Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 1050

Chapter 1050: stronger than ever!

"I am acknowledging Jonathan Pierson as part of the Pierson Family," Zoren announced. He scanned everyone’s reactions and added, "Moreover, it is the chairwoman’s wish to have him learn about the company and the family."

A wave of silence settled over the meeting room, allowing Zoren’s cold statement to linger. Dean quickly slammed his hand on the table, shattering the silence.

"Nonsense!" Dean roared. "If accepting illegitimate children into our family and making them public is something we’d do, then wouldn’t that be a problem for our family?"

"I’m afraid I have to agree with Director Dean," some others chimed in sternly. "This board is aware of certain personal issues within the Pierson Family. However, as long as it doesn’t affect the company, we can turn a blind eye to them. This, however, is a different matter."

"Imagine other people claiming to be part of the Pierson Family just because they think being acknowledged will give them a free pass to the company," another member added, pounding his fist against the table.

"CEO Pierson, there have been a few other illegitimate children in this family, and if they think you support this, it wouldn’t be good for any of us!"

"The family is one thing, but the company is another. The Pierson Family promised to protect and prioritize the Pierson Corporation above all else!"

"Do you have another way to handle this news?" Another board member scowled. "Ignoring this will only make it worse!"

"And releasing a statement, acknowledging an illegitimate child, and letting him into the company will make it twice as big!"

In an instant, everyone expressed their thoughts, and the room became a full debate. Half of the attendees argued that Jonathan shouldn’t be publicly acknowledged, fearing it would complicate matters. The other half expressed support, arguing that it would be best to divert public scrutiny.

William smirked and let the debate unfold, casting Jonathan a knowing look. ’See what I’ve done here?’ his face seemed to say, because now, he wasn’t entirely opposed to Zoren.

If you look closely, William and Zoren were actually on the same side. After all, Zoren had announced Jonathan’s acknowledgment, which was exactly what William wanted.

Jonathan gave William an approving smile, satisfied with how he had played the situation. Putting the news out there wasn’t just to start the discussion — it was also to force everyone to decide on their next course of action.

Though not everyone in the room was on William’s side, every single person shared one common ground: the Pierson Corporation.

"Don’t worry," William reassured quietly, his voice nearly lost amid the ongoing argument. "Whether they like it or not, those guys from the First Branch won’t have a choice in the end. They’re just fighting because they’re scared that their precious Dean Pierson might fade into the background."

’He really is trying to get bitten,’ Dean thought, his mouth parting slightly as he caught a glimpse of Zoren from the corner of his eye. Shifting his gaze to where Zoren was seated, he noticed the brief smile in Zoren’s eyes as he watched everything unfold with amusement.

’Why...?’ Dean wondered, turning his attention to the others before refocusing on the ongoing argument. ’... Is he smiling?’

’Now that I think about it, he’s just letting this argument go on,’ Dean thought. ’Normally, he’d let them vent for a few minutes. But this has been going on longer than usual. It’s like he’s waiting for something...’