Chapter 3 Let Me Be the President
The Dodson family resided in Rose Garden, Capfield.
A Rolls–Royce was parked in front of their elegant mansion. Collin Dodson, the second young master of the Dodson family, greeted his sister and opened the car door for her.
“Welcome back, my princess!”
Valarie, with her delicate and beautiful face, dazzled under the bright lights. She changed into sharp high heels, exuding an air of dignity and arrogance.
“Collin, how have you all been?”
“I’m fine, but it’s never as good as when you’re here. Did you enjoy the fireworks? My birthday gift for you made quite a splash in the city. It even trended on social media!” Collin’s handsome face was filled with excitement.
“Yes, I saw it. People said a local tycoon went all out to win his wife, and they even called you a rich bumpkin. Congratulations on this new achievement, Collin!” Valarie clapped her hands with a bright smile.
Collin hugged his sister excitedly, ignoring her teasing.
“Valarie, you won’t leave again, will you?”
“No, I’ve already been divorced, so I won’t be going anywhere.”
Valarie patted Collin’s back and sighed, “Ah, I humiliated you. Think about it. I risked everything in the past three years, but in the end, I couldn’t even handle a man. It’s a damn failure.”
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But little did anyone know that deep inside, Valarie felt bitter. She had held back tears several times.
She vowed that once she left the Sheppard’s house, she would never shed a tear for Gavin again, as he wasn’t worth it!
“How could Gavin betray you like this? I’m going to investigate the Sheppard Group tomorrow, and let Odell find a way to deal with him!” Odell White was Valarie’s fourth brother.
Jason lowered his head and said, “Amen.”
“Collin, don’t be so impulsive! You’re a prosecutor.”
Valarie smiled bitterly, “Can’t you learn something from Jason and be more forgiving?”
“Nonsense! Jason used to be malicious.”
Collin tugged at his tie in annoyance. “Anyway, I won’t let it go like this! They can bully me, but if they dare to bully Valarie, the Sheppard Group will always be within my reach!”
Valarie, Jason, and Collin walked hand in hand into the long–missed house, chatting and laughing.
On the other side, Vinson Dodson, the chairman of the KS Group, couldn’t hide his joy upon hearing that his daughter had returned. He paced back and forth excitedly in his study, a hint of happiness on his stern face.
“Vinson. I’m back!”
Valarie and her two brothers entered the study, and Valarie’s demure and virtuous demeanor from her time at the Sheppard’s house disappeared. She casually lay on the sofa, kicked off her high heels, and sent them flying.
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Jamal sat down and masurged Valarie’s slender and fair feet on his
“Can’t you sat properly? Where did you go to have become such a doctor without borders?”
Vinsm maintained a series expreson, but he had a love–hate relationship with his daughter When she wasn’t around, he missed her, but when she was, he often wanted her to leave.
“Is this an early sign of Alzheimer’s‘ I used to be like this. Did you just become my dad?”
Valarie raised an eyebrow, feeling a slight pang in her heart.
On
the wall, she saw some lines she had written more than ten years ago, a gift to her father
It said, “Polygamy is not allowed nowadays.”
“Take care of yourself, or you will die from a heart attack.”
“Preserve your dignity.”
This was the wedding gift Valarie gave to Vinson when he got married for the third time.
Now, because Vinson had multiple wives, the Dodson family had become a topic of gossip among the public.
Valarie, dissatisfied with the family environment, went to a foreign country and became a borderless doctor to help people in need.
“After being away for three years, you came back and cursed your own father with a serious illness. How considerate of you, my dear daughter!” Vinson snapped.
“Thank you for your praise, Dad!” Valaric gave a charming smile,
“Dad, now that Valarie is back, there are some matters we need to discuss.”
While helping his sister put on her shoes, Jason said seriously, “I have decided to step down from the position of CEO of the KS Group and let Valaric take over.”
Valarie’s bright eyes narrowed as she stared at Jason’s resolute and handsome profile.
“You!” Vinson was so angry that he was at a loss for words.
“I only agreed to take care of the company for three years. Now that the three years are up, I want to go back to the church. You know, being a pastor is my lifelong goal.” Jason’s attitude brooked no argument.
“If you quit, then Collin will replace you!” Helpless, Vinson could only compromise.
“No, no, no… I’m a prosecutor. I can’t have any connection with any conglomerate, or I will be suspended and investigated!” Collin declined, his face turning pale in fear.
Vinson was frustrated. What was the use of having so many sons? Each one of them was successful, but they were reluctant to help him.
Vinson’s health was deteriorating year by year, and he had long planned to retire. However, none of his family could inherit his business empire.
He had a love–hate relationship with his daughter. He stubbornly believed that his heir should be a son!
“Who says that women are inferior to men? I will take on the role of CEO!” Valarie proudly lifted her chin with a smile.
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“Just because you say you want to be it, you can be it? Do you think the KS Group is a game? Can you win the support of others? Do you understand business?”
Vinson’s face was filled with anger, sadness, and frustration.
“Moreover, you are unpredictable. You always suddenly disappear. You have been away for three years.”
“Do you know how worried your mothers and I were? I even thought you were blown to pieces on the border!”
Valarie’s heart felt suffocated, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Valarie thought her father owed her mother too much, and she had grievances against her father, but she married Gavin behind her father’s back and disappeared for three years. Valarie felt guilt.
“Dad, Valarie understands no less than me.”
Jason spoke up, “Do you remember the financial crisis the Dodson Group faced four years ago? Valarie proposed several effective control
measures.
“And the acquisition plan of the Turing Group two years ago was also made by Valarie after working through sleepless nights.”
Vinson was astonished to hear this.
“Dad, you don’t really understand Valarie. Valarie is precisely the most level–headed and resourceful person in our family.
“You have always been known for your ability to recognize and use talents. Now a talent is right under your nose. Why don’t you use it?” Collin also tried to persuade Vinson.
Vinson pondered for a moment before speaking with a solemn tone, “Alright, Valarie. If you want to manage the company, then I’ll test
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you. Consider it a birthday gift from me!”
Valarie couldn’t help but sit up straight, her eyes shining like stars.
“Take a few days to rest. Next week, report to KS World Hotel in Polyergic City. As long as you can give it a completely new look within six months and turn it from loss to profit, I will consider making you the CEO of the KS Group!”
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After leaving the study, Jason and Collin put their hands on Valarie’s shoulders.
“You are about to be entrusted with great responsibilities,” Jason said.
But first, you need to clean up a mess,” Collin sighed.
“I know. Dad is trying to discourage me from the start. Unfortunately, this trick doesn’t work on me. I’m like a spring. Pressure makes me stronger.” Valarie clenched her fingers. Her ambition, dormant for three years, now stirred with enthusiasm.
Jason and Collin smiled at each other.
“Valarie, our lifelong freedom is entrusted to you.”
