Chapter 7
Chapter 7
At Hovalt Group, Kristin leaned on the table with her hands, looking somewhat lost and helpless.
The setting sun shone through the floor–to–ceiling window, clearly revealing her smooth skin..
Just a side profile was enough to make any man’s heart race.
A sudden knocking sound came from the door.
Kristin casually replied, “Come in.”
A tall woman with a ponytail walked in and asked, “Why did you call me so urgently? What happened?”
If Magnus had been there, he would have recognized the woman at a glance. It was none other than Xylia, whom he had admired not long ago.
“Xylia, my mind is so chaotic…” said Kristin.
As soon as Kristin saw her best friend, she began pouring her heart out non–stop.
Gradually, the smile on Xylia’s face stiffened as she looked at Kristin in disbelief, “So, you sold yourself?”
Kristin sighed and nodded with a bitter smile.
“Oh my goodness…” said Xylia.
Xylia slapped her own forehead.
She really couldn’t believe that Kristin would be so crazy!
“Was the other person good–looking? Also, how much did you sell yourself for? Don’t tell me you sold yourself for just a few thousand dollars!” asked Xylia with concern.
Kristin shook her head and said, “He gave me 15 million dollars.”
“15 million dollars, that’s more like it, wait a moment…” said Xylia.
Xylia’s face was filled with shock as she asked, “What did you say? The other party gave you 15 million dollars!”
Kristin nodded and said, “Yes, and…”
“And what else?” blurted out Xylia.
She was now extremely interested in the guy who had bought her best friend.
In Yiefmery, not many people could casually take out 15 million dollars.
Even if there was, no one would be so generous!
Because, without exaggerating things, it can be said that even A–list female celebrities could be easily played around with 15 million dollars!
“It is 15 million dollars every month!” said Kristin.
“What!” shouted Xylia.
Upon hearing this, Xylia was dumbfounded and exclaimed, “Who on earth is that guy?”
“He is my… fiancé!” said Kristin.
“What? Are you talking about that guy, Shawn?” asked Xylia as her chest heaved with emotion.
“No, my engagement with him was arranged by my Grandpa…” said Kristin.
Kristin explained the whole situation in a concise and clear manner.
After hearing all this, Xylia rubbed her temples and laughed, saying, “This campy drama would be such a waste if it isn’t made into a TV show!”
“What do you think I should do now?” asked Kristin.
Kristin was indecisive.
“What are you still considering? Of course, you should work for him! A month’s salary is 15 million dollars. If you don’t want to do it, give the opportunity to me!” said Xylia.
Xylia had a serious expression as if she wasn’t joking.
Kristin said hesitantly, “But… I and him…”
She thought about how she had carelessly given herself to the other person, and now she had to work for him, which filled her heart with mixed
emotions.
“There’s no ‘but, as long as he pays you, you should work for him until the end of time!” advised Xylia.
As she spoke, she asked again, “By the way, how do you want to handle your marriage issue with Shawn?”
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Chapter 7
“Now the company is no longer the Thompson family’s, so I guess my dad won’t pressure me anymore…” said Kristin.
“I’m not asking about this!” Xylia interrupted, “I mean, if someone took you away right now, Shawn definitely wouldn’t let it go easily.”
Upon hearing this, Kristin’s pupils shrank as she said, “Yeah, I hope that guy isn’t in danger!”
For some unknown reason, she felt a faint sense of worry for Magnus in her heart.
“Ha–ha, this should be a concern your fiancé should handle,” laughed Xylia playfully.
“Kristin, my good girl…” said Martin. Just then, Martin’s voice arrived before he did.
Bang!
The door of the office was pushed open.
Following that, Martin walked in with a chuckle.
“Dad,” called out Kristin with a frown.
“Mr. Thompson,” greeted Xylia.
Martin nodded and replied, “Xylia, you are here too.”
“Dad, what’s going on?” asked Kristin, somewhat surprised to see him with a beaming smile.
“Kristin, it’s back! The company is back,” laughed Martin heartily.
Kristin and Xylia looked at each other, listening in bewilderment.
“Take a look at the company’s ownership percentage,” reminded Martin.
Upon hearing this, Kristin immediately opened her computer.
When she saw the ownership percentage within the company, she was instantly stunned.
The display showed that 73% of Hovalt Group’s ownership was actually under her name!
“What on earth happened?” asked Kristin.
Kristin was dumbfounded.
“Ocean Group previously targeted our stocks on the stock market, and then bought back the shares from those shareholders at the lowest price. After that, they manipulated the market, causing our company’s stock to increase by more than ten times!“–
“Tsk tsk… international financial groups are definitely not the same. Their methods are really beyond reach,” said Martin with a smile.
Kristin interrupted, “Dad, that’s not what I’m asking. I want to know, why do I have so much ownership?”
“Ocean Group had transferred all the ownership they acquired to your name, and Dad just found out about this as well,” explained Martin excitedly.
After Hovalt Group went public, the Thompson family’s ownership kept getting diluted, Although they were still the company’s largest shareholder. their ownership had already fallen below twenty percent.
At this time, Kristin had control of 73, which was more than three times the original amount for no apparent reason.
Based on Hovalt Group’s current market value, her net worth increased by at least 300 million dollars!
“Kristin, hurry to transfer all the ownership in your hands to Dad’s name now,” said Martin.
The excitement in Martin’s eyes was not hidden at all.
“No way!” Kristin blurted out, “This isn’t mine!”
“What did you say?” asked Martin. His face had darkened, but he still advised kindly, “Kristin, listen, transfer the ownership to Dad, and Dad won’t force you to marry into the Zinn family anymore.”
“Impossible!” fefused Kristin firmly.
“Kristin!” shouted Martin. He was almost furious as he continued, “I gave you everything, and this is how you repay your own father?”
“Dad, if it were mine, I would give it to you unconditionally, but… like I said, it’s not mine. I’m just managing it for someone else,” explained Kristin.
At that moment, Kristin was almost moved to tears.
She could guess without thinking deeply that such a big move must have been Magnus‘ doing.
That guy actually trusted her so much!
“Are you trying to infuriate me to death?” fumed Martin with anger.
Kristin still remained unmoved.
“How could I have raised such an ingrate!” grumbled Martin as he left.
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Chapter 7
Kristin’s eyes welled up with tears, and her nose twitched.
Xylia hurriedly comforted, “Don’t be sad. I can understand Mr. Thompson’s feelings.”
After all, having managed a company for decades when it suddenly wasn’t theirs anymore, anyone would find it hard to accept!
“I’m fine, I’m just really moved by that guy,” said Kristin as she forced a smile.
“By that guy?” asked Xylia, who was completely puzzled.
Kristin explained again, “The ownership I have in my hands was given by that guy.”
Xylia exclaimed with her mouth wide open.
She was not an average person either, so she naturally knew how valuable the shares in Kristin’s hands were.
That wasn’t tens of thousands of dollars, but rather a few hundred million dollars!
He gave it away without much thought!
Xylia swallowed her saliva.
“Kristin, what’s your fiancé’s background?” asked Xylia.