovation fee is about 200 thousand dollars. The purchase of equipment might cost 400 to 600 thousand dollars!”

“Give me a list of the specific items!”

“Alright, Miss Haynes! I’ll send it to your email later.”

“What else is there?”

Cora said solemnly, “it’s almost the 10th. It’s time for the factory’s employees to get paid again. Now that the entire sum has been taken, we still need 400 thousand dollars for the employees‘ salaries!”

“Okay, I got it!”

After Joanna hung up the phone, her head throbbed even more.

The capital account of the factory in Mossbourne was short of 2 million dollars!

Including the money for the equipment and employees‘ salaries, it added up to more than 3.2 million dollars.

Although she could afford to fork out 3.2 million dollars, she had just invested 4 million dollars to start a media company not long ago.

She really did not have much cash in her hands now!

However, if the company did not pay the taxes soon, there would be endless trouble in the future!

The accountant absconded with the money. She had no idea when she could get the money back.

Joanna felt powerless. It was a really terrible feeling.

Just when she was feeling vexed, a ringing sound was heard.

The phone rang again.

It was a video call on Messenger from Jaydon.

“Hello, Jay!”

“Joann, what are you doing?”

“I’m at the office!”

Jaydon looked at Joanna and said worriedly, “Why do you look so pale? Did you encounter some

difficulties again?”

Joanna supported her forehead with her hand. “No, it’s just a small problem. I can handle it. You don’t

have to worry.”

Jaydon pondered for a few seconds and said in a serious tone, “Joann, I’m your fiancé now. I hope we

can be honest with each other!

“You don’t rely on me when you’re in trouble. When do you plan to rely on me then?”

“… Joanna was at a loss for words.

Her eyes instantly reddened, and her delicate shoulders trembled involuntarily.

Through the screen, Jaydon could feel Joanna’s despair and frustration.

“What on earth happened? Tell me quickly! Besides, I’m also a shareholder of the company. I have the

right to know what happened to the company!”

“Sigh…” Joanna let out a long sigh.

Then, she briefly told Jaydon what had happened!

Actually, even if she did not say it, Jaydon had a general idea.

After listening to what happened, Jaydon smiled and comforted Joanna. “It’s just 3 million dollars. I’ll

transfer it to you!”

When Joanna heard that, she quickly refused. “Jay, no. You’ve already helped me too many times. I

can’t let you help me again!”

“Joann, I’m also a director of the company. Now that the company is in trouble, I must take

responsibility!

“I’m a man. Of course, I should bear the responsibility!”

Joanna’s heart constricted, but she still refused repeatedly. “Jay, I’ll think of a way. Take care of yourself

and undergo rehabilitation treatment.

“You really don’t have to worry about anything else…”

Jaydon smiled. “How about this? I’ll transfer 3 million dollars to you. Take it that I’m investing in your

new media company.”

“Oh…”

When Joanna heard that, she did not know what to say!

The factory was set up in Mossbourne because she had a cash flow problem. Jaydon had already

invested more than 6 million dollars in her company.

If she still accepted his investment now, she would feel bad about it.

“It’s settled then. You don’t have to be anxious or worried. I can do everything!” Jaydon comforted

Joanna gently.

He was already used to helping Joanna!.

He liked the feeling of her relying on him. He liked the feeling of helping her solve her troubles even

more.

Money! He had plenty of it!

Although his wealth could not compare to Bruce’s, his net worth was more than 2 billion dollars. In

particular, he was Tim’s favorite son.

He had the backing of the leading tycoon of the gambling industry in Venturas.

At the Everett Group, Andy began to report on how they had attacked the Haynes Group during this

period of time. “Mr. Everett, the share price of the Haynes Group has plummeted in the stock market.

“If we attack them one more time, they’ll be completely delisted!

“Once they withdraw from the market, it won’t be long before they declare bankruptcy!

“Also, several important higher–ups from the Haynes Group have been poached by the Everett Group.

“If these important executives leave the Haynes Group, the situation will worsen for the Haynes Group.

The company won’t last long then.”

Bruce smiled darkly. “Very good!”

Andy continued to report, “Miss Haynes’s factory in Porash has also made a loss of over 2 million

dollars. The accountant has already taken the money and gone to Elmerton. He probably won’t come

back for the rest of his life!”

After Bruce heard this, he crossed his arms, and a sinister smile appeared in his eyes!

At this rate, Joanna would go bankrupt in less than two years..

“This isn’t ruthless enough. Add fuel to the fire. I must make sure Joanna can’t make a comeback!”

“Yes!” A trace of sympathy for Joanna appeared in Andy’s eyes.

Joanna had offended Bruce, and the outcome was really terrible.

However, this had always been Bruce’s style of doing things. He would make whoever dared to go

against him regret it.

He was not a good person!

The next day, at the Haynes Group.

It was nine in the morning.

Joanna was holding a meeting with the higher–ups to study the options for the company name change.

Over the past few days, she had too many things to worry about. She had to have meetings every day.

Halfway through the meeting, a clicking sound was heard.

The door was pushed open.

Bruce was wearing a black suit. His hair was neatly combed back, revealing his shaved sideburns.

He looked noble, handsome, and stylish.

However, there was an unfriendly glint in his sinister and ruthless eyes and a faint mocking smile on his lips.

It was obvious that he was there to cause trouble.

“Mr. Everett, why are you here?”

“What’s the occasion today? Mr. Everett hasn’t been to the company for a long time!” Mr. Paul and Mr. Roger quickly stood up and behaved obsequiously.

Bruce was clearly only 29 years old, and his 30th birthday was in the next half of the year. The two wily old men did not flaunt their seniority, nor did they dare to act superior in front of Bruce!

Seeing this, Joanna’s heart sank. She had a bad feeling about this.

“Bruce, why are you here?”

“Well, Miss Haynes, how rare of you to ask such a question. I’m also a shareholder of the company. Can’t I be here?”

As Bruce spoke, he strode to the front of the conference table, pulled out a chair, and sat on Joanna’s right.

“It looks like you guys are having a meeting. Go on. Don’t delay your meeting because of me!” Bruce smiled faintly with a mocking expression!

“Yes, yes, yes. Let’s continue the meeting!”

“Miss Haynes just proposed to change the company name for the Haynes Group.”

“Tell me. ‘Brain Industrial Co., Ltd‘ is such a good name. It’s a well–established company, after all. Miss Haynes wants to change its name all of a sudden. Mr. Everett, what do you think of the name change?”

Bruce’s eyes darkened. “Change the company name?” He snorted.

“Miss Haynes is the chairman. She can change the company name if she wants to!”

Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul were speechless. They did not expect Bruce to have no objections to this matter!

Come to think of it, Bruce only concerned himself with the company’s dividends but never participated in the management and operations of the

company!

He was busy enough with his own company, so he naturally did not have the energy to pay attention to the small profits of this company!

Joanna’s eyes flickered as she looked at Bruce warily!

She knew that Bruce was definitely up to no good!

“Then let’s continue the meeting! I now announce to everyone…”

“Miss Haynes, I have some news to announce!”

“Mr. Everett, please speak.” Everyone’s eyes immediately turned to Bruce.

Bruce looked at Joanna mockingly. “It’s better that you speak after I’m done!

“I now announce my withdrawal from the board of directors of the Haynes Group!”