(Chapter 41) The Representative of Mr. Wu

Stephan drove Astrid and Winoa back home. While he went to his home to reflect on the day as a whole.

Winoa followed Astrid as she went to report to her father that Direa knew nothing.

It had been almost two days since Astrid decided to show Winoa the dark side of the world. Winoa now was being taught how to run a business effectively by Astrid. And also was being trained mentally for the future.

"I guess that's one problem out of the way." Mr. Tuhs sighed hearing Astrid speaking. He had heard her plan of what she planned to do to Direa. And he felt like a part of his heart was lost. His daughter was forced to be so cruel and calculating. She was only 15 years old...

He knew his daughter was a genius in terms of knowledge. But seeing her not only plan, but execute a kidnapping, and then certainly a murder. He felt his heart ripple.

"Mm, I don't think this would cause our enemies to act, she was an idiot trying to climb into your bed. She might have been helped to her position, but they won't invest any more resources into her." Astrid tapped the side of the sofa.

Mr. Tuhs nodded. "I'll get Stephan to do some spring cleaning. Also, what are you planning to do for school next year?" He moved on the conversation, as he had heard some news from Mr. Dihl about Astrid being able to do her test early if she wanted.

"For that, I'll stay in school for now. Attracting attention will be a surefire way of ruining the surprise factor. But now I'm going to set up a company of my own." Astrid revealed, surprising Mr. Tuhs and Winoa.

"A company of your own?" He asked with clear confusion.

Astrid nodded. "When I create a company with enough power, then I can have my own connections. With that, you should work hard dad." Astrid gave a warm smile to her father. As he sighed.

"Alright, alright. I was excited to let you have Hanxi but oh well." He muttered, maybe he would need to work for a while longer.

Astrid gave a smile to her father. "It wouldn't be that hard for me to have control of both. But with you as the CEO, our enemies will have their target in sight. If I suddenly become in charge, then they will be alerted. I still have some business plans for Hanxi." Astrid spoke languidly, while Mr. Tuhs realized something.

'Is my daughter a natural? Using me as a decoy while building her own empire... Isn't that just sly?' He might of understood then, that Astrid's thoughts came naturally, she wasn't forced into changing her thinking or emotions.

Astrid then stood up and decided to go outside in the garden, Winoa understood this was the time for her to go and do the work Astrid told her to do. As this would be the time Astrid would be scheming.

....

The summer came and went quickly. As Astrid and Winoa got off the car to go back for the first day of the year. They spotted Francesca.

"Hey! Come on, let's go see what classes we are in." Francesca basically dragged Winoa to go with her.

This was a time of growth and puberty for teenagers. Francesca had become even taller and prettier. Winoa had also gotten taller and grown in other areas. While Astrid had the biggest change.

As she walked into the school gates, the boys could barely keep their eyes away from her. An ice beauty, it would the easiest to describe.

She had grown taller while not being lanky. While she had also gained some curves to add to the reason why the boys would linger their gazes. Her face was pure art, while she had a completely cold exterior, it was the kind of face and look that men would try to conquer.

Also, Astrid's fashion style was forced to change, she no longer wore dresses to show off how cute she was. No, now she was wearing a dress that wasn't revealing in any way, but it showed off her natural beauty, while also benefiting her cold attitude.

Astrid had never worn high heels, and that didn't change now. She was wearing wedges with a small height increase. Despite none of her clothing being designer brands, she made all of the rich girls look like skanks in comparison.

The next school year was the most important for now, this would be the last year Astrid would be here for. After that, the children would 'grow' to be adults.

....

Meanwhile, in the Hanxi meeting room. The shareholders were having another meeting.

It wasn't a negative atmosphere despite having so many meetings throughout the year. Instead, the atmosphere was incredibly positive, but the shareholders did have a few questions on their minds...

"CEO, where is the highest shareholder?" One of the older, more respected shareholders asked Mr. Tuhs.

Mr. Tuhs looked at him and gave a smirk. 'How about I say that my daughter is in school for the first day back? Wouldn't you lose your minds?' He couldn't wait for the day that these shareholders knew they were praising a 15-year-old girl that she was a business genius with foresight greater than the gods.

"They should be arriving soon." He spoke in a confident tone, shutting up the other shareholders who seemed to want to meet this person.

This person held 30% of Hanxi, their CEO had sold his shares to them for some reason, now only holding 21%. For some of the shareholders it made sense, the need for investment was always there. And the investment into the business had only increased since then. But Mr. Tuhs no longer held the business himself. This, they couldn't understand why he made this move...

As the shareholders were all mumbling and talking to each other. The door to the meeting room was opened.

As the shareholder's attention was grabbed, Mr. Tuhs' eyes rippled. 'Here begins your plan Astrid.' He looked at the man walking in.

The man was an average-looking brunette European. Not what the shareholders were expecting. He looked to be in his mid 20's as a minimum. But nothing about him screamed a rich shareholder...

"Apologies, Mr. Wu couldn't make it today. I'll be his representative." The man announced, earning some sighs from the shareholders.

Obvious the largest shareholder of Hanxi wouldn't be so average right? The shareholders smiled. "That's okay..."

The man gave a light smile. "Just call me Pollar. I apologize for keeping the meeting until late, so shall we start?" Pollar replied as he took a seat at Mr. Wu's position of top shareholder, hence, the President of Hanxi.

The shareholders welcomed Pollar and started the meeting. Mr. Tuhs just inwardly beamed at the situation. Gloating about his daughter's intelligence...