Chapter 348
Chapter 348:
“What happened to Rupert was tragic and heartbreaking. But now is not the time for tears. There is something more important to be done. Benton Group is the fruit of my father’s painstaking efforts. However, he is now seriously ill. We also don’t know whether Rupert is alive or dead. Now, it’s only right that I should bear this responsibility p>
A reporter then asked sharply, “Are you authorized by Bruce Benton to take over as Benton Group’s next CEO p>
After all, Benton Group was founded by Bruce. As the chairman, he had the right to determine who would be the next president. Without his word, Cody wouldn’t be the rightful heir to the position.
Cody smiled and replied, “Of course! It was also my father’s idea p>
“So why didn’t Mr. Benton come to today’s press conference?” the reporter asked.
Cody’s eyes sparkled mischievously. “Due to Rupert’s accident, my father suffered from a heart attack. That is why he can’t attend today’s event. He has given me full authority to deal with Benton Group’s affairs p>
Watching Cody deliver his speech triumphantly on stage, Annabel gave a sarcastic grin.
It appeared he couldn’t wait to see Rupert die. Unfortunately, his wishful thinking would be in vain.
She looked down at her phone, but there was still no message from Rupert.
He had gone to rescue Bruce. There couldn’t have been any accidents, right?
As Cody went on with his drawn-out, hypocritical speech, Annabel took off her sunglasses to wink at Finley.
Finley nodded back at her in acknowledgement before stepping onto the stage. He gave Cody an ice-cold glare and said, “You can’t be the next CEO p>
Finley’s sudden objection drew all eyes in the room to him.
He was, after all, Rupert’s personal assistant.
“What do you mean?” one of the reporters asked.
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Finley answered nonchalantly, “I literally meant what I said p>
Cody’s face fell as soon as Finley interrupted him halfway through his speech.
What provoked him to change his mind so suddenly?
“Mr. Rupert Benton is simply missing. There’s still hope of finding him. Why are you so eager to replace him?” Finley stared at Cody.
Forcing a smile, Cody walked to Finley, patted him on the shoulder, and said, “I know you’re sad about Rupert’s accident. In fact, I’m just as heartbroken. I’ve watched Rupert grow up and treated him like my own son. But now, we have to face reality. After his accident, many did their best during the search and rescue mission. But what did we find? Nothing! We still don’t know if he’s dead or alive p>
“Since we haven’t yet confirmed whether he is alive or dead, this means there’s still hope of finding him alive. Why are you in such a rush to replace him?” Finley sneered.
Cody frowned before he winked at the security guard next to him.
Immediately, the security guard walked forward. “Please leave p>
But Finley simply ignored the guard and continued to lock his piercing eyes on Cody. “What? Are you guilty of something p>