Chapter 347 - Humiliation (5)

22 April, Tang Family Company Offices, City K

Joan heard the gasps from her brother's and father when then realised exactly what she had on her finger. David had been right about one thing, for them money will always talk, and therefore the more dazzling the ring the better.

As she turned and sat down Joan stared at the three of them, snapping "What you have never seen me act carefully before." She then shook her head muttering under her breath in such a way that she knew they would hear her "Idiots."

That drew a reaction from them. They wanted to both verbally and physically react to her but were holding themselves back until they knew if doing so would be contrary to their interests.

"Well are you going to stand there and look at me, or will we have this meeting. As I told you I have more important things to do than to waste my time with you."

"You, you…"

"What father. B*tch, w*ore, s*x addict, piece of crap who knows nothing. Come on throw the insults at me as those who live in glass houses cannot throw stones [1]. I can be a b*tch when I need to be, and you are grateful when that benefits you with the money it brings into the business, so it has no weight. W*ore and s*x addict. At least I confine my s*xual activities to my relationsh.i.p.s and anything that goes on in that relationship is not only consensual but done with the full knowledge of my then partner and perfectly legal for us to do and enjoy ourselves. You three, on the other hand treat this business as your harem with every woman to meet your ideal for women and expected to be available for you regardless of what they want and do whatever you want when you want. Most of the time I suspect that it is not completely consensual but watch out if I get that proof of that being the case. Then there is, the rumours you visit brothels and even engage in illegal activities. Piece of crap who knows nothing, we have one of you who was kicked out of university for severe cheating; another who took two attempts to complete high school and the third who only got their university degree as of the huge sums of money paid to ensure it happened. Me on the other hand, I worked not only to put myself through university but obtained a triple degree, completed a Masters of Business Administration and now pursing studies in languages while working to fund it and now to support you three, keep the company afloat and having my fun."

"You…"

"Insults will not work, and I will walk." Joan looked around and saw that the three of them were ready to kill her but at the same time they were holding back as they knew she would not be this brazen with her attacks on them unless she had something else. This was fun and none of them wanted to react too much until they found out what was in it for them.

Her brothers looked at their father, but silence ensued. In her observation the three of them were starting to get worried about her saying nothing. Eventually her father said "You said that you had to talk to us and delaying this meeting was not an option. So, what did you have to say?"

Joan smiled and said, "Who is impatient father?"

Joan saw his mouth open, but nothing came out, and her brothers were seething with anger as of her actions. Good they deserved some more humiliation before she told them what was going to please them.

"I would like to say it never is a pleasure to deal with the three wise monkeys [2], but that would be an insult to intelligent creatures." Joan looked around and saw the anger bubbling up in their eyes. They were so easy to provoke, and this was fun.

"I have a deal for you, but the conditions are likely to be something none of you want because…"

"Forget about us giving you the company. You do not deserve it…"

"Deserve it? That is debatable, however want it, absolutely not despite what grandfather had in his will…"

Worriedly her father said "What…"

"Do I know? You take me for an idiot old man? I did my research as I was always concerned about what you were doing with the company. Grandfather never trusted you to do the right thing, and made it clear that the lawyers managing his estate for five years after his death were to watch and determine who of his grandchildren had the skills to take over his life's work for generation to come. While I want to honour him and push for what he wanted, I do not give a care as it means remaining working with you. That I cannot stand. So, I have a onetime only deal and I walk away from everything. I get custody of my sisters and their trust funds. What happens to them becomes my responsibility…"

"Sounds perfect except you getting their money. That stays with me…"

"Old man," snapped Joan "Remember what I said about doing my research. I know all the contents of my grandfather's will. You have been trying for almost three years to get your hands on my trust fund and their trust funds but the iron clad terms of the will have prevented it. You think I am going to let you disrespect him that much. Their trust funds are for them and I am going to make sure that they get it. But…"

"As I told you I want money…"

"Money," sneered Joan, "Is all you three think about. Your demands are sucking almost everything from the company, but unlike you I have a conscious as I make sure staff are paid before I get anything despite deserving the salary I nominally earn."

Her brothers together said "Earn, w*ores like you only earn your money on your back…"

"As I told you insults do nothing but let me make it clear…" came the angry retort "Unlike you three w*ores who would do anything for money, I do not do that. I work hard and play hard but never pay for or am paid for s*x unlike you three…"

[1] referring to a proverb from multiple European countries meaning those who are vulnerable to criticism on an issue should not criticise others on the same issue

[2] referring to the proverb see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil, represented by the Japanese pictorial maxim with the monkeys Mizaru who covers his eyes, Kikazaru who covers his ears, and Iwazaru who covers him mouth. It is being used here as a sarcastic statement to mean three idiots who know nothing

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