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Chapter 94: Criminal Charges

Upon Tristan’s declaration, a wave of contemptuous glances immediately converged upon him

What had he said before?

Support Hailey under any circumstance and ask Wesley to hand over the design department.

The design department had previously created a plethora of garments that were acquired by the Stanrethio Art Museum.

Following this, sales would reach unprecedented heights.

But what is he doing now?

He betrayed!

Some held his actions in disdain, tempted to lash out.

But before their lips parted, their own secrets made them hesitate.

Suddenly no one dared to speak.

Sandra, suppressing a smile, inquired, “Do you all share the same thoughts as Tristan?”

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one responded.

Hailey’s countenance grew icy.

Sandra sighed softly. “Your silence implies consent?”

Hailey scoffed, “Do you presume to make decisions in place of me now?”

Unyielding, Sandra responded, “Then let’s cast our votes.

Hailey’s brows furrowed.

She had assumed that Sandra, a villager by origin, would be ignorant of the board proceedings.

Typically, they voted with a show of hands.

Wesley clearly agreed.

Without hesitation, he spoke, “If you agree the garment department shall belong to me,

hands up.

With those words, he raised his hand.

Sandra was not a board member.

Nevertheless, she also raised her hand, supporting her husband.

The shareholders, initially hesitant, found their resolve when Tristan raised his hand.

It wasn’t long before the majority was secured.

Sandra, with a hint of mockery, said, “Hailey must have long wished to bestow the garment department to Wesley, Was today simply a formality to be observed?

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She tried to save Halley’s face.

But Hailey was far from grateful.

“Hailey, at your venerable age, surely you don’t still aspire to wield absolute power.”

“I had assumed you would be generous.”

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“You trust Wesley and want him back in charge, don’t you?”

Her words left Hailey with no reply.

Hailey could not rebut.

Watching the majority siding against her, Hailey’s heart blazed with fury akin to an erupting volcano.

“You all…”

she stammered, shaking with anger.

At that moment, she fainted again.

“Call an ambulance.”

As medical personnel attended and transported her away, Sandra stepped forward and deftly retrieved a seal from Hailey.

“Hailey seemed quite pleased with this.”

“Such sudden joy can be overwhelming for the elderly.

“Now that the seal is in our possession, let’s expedite the handover to avoid keeping Mason waiting.”

The crowd was astounded.

With a majority of shareholders as her backing, who could obstruct her now?

Sandra smiled, passing the seal to Wesley.

He raised his hand and accepted it.

But, it felt as if Wesley’s fingers brushed her palm slightly.

A tingling sensation as if struck by a jolt of electricity.

She looked up instinctively.

Yet Wesley wore an expression of indifference, and his gaze bore no trace of anomaly.

Perhaps she was reading too much into it.

Until now, no one from the family had spoken out.

But they could no longer contain themselves.

“Sandra, how dare you steal the seal!” Maria protested

Sandra said, “When I took the seal, Hailey did not object.”

They fell silent.

How could Hailey object when she was unconscious?

Marla intended to take the seal.

But the seal was securely in Wesley’s pocket.

Her face flushed with anger.

“I will not let this go!” she exclaimed.

Sandra smiled demurely, “Very well, I shall await your next move.”

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Wesley, alongside Joey, began to vigorously overhaul the garment department.

Previously, Hailey commanded absolute power over the department.

The family members outwardly displayed no objection.

After all, her leadership also meant they could reap certain benefits.

They relied on the garment department for their livelihood and were thus disinclined to permit Wesley’s

takeover.

It wasn’t long before the police arrived.

The caller’s testimony was succinct.

They had witnessed Sandra stealing Hailey’s seal and now suspected her of intending harm to the

company.

To investigate thoroughly, they required Sandra to accompany them for a statement.

At the time of the police’s arrival, Sandra had been conversing with Rebecca on the phone.

Since they parted, Sandra hadn’t heard from her for a long time.

Her laboratory was now taking shape, and she needed Rebecca’s acclimatization.

Unfortunately, she could not reach Rebecca.

Sandra speculated that perhaps Rebecca was immersed in research with her professor and hadn’t heard the phone ring.

The police’s arrival abruptly ended her thoughts.

“I will cooperate,” she asserted earnestly.

Sandra agreed to assist the investigation without inquiring who reported the incident, or whether there was evidence substantiating the claims.

The staff seemed unable to watch in silence.

“We trust that Sandra would not act in such a manner.”

“This cannot be called stealing.”

“Exactly, there is surely a misunderstanding here.”

Sandra glanced around, taken aback.

Her relations with them had been rather indifferent, even hostile at times.

Yet here they were, speaking on her behalf.

“It’s fine,” she spoke up.

The staff, however, remained steadfast in not stepping aside.

“Can’t you just take her statement here?”

‘Indeed!

The police maintained a serious demeanor.

“If Hailey’s condition worsens, this case may escalate to involve criminal charges.

Sandra understood.

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The Coopers intended to leverage this incident as a li

If Hailey remained comatose, Sandra might face dete

She let out a scoff.

“Let’s go.”

Last time, it was Emily who attempted to leverage her

That nearly prevented Emily from opening her eyes.

As Sandra was taken away, Jagger happened to be n shifted subtly.

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The Coopers intended to leverage this incident as a lesson for her.

If Hailey remained comatose, Sandra might face detention.

She let out a scoff.

“Let’s go.”

Last time, it was Emily who attempted to leverage her critical Illness as a threat.

That nearly prevented Emily from opening her eyes.

As Sandra was taken away, Jagger happened to be near. Seeing her walk with the police, his expression shifted subtly.