The Hidden Dragon In-Law

Knowing that James Ye was joking, Mary Xiao didn't mind. She walked to the side and dialed Margaret Wang's number.

Soon, the call connected.

Margaret Wang's pleasant voice came through, "Hello, Ms. Xiao."

"Hello, Vice Chairman Wang. I have a favor to ask," Mary said, a bit embarrassed.

"Sure, go ahead," Margaret replied.

Mary took a deep breath to gather her courage before saying, "I wanted to ask if the Chairman is available tomorrow evening. Our family is hosting a banquet to officially announce our collaboration with Dihao Group. We hope the Chairman can grace us with his presence..."

Margaret was silent for a moment before responding, "Ms. Xiao, I can't make that decision. How about I ask the Chairman for his opinion?"

Mary respectfully said, "Thank you, and sorry for the trouble."

After hanging up, Mary anxiously held her phone, waiting for a response.

Just then, James Ye's phone suddenly rang.

James was startled, then cursed himself for forgetting to put his phone on silent. It must be Margaret Wang calling to ask for his opinion...

Feigning calm, James answered the phone with a simple "Hmm."

Margaret's voice came through, "Chairman, the Xiao Family is hosting a banquet tomorrow night and wants to know if you will attend."

James replied, "Oh, I see. Sure, I'll be there... Alright, that's settled then..."

After hanging up, James muttered, "These telemarketers are so annoying..."

Mary didn't suspect anything, but then her phone rang again.

Margaret's voice came through once more, "Ms. Xiao, our Chairman has agreed. He will attend the banquet!"

"Really? That's wonderful! Thank you so much, and please thank the Chairman for me," Mary said, overjoyed. She hadn't expected such a positive response.

Mary hurriedly told Old Madame Xiao, "Grandma! The Chairman of Dihao Group has agreed!"

"Really?!" Old Madame Xiao was instantly excited.

She immediately instructed the Xiao Family members present, "Everyone, get ready! Book the best hotel, the finest food and drinks, and prepare to welcome the Chairman of Dihao Group in grand style!"

"Also, notify all major companies in the city and invite them to our banquet! Tell them the Chairman of Dihao Group will be attending!"

The entire Xiao Family sprang into action, buzzing with excitement as they contacted various partners and high-profile figures in Jinling.

This was undoubtedly a bombshell!

In no time, the entire city of Jinling knew the news.

The mysterious new Chairman of Dihao Group would make an appearance at the Xiao Family's banquet tomorrow night!

Old Madame Xiao received countless inquiries, to which she responded with a smile.

She was overjoyed today because once the banquet concluded, the Xiao Family would undoubtedly become the most sought-after family in Jinling!

Thinking of this, she smiled excitedly and said, "Alright, that's it for today. Start preparing for tomorrow's banquet. Meeting adjourned!"

After the meeting, Old Madame Xiao returned to her office.

Robert Xiao's eyes flickered as he quickly followed her.@@novelbin@@

"Grandma, are you really going to give the director position to Mary Xiao?"

Once they were alone, Robert couldn't help but ask directly.

Old Madame Xiao frowned slightly and said coldly, "I've already promised Mary. Why shouldn't I give it to her?"

Robert insisted, "Grandma, you can't let her be the director!"

Old Madame Xiao retorted, "Why not? She secured such a significant contract. She deserves to be rewarded."

Robert hurriedly said, "Mary only got the Dihao contract because Matthew Zhang helped her. I heard Matthew was at her house yesterday! And today, Dihao Group signed with us. It's too much of a coincidence. I bet she slept with Matthew to get the contract!"

Old Madame Xiao's expression turned angry, "Is what you're saying true?"

Robert confidently replied, "Of course it's true. Matthew Zhang did visit Mary last night. You can check."

He then added, "Grandma, Mary is a married woman. If word gets out that she slept with Matthew to get the Dihao contract, where will our family's reputation go? Where will your reputation go?"

Old Madame Xiao frowned, already half-believing him.

She knew Matthew Zhang liked Mary. He had even gifted her a jade Buddha pendant worth three to four million on her birthday.

This could explain why Mary was able to secure a sixty-million contract.

At this point, Robert continued, "If you let such a shameless woman be the director, our reputation will suffer even more. We need to choose someone else for the director position and credit them with securing the project. Preferably a man, to avoid any rumors."

Old Madame Xiao nodded slightly.

She believed most of what Robert said.

It seemed she indeed needed to choose another director to quell the rumors.

If people thought Mary got the contract by sleeping with Matthew, she could always explain that it was the new director who secured the project, not Mary selling herself.

Moreover, Old Madame Xiao had another motive.

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She really didn't like Mary. Being biased towards men, she didn't want to see Mary's status and power in the Xiao Family grow.

She needed to suppress Mary to ensure the Xiao Family's assets wouldn't benefit outsiders.

With this in mind, she had made her decision.

She looked at Robert and coldly said, "Robert, in the company, you must always listen to me. Do what I say and never do what I forbid. Understand?"

Robert immediately pledged his loyalty, "Don't worry, Grandma. I'll do whatever you say. I'll follow your lead!"

"Good." Old Madame Xiao nodded in satisfaction. "At tomorrow's banquet, I'll announce that you are the new director and will be fully responsible for the collaboration with Dihao Group. But remember, you must obey me. I can lift you up, and I can bring you down!"

Robert was ecstatic and quickly said, "Don't worry, Grandma! I'll always listen to you!"