Chapter 1571: Chapter 1571: Forced to Bow Down to Julius Powell

“Yes, Mr. Powell!” The major shareholder was furious. “Mr. Powell wanted to invest in the company, but you offended him as soon as you entered the room, demanding rudely that he leave. Are you just going to stand by and watch the company go bankrupt? The Powell Group is now in a crisis, and the fact that we lack any operating capital is all thanks to your dear sister, Quinn. Now you want to drive off our potential investor. Are you and your sister hell-bent on bringing the Powell Group to ruin?”

Jacob Powell froze upon hearing these words, his face locked in shock. It took a long moment for him to muster a trembling response. “This… This can’t be! Julius is just…”

He was just an orphan who could not even protect his own assets and surname!

“Mr. Powell, open your eyes and look carefully. Mr. Powell may have had a hard life in the past, but he now owns his own business. The Powell Group is nothing to him. Does he really need to fight with you?”

“Ever since Quinn’s scandal broke out, four investors have withdrawn their funds. Now, Mr. Powell is ready to invest 800 million dollars in the Powell Group, but you want to drive him out as soon as he walks through the door. Have you gone mad?”

Having been revered and respected all his life, Jacob had never endured such a scolding before, especially not from a shareholder.

He raised his gaze slowly, only to see contempt and rage in the eyes of all present. They were siding with Julius over him, the CEO of the company?

At that moment, Julius addressed the crowd with a gentle smile. “Everyone, lets calm down. As you all know, the Powell family is in a dire state right now. My investment is driven merely by my relationship with the Powell family, hoping to help you all through this difficult time. But if my cousin doesn’t wish to work with me, then so be it. I won’t waste any more of your time. Excuse me.”

Sadness filled the eyes of those present.

With Mr. Powell leaving, where would they find another investor? Especially one who was willing to invest a staggering 800 million dollars! This sum could completely save the Powell Group from its current crisis! The siblings were nothing but a jinx, and it seemed inevitable that the Powell family would be ruined in their hands someday!

“Mr. Powell! Mr. Powell, please don’t go!”

Watching Julius’s retreating figure, the major shareholder snarled, “Mr. Powell, if you want to throw your weight around, you can do so at home. We don’t have time to play along! Even if the company goes bankrupt, you still have a title waiting for you in Yittaland, but what about us? Can’t you think about us for once?”

“We don’t expect you to bring in investors, but how could you drive this one away? Mr. Powell was all set to invest 800 million dollars, yet you look down on him. Keep in mind, Mr. Powell is our lifeline right now. Without his investment, the Powell Group’s perfume business won’t get off the ground, and our previous investment of 4 billion dollars will have been utterly wasted!”

“Mr. Powell, you better urge Mr. Julius Powell to come back!”

As everyone spoke maliciously, Jacob’s face turned ashen. It felt as if his head was about to explode.

Were they…were they actually asking him to go beg that beggar? What did Julius think he was? He had already changed his surname once, only to change it back with ulterior motives. Julius was a bastard of dubious origin, and no amount of wealth and status now could cover up his humble past!

Yet, he, Jacob Powell, was the Earl of Yittaland, the legitimate heir of the Powell family, and the person in charge of the Powell Group. Why should he lower his head to Julius?

No way! He would never go to Julius!

“Mr. Mamet! Miss is awake! She’s calling you!” At this moment, an assistant rushed in, handing the phone to Jacob.

On hearing this, the gloom in Jacob’s heart was instantly dispelled. Grabbing the phone, he called out in a gentle voice, “Quinn, how are you?”

Whatever Quinn said on the other end of the line seemed to distress Jacob even further. After a long pause, he took a deep breath. “Since you insist, Quinn, I’ll do as you ask and approach him.”

As he hung up the phone, Jacob leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes and gritting his teeth.

He had to admit, his sister had a point. Without Julius’s investment, there’s no telling when the Powell family’s perfume line could be launched.

The scandal had caused multiple investors to withdraw their funding, leaving only a couple who had stayed on due to past cooperative relationships. Hence, without proper financing, even if Quinn were to win the perfume-making contest, it would be completely meaningless.