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Chapter 240:

Ricky had made his investment in the Morrison Group without so much as a whisper to the board, leaving every member in the dark. Before stepping into the building, Amelia had already gathered background on the three men from Dalia. What she discovered was that Granville and Collin had entirely different circumstances from Bryce. It turned out Bryce had always stayed close to Ricky, while Granville and Collin—despite their status as board members—hardly ever crossed paths with him.

Back when the Flynn Group was riding high, Granville and Collin had enjoyed fat yearly bonuses, so neither had minded Ricky’s tight control. As the company’s fortunes faded and those generous payouts dried up, both men started growing quietly resentful. Still, neither Granville nor Collin let a hint of that bitterness show when speaking to Amelia.

A heavy silence fell before Granville finally broke it, fixing his gaze on her. “Mrs. Stewart, why don’t you tell us what brings you here p>

“I’m here to reclaim the shares my mother left in my trust,” Amelia answered without hesitation.

Katrina had ensured Amelia received sixty percent ownership, a fact well known in upper management. To keep Ricky from interfering, Katrina had locked those shares under the board’s oversight. Granville and the others had always been aware of the arrangement.

“Your mother’s wishes were clear, Mrs. Stewart,” Granville replied. “You’re entitled to those shares once you’re married. Now that your marriage to Mr. Stewart is public knowledge, you can approach the board and request the shares p>

“But I also want to take an active role in managing the Flynn Group,” Amelia said with calm certainty.

Granville’s eyes flashed with understanding. “So that’s what this is about p>

He had heard whispers about trouble brewing in the Flynn family. Seeing Amelia here made all those rumors real.

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Granville didn’t care much for the tug-of-war between Amelia and Ricky, though he did worry about anything threatening his own slice of the pie. His first instinct was to brush off her request. Yet, recalling Amelia’s relationship with Wyatt, he chose to soften his reply. “Mrs. Stewart, at the end of the day, this dispute is between you and your father. The rest of us p>

“Mr. Powell, aren’t you interested in participating in the company’s operations and management?” Amelia cut in gently.

Her words caught Granville off guard. A flicker of excitement crossed his face, though he hid it quickly. “I’m not sure what you’re suggesting,” he said.

Ignoring the pretense, Amelia said, “You know as well as I do, Mr. Powell, your payouts from the Flynn Group have been disappointing for the last couple of years p>

Calling those numbers “disappointing” was generous; there had been barely any payouts at all. Investors rarely step back from a company’s management—putting up significant capital is about seeing meaningful returns. Hands-on involvement often opens doors to greater profits. Julius was a prime example—he built his wealth by diving into the Stewart Group’s business.

When Katrina passed away, Ricky tightened his grip on the Flynn Group, leaving Dalia as the lone board member actually working inside the company. Because of the agreement Katrina put in place, Ricky could not stop Amelia from reclaiming her sixty percent share. However, nothing prevented him from barring her entry into the company’s management, given how long he had reigned over the Flynn Group. Still, if a majority of board members voted in favor, Ricky’s opposition would be futile.

As soon as Amelia raised the issue of recent profits, Granville could no longer keep silent. He asked, “Mrs. Stewart, is there any way for me to get involved with running the company p>

At the moment, every project inside the Flynn Group was under Ricky’s watchful eye. That realization made Granville hesitate, and suspicion crept into his expression as he looked at Amelia.

“Mr. Powell, if you’ll back me at the shareholders’ meeting—whatever the final results—I’ll make sure you have a seat at the table for future projects.” Amelia’s words weren’t loud, but there was steel in her promise.

Something about her reminded Granville of her mother. The same grace, the same self-assured energy—she echoed the woman who had once commanded respect in the boardroom. Thinking back to the old days, Granville softened his tone. “You really do remind me of your mother p>

By the time Granville had joined the Flynn Group, Katrina was stepping back from daily operations, but every appearance she made left a lasting impression on him. “Now that you’ve come this far, I take it you’ve planned things out. Let’s see what you’re offering p>

That remark sent a thrill through Amelia. She picked up on the subtle hint—Granville was warming to her side. Her attention shifted to Collin, seated nearby. Dalia’s insights had mentioned that Granville and Collin were close. Proving that point, Collin spoke up before Amelia could say anything.

“I feel the same as Granville. Whatever he decides, so do I p>

“In that case, have a look at this contract,” Amelia said.