She Has Three Little Treasures: Fake Heiress, Yet Captures The Tycoon's Heart-Chapter 964: A Heir Personally Groomed
Upon hearing Vincent Hawthorne mention Elias Hawthorne, the guests couldn’t help but start talking.
The Hawthorne Group initially operated normally, even with Elias Hawthorne’s absence, everything remained orderly.
Suddenly, one day, the pharmaceutical factory under the Hawthorne Group encountered issues.
Food and drug safety have always been matters that concern the general public the most. As the leading pharmaceutical enterprise in Veridia, the Hawthorne Group’s issues with drug safety naturally stirred everyone’s concern.
One would ordinarily expect Elias Hawthorne, as the president of the Hawthorne Group, to step forward, but Elias Hawthorne was absent.
Despite Aidan Lynch personally taking charge at the first instance, his role as an assistant didn’t carry the same weight as that of a president.
Just as Aidan Lynch was overwhelmed, Vincent Hawthorne stepped forward.
Aidan was initially surprised, knowing the cold relationship between Vincent and his son Elias Hawthorne; he hadn’t expected Vincent to emerge at this time.
Initially, he thought Vincent, as the biological father, would act out of conscience.
But it turned out he was still too naive.
He never anticipated Vincent would declare before all the journalists that Elias Hawthorne knew the drug formula had issues but stubbornly insisted on production, recklessly disregarding public safety. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
At this moment, Elias Hawthorne couldn’t step up to explain, leading him to fall into a disadvantage during this incident, and consequently, he was criticized by everyone.
Meanwhile, Vincent seized the opportunity to buy off some directors of the Hawthorne Group, entering the group as a member of the Hawthorne Family and becoming the proxy president.
The Thorne Family’s banquet this time included journalists, who immediately couldn’t help but ask, "President Hawthorne, how does the Hawthorne Group plan to handle the issues committed by former President Elias Hawthorne?"
Vincent Hawthorne looked at the reporter and said sternly, "Elias Hawthorne’s actions this time are extremely selfish and irresponsible, putting his personal interests above the public’s safety. Even though I am his father, I cannot forgive him or condone such behavior. If he were to appear before me now, I might personally report him and demand judicial authorities arrest him."
"President Hawthorne, during Elias Hawthorne’s tenure as president, the Hawthorne Group grew at a rapid pace and once reached its peak. Do you feel tremendous pressure now that you have taken over your son’s position as president?"
Upon hearing this, Vincent Hawthorne scoffed and said, "I admit, Elias achieved some success during his presidency, but he managed this standing on the shoulders of the Hawthorne Family, surrounded by numerous conveniences. As long as he’s not completely incompetent, the Hawthorne Group would naturally develop well. As for whether I feel pressure..."
Vincent Hawthorne gave an aloof smile and said, "I am his father, and everything he has, including his capabilities, originates from me. As for my ability, the recent performance of the Hawthorne Group’s stock is the best evidence. If our journalist friends still don’t understand, I believe the shareholders of the Hawthorne Group will tell you. The perfect resolution of the problematic drugs this time is already a manifestation of my ability.
Elias Hawthorne’s success over the years cannot be separated from the support and assistance of the Hawthorne Family. However, business is like battlefield; someone without genuine material cannot go far. Now he’s fled after causing trouble, without even the courage to take responsibility. Frankly, as a father, I am very disappointed in him. Fortunately, the Hawthorne Group’s crisis erupted early before reaching an uncontrollable stage. And, I can assure everyone, the successor I personally groomed will certainly not be so profit-driven."
