"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Thomas Donovan. You are smart enough not to waste our precious ti any longer," Bella said, placing the share transfer paper in front of him before turning her gaze to Isaac and Emma.
"Grandpa, Aunty…"
Bella’s voice completely changed. There was no intimidating, fiery tone like when she talked to Thomas and Jacob. A spring-like smile frad her innocent face, causing Jacob and Thomas to roll their eyes at her biased attitude.
"Yes, what is it, Bella?" Emma asked gently.
"You don’t have to wait for here, Aunty, Grandpa," she said while looking at them in return. "You both could have lunch first or return ho. I will not join you for lunch because I have to et my father now…"
Bella was worried her Grandpa would be hungry because it was so late for lunch.
Isaac Donovan furrowed his eyebrows when he heard Bella’s words. He was worried about letting his granddaughter et Lucas without him present.
"Bella, what are you talking about? I’m not hungry," Isaac hurriedly responded. "I will be right by your side when you et your father."
She instantly shook her head. "It’s fine, Grandpa. I can handle my father alone. You don’t have to worry." When she saw her Grandpa didn’t like her idea, she continued, "My father doesn’t have a chance to harm ; Bryan and Sam will accompany ." She tried to convince him.
"Father," Emma held her father’s hand. She continues her words, "Let Bella et Lucas alone..."
Emma knew her niece wanted to talk to Lucas privately but didn’t want her father to hear them.
Even though Isaac Donovan was still worried about it, he finally agreed. "Promise , you can’t et him alone, Bella!"
"Mmm, I promise—" Bella smiled.
"Alright, let’s go, Dad," Emma said while standing from her seat. She glanced at Bella, "Don’t forget your lunch, or soone might worry about you." Emma flashed a aningful smile at her and patted her shoulder gently.
Bella widened her eyes, worried her aunt would talk about Tristan and forget that Jacob and Thomas were in the room.
"Oh, right. I forgot to ask. Will you stay here tonight or return to the capital?" Emma asked.
"I will stay here for a couple of days," Bella answered.
"Really!?" Isaac was so happy to know his granddaughter would not return to the capital imdiately. "Bella, stay at my place. I will ask Nick to prepare a room for you..." he offered.
"Grandpa, I’m staying at the hotel. Because my team will also stay with . Maybe next ti—"
Isaac said nothing, only cleared his throat and followed Emma. However, before they walked away, Jacob Donovan stopped them.
"Wait, Dad... Emma..." Jacob shouted, then turned to Bella. He was curious about sothing. "Why did you let your Grandpa leave just like that? You need him to choose the new CEO, right?" Jacob asked.
Jacob was curious to know who would replace him. He also wanted to hear his father’s opinion on whether Bella chose soone unrelated to Donovan to beco CEO of the Donovan Group.
Even though he no longer owned shares in this company, he couldn’t let others run it. However, he would be fine if Bella beca the new CEO of the Donovan Group.
Upon hearing Jacob’s words, Bella smiled faintly, "Oh, I forgot to tell you. We have already decided on the person who will replace you."
"Seriously? Who?" Thomas chid in, also curious to know.
"Aunty Emma..." Bella’s words suddenly made Jacob and Thomas’ jaw drop in surprise. "Starting tomorrow, Aunty Emma will start her new position as CEO. And Uncle Archy Taylor will assist her as the company’s chief operating officer to replace my father," she explained.
Jacob was speechless. He never expected Bella to choose his sister to replace him. His gaze landed on Emma, who was smiling at him.
Bella continued, "And as for the chief financial officer, Aunty Emma will continue to lead the team until we find a replacent."
Thomas suddenly felt his throat go dry upon hearing that. He felt envious of his sister and then realized that Bella hadn’t ntioned his position.
"What about , Bella?" Thomas finally dared to ask.
"Mr. Thomas Donovan, sorry I can’t let you work at the company. Professionals in the field will take over your work. Please clean out your office imdiately," Bella answered him casually before leaving the room with Aunty Emma and Grandpa.
Thomas’s face slowly turned grim. He didn’t argue with Bella, but inwardly, he cursed her, wishing the worst on her.
***
Bella didn’t go straight to her father’s office. Instead, she stopped by the private lounge to et Harper and the others.
When Bella arrived at the private lounge, she was surprised to see them enjoying their lunch.
"No wonder you guys didn’t ask to rush to finish my eting," Bella chuckled, surprising them all. They turned to see her.
"Bella, are you done with them already? That was fast!" Harper asked after swallowing her pasta. She gestured for Bella to join them.
"I’m done dealing with my uncle, but not yet with my father. I need to et him now," Bella answered Harper while walking closer to them.
"I ca here to ask you to go lunch outside without , but it looks like you guys have already placed a delivery order," she said, amused because she was worried they would be hungry waiting for her.
"Yeah, we didn’t want to bother you, girl," Harper replied.
"Boss, we ordered sushi for you," Leo said.
Bella’s eyes lit up when she saw the sushi rolls. She didn’t sit with them but took a slice of sushi and ate it. After finishing, she sighed deeply and said, "You guys continue. I will et my father now."
"Let accompany you," Leo said, standing from his seat, but Bella stopped him. "Why?" he asked, confused.
" too!" Bryan said while wiping his mouth.
"I don’t need both of you, but I need Daniel," she glanced at Daniel, who was already standing from his seat. "Let’s go."
Bella needed Daniel Sullivan to accompany her in discussing her parents’ divorce papers.
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