Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around! novel Chapter 298

James was taken aback and went mute. His expression changed, and he could not say a word.

“If you weren’t worried about the pressure of public opinion, I believe there would be even less of a problem for Sophia who has been through terrible criticism and defamation before. What do you think?” Charles asked casually.

“….” James coughed drily.

“Soph is only 20 years old and has never been involved with company management nor has she studied it. It would sure cause dissatisfaction among employees if she were to be appointed president out of nowhere.”

Charles looked at him with a slight smile, not saying a thing.

James lowered his eyes and continued with his meal, avoiding Charles’ stare. “I was appointed out of nowhere as well back then, but at least I had studied something that was related to the job and was my university’s top graduate.

“Besides, Sterling is just a junior manager now. If I allow Soph to be president, Sterling would not be happy about it.”

Bam!

Sterling slammed his chopsticks down and stood up.

“What are you doing? Why aren’t you taking your meal properly?” James frowned.

Sterling’s palms were placed on the table as he turned to look at James. His body leaned forward slightly. “If you don’t want Soph to be president, just say so. Stop using me as an excuse, damn it!”

James was infuriated. “You…”

“I have no qualms about you giving the entire White Industries and the entire White household to Soph! Do you know how many people would envy me for doing nothing while being taken care of by my little sister?!” Sterling grunted and sat back in his seat.

The look on James’ face changed for the worse, like a palette that had fallen and lost all the colors on it.

Sophia continued her meal calmly. Even if her brother did not object, her father would never allow her to be president. He had just proven it…

“The White family may hold a majority of the company’s shares, but White Industries does not belong to the White family… The company is the sweat and blood of my parents-in-law and it has other shareholders as well. I can’t act irresponsibly toward them!”

Charles placed a few more pieces of food into Sophia’s bowl, acting as if he did not hear James.

“Stop putting food into my bowl, I can’t finish all of it.” Sophia watched as the food piled up in her bowl and on her plate. She paused momentarily with her hand holding the chopsticks.

James finally reacted when Charles continued with his silence. “I’m sorry, Charles, I can’t agree with this. If you’re unhappy with what your Aunt Fisher did and want to do something about it... Well, I’ll… I’ll just need to accept it.”

Charles laughed lightly as he grabbed Sophia’s hand, playing with it. “What are you acting so nervous about? I didn’t say I wanted you to let Sophia be president. You were the one who mentioned it.”

A questioning look appeared on James’ face. “What are you trying to say…”

“Let me ask you this. You’re agreeable for Sophia to take any other position except the position of president, am I right?” Charles asked.

James thought about this for quite a while. He was worried he would end up angering Charles if he gave another rejection.

He clenched his teeth and replied, “Yes! Even if she is unable to take up the duty, I can arrange for someone to teach her!”

Charles sealed the deal. “Good, then it’s decided. Sophia will be the assistant to the chief financial officer for a year and will later take over the role of the chief financial officer. As for getting someone to teach her, you don’t need to worry about it. I’ll teach her personally.”

The financial department was an important department within the company. James looked quite unwilling to accept it, but in the end, he said nothing. He proceeded to make plans with Charles and decided that Sophia would start work the day after the next.

After breakfast, Charles went off to work. Sophia walked him out as Charles wanted.

James ran after them breathlessly. “Wait! Soph, your mom prepared some clothes for you. Go in and see if you like them.”

Charles tidied his tie. “She can head in after I leave. It won’t make any difference with the time.”