OMG!!! My Crippled Husband is a Hot, Powerful CEO-Chapter 128 – Don’t worry. I got this

Grandpa was about to respond when Alex stepped in to address the situation. No matter how hard he tried, any negative comments about his wife would upset him unreasonably.

"An elder like you should be aware of the rules by now. The heirlooms are in the custody of whoever becomes the CEO of the King’s multinational. Not every woman is deemed suitable to touch or wear these heirlooms."

Indirectly, their husbands or those directly born into the King’s family should have strived harder to attain the coveted position. However, they seemed unable to comprehend his anger.

His response left the other women feeling inferior and envious, prompting Rita to ask in a soft voice,

"Alex, every position in this family is not a matter of choice. If we all had our way, we would be in her shoes, but she obtained everything through sheer luck."

Alex chuckled when he noticed the pain in Joanna’s eyes. She shouldn’t let the words of others affect her, except for him or Grandpa.

However, Joanna sometimes seemed to forget her position among the Kings, or perhaps she struggled to fully embrace her role due to the contractual nature of their marriage.

"I beg to differ. If you are indeed qualified, then tell me your exact contribution to this company," Alex asked, showing no leniency as he wanted Joanna’s position to be respected by everyone.

"I work," Rita hinted, but Alex knew she misunderstood the question and clarified,

"Yes, you do, but few of us make sacrifices. I don’t think you understand what that means. My wife is the most qualified woman here because she secured the Baker’s Corporation for us. That company will expand and also belongs to her."

In essence, the Baker’s Corporation indirectly belonged to Alex because Joanna was his wife. However, it wasn’t clear if everyone present understood his words at that moment.

It appeared that the person who was most affected by the blow understood it well and reacted accordingly. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"Alex, I never thought you were a gold-digger," Mia exclaimed, aware that the next transfer would take place at Baker’s Corporation.

If that were to occur, the Bakers would be left with nothing, and Joanna would no longer be part of the family.

Ever since the issue was raised at the wedding, Cole’s blood pressure had been high, leading him to request a DNA test.

Rene was clever enough to have her trusted associates alter it. Alex shrugged.

"As the saying goes, iron sharpens iron. A woman like you would lead a man to poverty, but a woman like Joanna would only enrich me. She adds value without taking away."

Joanna was uncomfortable with the compliments she received. Over the next five months, everything she owned belonged to Alex and vice versa. However, a woman like Mia, who harbored bitterness, always sought to bring others down with her.

The only mistake Joanna made was flaunting her weekly allowance to upset Mia. If she had known it would be used against her, she would have acted differently.

"Really? You give her a weekly allowance of a hundred thousand dollars," Mia revealed, leaving everyone speechless, especially the extended family.

"Now we see where all the family’s money is going. Alex claims to own everything she has, yet he pays her that much as an allowance," Agnes finally spoke up, gaining support from many.

"True. There’s no love between them. She’s just here for the money," some of the extended family members chimed in, while Joanna struggled to contain her emotions.

"However, she found solace in the way Alex gazed at her and enveloped her in an embrace. "Don’t worry. I’ve got this," he reassured her.

Joanna smiled gratefully. This was all new to her, as she was accustomed to her humble life from before.

The man she married had transformed into someone she never expected, thrusting her into a life she had never imagined.

Soon, she would be the CEO of Baker’s Corporation, and it was a good opportunity to learn about being in the spotlight.

"What would you do with a hundred thousand weekly allowance, Mia?" Alex asked rhetorically. Mia was speechless, never having considered it, but Alex smiled and elaborated.

"My wife invested it in Baker’s Corporation," Alex disclosed, leaving Mia astonished.

She had not realized that when Joanna was at a loss for options to meet her goal, she had invested all she had in her bank account.

As insignificant as it may seem compared to what was required for her to become CEO, it was preferable for her to invest the money rather than leave it in her bank account.

"Have you checked her bank account?" Alex inquired. Mia felt a nervous sweat break out, frustrated that her attempt to undermine Joanna had inadvertently highlighted her capabilities.

"I would love to spoil my wife, but she prefers to work hard and grow her wealth. How about you?" Alex probed further.

Joanna’s face flushed with embarrassment, realizing that Alex was privy to this information. Fear gripped her, grasping she may not be able to conceal anything from him.

"Edmund, allow the media in," Grandpa interjected, exasperated by the ongoing arguments.

People often preferred to profit from the efforts of others and engage in questionable practices rather than engage in honest labor.

The media representatives entered with their cameras, supervised by Edmund. Throughout this, Aiden kept his gaze fixed on Violet, a detail that did not escape Alex’s notice.

"Alex," Grandpa called out, and Alex joined him as he addressed the media.

"I am delighted to announce my first grandson, Alexander King, as the new CEO of King’s Multinational. Once the documents are signed, I will assume the role of board chairman for the next ten years to oversee his work. If his performance is satisfactory, the position of Chairman will be added to his responsibilities," Grandpa announced, prompting cheers and applause from the audience.

Despite their true feelings, everyone put on a smile for the cameras. However, the highlight of the moment was Joanna squeezing herself between Alex and Grandpa, congratulating Alex on his achievement.

"Congratulations, Alex, you did it," she said.

Alex smiled and replied, "No, my Angel, we did it." The media representatives captured the moment with more photos as the documents were signed, followed by a barrage of questions.

Amidst the chaos, Alex’s Salvador line beeped, indicating an urgent message. He checked it and felt his spirits dampen upon reading the message.