Part 56
Geet walked in last; followed by the Assisstant.
Even the assistant regained his lively and confident air in Madam's backing and presence.
Seeing her appear many people were confused.
Many knew her only as an actress. And even those who knew her identity as Maan's wife were surprised to see her today.
Maan's parents had informed everyone that their conversation with daughter-in-law was successful, and she is on their side.
While some thought... isn’t this is the rumored mistress?!
The assistant goes ahead and starts the meeting.
A- Blah ... Blah... we are here today to discuss on xx project finalization. And today Mrs. Geetanjali Khurana will be heading the meeting in Sir's absence. Madam...
He gives the floor to Geet to speak, not waiting for people who had just realized her true identity to come out of shock.
G- Good morning, everyone. Thank you all for coming. I have been informed about all the difficulties and the controversies, discussions and increasing cost related to this project over the last few days.
G – Now, I would like to state some facts.
G- Initially we had estimated xxx cost and invested yy amount for this project's phase two. Now we are estimating zzzz i.e. 1.73 times initial estimate and we have already invested yyzz that is 2.5 times more than planned. Going forward. in case of any problems these costs will only increase. Finally, the estimated profit from this project was nnnn amount. Considering the increased costs ... the profit has already decreased to mmm amount that is 3.5 times less.
Geet tries to channel Maan's authoritative aura and charisma.
She subconsciously remembers the time last year, on her first day at the ancestral house during breakfast. When he had intimidated people without any threats.
She places the fingertips of both hands on the table and slightly leans forward.
Her eyes turning sharp.
She looked straight at everyone without cowering or hiding.
G- I have decided to withdraw from the project entirely.
She speaks in a calm but firm tone, without raising her voice.
Almost everyone was shell shocked and didn’t know how to respond.
And it wouldn’t be a lie to say that they felt a bit intimidated by the woman's confidence.
One of the family members in the board yells in reply.
Relatives - What?! are you in your right mind?! You stu-
G - Did I let you talk?
Geet looks over sternly.
Her eyes revealing ferocity.
The relative sits back down, shutting up.
Geet straightens up and stands tall and unyielding.
She deliberately straightens her cuffs and speaks again after the pause.
G- Lastly, you all don't need to get too worked up. I have already signed all the relevant documents to drop the project. You all should have got the official circular in you mails by now.
G- Now we are done.
Her last reveal truly shocked the hair off some of the people.
R1 - You stupid woman!!!! this is not playing house!! What have you done! ?? You are just a %$!#% don’t try to meddle in affairs above your class!
Geet looks over at the relative coldly.
She raised her voice a little
G- Security!
Talking normally again.
G - Escort Mr R out. He is having a mental breakdown and has no idea how to talk. Take him for psychiatric evaluation. The company will reimburse his medical fee. And if he can’t keep his mouth clean help him wash it with some soap.
Unexpectedly 2 hulking security guards walk in, pick up the reluctant relative and take him away.
The dramatic entrance and exit of the security calm down a lot of people.
G - I have a whole team waiting outside to escort people who may have sudden mental fits.
The people look at each other in alarm…what sort of dictatorial hijacking operation is this?
But looking at loss of millions the woman had made, how can people remain quiet.
Another department head speaks up.
DH - With all respect Madam. We all feel this is a bad decision and you should immediately redact it.
R2 - Yes!! Quickly take it back!
R3- Do you even how much loss we will endure if we back out at this point?
G- I thought I made the stats clear in the beginning? The loss we will endure if we don’t back out will be monumental. This loss we can still make up.
All the members disagree and tell her to take her decision back.
Geet feels like she is losing her momentum.
So, she decides to pull out the trump card.
She tried to speak a few times. but her voice couldn’t be heard above the dissatisfied chattering of people.
She slamms her hand hard on the table
G- I think you all have been living a bit too freely these days. Let me remind you all, MY husband is not dead! He is only gone for a few days. And if you all don’t clean up your acts shortly, you will face consequences.
G- What are you all thinking? He won’t look over the performance of each and every one of you over the last month? Or do you really think you have well-hidden the tracks of your mistakes and misdeeds?
G- Then you all department heads!
She throws the sky-high budget reports they had submitted under influence or personal greed or because of other family members.
G- What is this? You all really want to retire by next month, right? Or do you think that there is lack of talent in this world and Mr Maan Singh Khurana will retain you all? And those responsible for info leak…
Geet gives a devilish smile so reminiscent of Maan
G-Better hand in your resignations yourself. or you will face legal actions.
Having said that she gets up and confidently walks out of the board room followed by the assistant.
The assistant looks at madam with fanatic worshipping eyes…. such aura! such control over the room! such charisma!!
He is ready to become a braindead fan of his madam! she is excellent in anything and everything!
While the assistant had his fan filter on.
Geet reaches Maan's office and collapses on the chair.
Her legs barely supported her weight, and her hands were shaky.
Thankfully she fooled everyone into thinking she is that confident and made it out of the meeting!!
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