The conference was still going on...
All the businessmen were eager to know more about Crystal Stanley.
Few men were bold enough to even raise the question of her capabilities.
Undoubtedly, Mr.Fox was the first amongst them.
After being embrassed by her, he wouldn't leave this opportunity to get back at her.
"What are your qualifications Crystal? Are you good enough for this position?" he said acidly.
Andrew Stanley clenched his fists in anger, he was trying to demean Crystal infront of everybody, his granddaughter...
Crytsal kept her hand on her grandfather's lap, in assurance. Andrew sighed and squeezed her hand back.
Crystal will fight her own battles....
"Firstly, it's Miss Stanley for you Mr.Fox. We are business partners, not friends. Neither are you my boss to interview my qualifications, nor my grandfather Mr.Andrew Stanley poor at his judgements and decisions." Crystal said with firm voice, which made Fox bite back his words.
Mr.Charles backed Fox, "Miss Stanley, you are clearly very young to run the entire business. We just wish to know if it's in the safe hands."
"Mr. Charles, at what age do you think one is capable to run a business?" Crystal asked, placing a hand on chin and looking straight into his eyes.
Her confidence, wavered him a bit, he stammered.
"Ahh.... Experience..."
"Mr Charles, experience is gained through working. Surely no one would gain experience at the age of 21, right?
My grandfather started this business when he was 19 years old. Do you think he had any experience then? He had his share of ups and downs, but still he was successful then and now.
So really? Is it my age that matters?"
Mr.Charles gulped a little. The woman surely had a sharp tongue.
"Also, I am of the same age as the Billionaire squad boys. So do you think I'm still incapable?"
Her question made Mr.Charles tight lipped.
Entire table was focused on him.
Getting no response from him, she continued, "So tell me Mr. Charles and Mr.Fox at what age did you take over your family business?"
Charles replied, at the age of twenty-six he took over the business.
Mr. Fox disregarded her question, "You got the position because you are an heir."
"Enough" Andrew Stanley said in a loud voice.
He had enough of these men targeting his poor granddaughter.
"Crytsal is very capable of handling the business. Infact she has been handling this business since the past four years.
The large profits that you made in these years by investing in my projects is duely credited to her."
Even Will was pissed at Mr.Fox, "As for your previous question about Crystal's qualifications, I'll let you know we both studied business management together in Yale University. And mind you, she has been the topper of our batch."
This was news to the Billionaire squad boys.
They all were astounded by the way the conversation took it's pace.
They usually engaged a lot in conversations, but this time they just let their ears do the talk, as speaking with Crystal face to face was next to impossible, with her razor tongue.
All the boys carefully observed the conversations that took place today, the new Crystal, her close acquaintance with Will, they'll have alot of research to do tonight.
Crystal broke the silence again, "Just because I'm a woman sitting in between men wearing business suit, does not make me less of a business women. Business runs in my blood....
And believe me, when it comes to any management, women are best at it.
No wonder, all you businessmen have got a female secretary instead of male.
Do I need to ask why?"
Her short speech, had made all of them speechless.
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