The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 452 - 450

Everyone immediately turned to Seraphina.

"Huh? Is... Is it really up to me?" The woman was stunned. Although the Murphys were the biggest sponsor of the event, the family was actually not familiar with the electronics industry. Seraphina had only been acknowledged because of all the money her family had spent, so she felt a bit insecure attending such an event. However, hearing that she would be the sole reason behind the success of this event, she felt pride bloom in her.

"Yes, Miss Murphy, the newest chairman of KCL, requested you, specifically, to cooperate with them..."

"I’ll do anything for them! It’s an honor for me to be of assistance!" Seraphina was even more excited after hearing that the new chairman had personally requested her. After all, if she managed to befriend this new director, she would become a renowned figure within the technology industry as well. Powerful and rich businessmen would have to put effort into getting on her good side if they wished to work with KCL.

If that happened, Ace would definitely have more respect for her, and rely on her even more.

"Well, uh..." Frederick adjusted his glasses, seemingly awkward. "The new chairman of KCL said they really like the City, and wish to have a goddaughter. So, their request is for you to say ’Daddy, I was wrong, please forgive me just this once and attend this conference!’ in front of all the cameras."

After hearing this, everyone gasped.

Seraphina’s expression turned stiff. "The chairman is... so funny..."

Six of the seven leaders in the conference room burst out laughing.

Akio even started clapping enthusiastically. "Hahaha, amazing! I like this new chairman, they have spunk! I must get the chance to work with them!"

On the contrary, Ace was the only one who seemed extremely solemn, and he frowned deeply. ’Why do those words sound so familiar? Could it be that...’

After a few moments of hesitation, Seraphina decided that she should go all out. She stood up from her seat with a bright smile and declared, "It is an absolute honor to be their goddaughter. I’m more than happy to do as they say! Why wouldn’t I cooperate?"

After that, she turned to the cameras and said obediently, "Daddy, I was wrong, please forgive me just this once and attend this conference!"

Seconds later, she started cursing inwardly. ’Damn that chairman, I’ve never been so humiliated in my entire life! But... I’m doing this to win Ace’s heart, so I’ll bear with it."’

Frederick finally let out a sigh of relief. He spoke to the other party over the phone, then turned back to the crowd. "Thank you for your passionate speech, Miss Murphy, the chairman said they are very happy to have a daughter like you. They will enter soon, so let’s welcome them with a round of applause."

Soon enough, the entire venue was drowned in cheers. Everyone was craning their necks, hoping to catch a glimpse of this mysterious and unique new chairman.

The door to the conference room was opened by the staff, and the new chairman walked in casually. Instantly, the area erupted into chaos.

"Oh my god! Is this some sort of mistake?! What is she doing here?!"

"Impossible! My eyes must be deceiving me!"

Ignoring the people’s doubtful stares, the chairman beamed and nodded. "Hello everyone, I am Joanna Pierce, the new chairman of KCL Group. Sorry for the wait."

Then, she slowly walked towards Ace and sat down next to him.

"What a coincidence, Mr. Moran... we meet again." Joanna nodded at Ace, a prideful smile on her face.

"Indeed. You’ve been planning this for a very long time, haven’t you? What a great performance!" Ace said, raising an eyebrow.

’Tsk tsk, it really was her!’ Ace didn’t seem shocked in the slightest. Instead, he felt strangely content. ’Oh, Joanna Pierce, of course it’s you. You took quite a huge risk this time, huh? I have to admit that I’m impressed.’

The woman’s status left him feeling much more relieved than before. At the very least, as the ’new chairman of KCL’, he wouldn’t have to worry about her being taken advantage of. Moreover, her wealth was now enough to give four generations of her family a life of luxury.

"Yarrow, what is the meaning of this? Why is this woman here?! Don’t tell me she really is the new chairman of KCL?"

"Exactly, Yarrow, you have to give us a reasonable explanation. Is KCL Group toying with us elders?!"

The attendees immediately voiced their concerns. They just couldn’t accept the fact that this woman, who they looked down upon, could possess this much power in their industry. They were convinced that it was all a grave mistake, or that KCL Group was playing a prank on them.

Seraphina was also throwing a temper tantrum in the meeting room, and was trying to barge in to confront Joanna. Her rage seemed to have consumed all of her rationality, and her lovely image from before was no more.

"Let me in! If you don’t, my family will hear about this!" However, no matter how much she protested now, she and her entire family had already been ridiculed live on television.

Facing the crowd’s pressure once again, Frederick explained hastily, "Please calm down, everyone. Miss Pierce really is the newest chairman of KCL Group, and the one who invented the G6 chip. She was able to become the biggest shareholder in KCL through her own efforts, and has single- handedly pushed the entire industry forward by nearly a decade. It definitely isn’t a stretch to call her our hero, so please, respect and support her!"

Despite this, Frederick’s words were still unable to convince the group of elderly men.

"Cut the crap! This woman must’ve manipulated her way into this position! KCL Group is definitely corrupted, and our association will never be united! We should vote on whether we should allow this woman to be a part of this conference!"

"Exactly, we have to! Every member of the conference carries an important responsibility in our industry – not just anyone can join our cause!"

The people were quite agitated, and their fierce attitudes made it seem like Joanna was a witch they wanted to burn at the stake.

It was basically a typical showcase of sexism and age discrimination; they just refused to believe that a young woman like her would ever possess such skill and knowledge, let alone the right to obtain a higher status than themselves.

"This isn’t quite right though. The new chairman of KCL Group should naturally be a part of the conference. It would be unfair to Miss Pierce if we were to change the rules..." Frederick protested, clearly in a difficult position.

He genuinely admired Joanna. In his opinion, the woman was an absolute prodigy in technology, and was clearly much more knowledgeable than these old men who loved flaunting their wealth and status.

It would be unjust for them to doubt her just because of her gender and age...

Just as the atmosphere was becoming tense, Ace raised his hand calmly. "I’m fine with her joining."