As Mr. Su spoke, the shareholders who heard the words "seal of authority" immediately showed respect, which further emphasized the importance of the Feng family's seal of authority.
Catherine instantly lost her footing. She had never heard of the Feng family's seal of authority, let alone seen it.
But why did everyone else seem to know about it, and she was the only one who hadn't heard of it?
"Old Mr. Su, you mean..."
A hint of panic flickered across Catherine's eyebrows. She unconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt and tentatively asked.
Mr. Su looked at Catherine. The old man's wise eyes were sharp. He paused for a long time, making Catherine's heart race with anxiety.
"The Feng family's seal of authority has always been kept by the Feng family bloodline. Before each successor takes charge of the Feng family, the previous holder of power would pass the seal of authority to the successor."
"Whoever holds the seal of authority inherits the Feng family, not only to quell any objections but also to ensure legitimacy. Sometimes, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the holder of power might pass the seal of authority to their chosen successor in advance."
Mr. Lin added a few more sentences, as if sensing Catherine's confusion. While emphasizing the function of the Feng family's seal of authority, they were also clarifying her doubts.
When all eyes were on Catherine, she was completely bewildered. Not to mention she had never even heard of the Feng family's seal of authority, how could she possibly have it in her hands now!
Catherine gritted her teeth, a flash of hatred in her eyes. Such an important item should have been recorded in her successor training, or her parents should have told her.
Yet, they had remained silent, leaving her no clue about the Feng family's seal of authority even in death!
Could it be that their coming to Pengcheng was not just to reveal the truth, but more importantly, to bring Wei Yumeng back to acknowledge her ancestors and pass on the Feng family's seal of authority to her?
Catherine's heart turned cold. Under everyone's gaze, the pressure on her became immense.
Shareholders from other factions also felt uneasy. If Catherine truly possessed the Feng family's seal of authority, then no matter how unwilling they were, they would have to acknowledge her as the successor.
Furthermore, they would have absolutely no chance to contend for control of the Feng Group with Catherine.
"Miss, please present the Feng family's seal of authority, so we can broaden our horizons." Mr. Wang's tone was no longer aggressive; it had even become somewhat respectful. He politely urged Catherine.
Time ticked by, and Catherine looked at the disgusting faces of Mr. Wang and Mr. Zhao, feeling utterly nauseous.
She could imagine that once these people discovered she didn't have the Feng family's seal of authority, they would become unbearably arrogant.
"I don't have it."
Catherine took a deep breath, lowered her head in annoyance, and clenched her fists unwillingly.
"Oh, so the aloof eldest daughter hasn't received the approval of Mr. and Mrs. Feng yet!" Mr. Wang immediately launched a sarcastic attack. Without the Feng family's seal of authority, Catherine was nothing but the title of Feng family's eldest daughter.
"Well, I thought the eldest daughter was giving orders and making pronouncements as soon as she arrived, thinking she already held great power. It turns out she doesn't!"
Mr. Zhao seized the opportunity to mock Catherine, speaking eagerly and sarcastically.
Some shareholders chuckled, as if hearing something hilarious. Catherine suppressed the savage impulses within her heart.
Even if they were hiding it well, she could still hear the sound of these shareholders mocking her in their hearts, surely calling her as foolish as a pig!
The proud Catherine, relying on her status as the Feng Group's eldest daughter, had never suffered such humiliation. She couldn't help but think of Mr. and Mrs. Feng, but her feelings had now turned into resentment.
"Enough! Everyone stop! The eldest daughter is still young and has just begun to develop. Mr. and Mrs. Feng naturally need to evaluate her further." Mr. Lai loudly called to stop those who were laughing, speaking for Catherine with reason and evidence.
"The Feng family's seal of authority is such an important item. It would be too hasty to hand it over so easily. There's nothing to make a fuss about."
Mr. Zhang, standing beside them, leisurely picked up his teacup, blew away a bit of foam, and said slowly.
"Yes, I haven't made any great contributions to the group like everyone present. I dare not accept the Feng family's seal of authority."
Catherine knew they were speaking up for her. She reacted and said humbly.
Her sharp edge could only be directed at dissenting shareholders at the beginning, but it was not appropriate now.
After all, her parents had not left her anything advantageous, except for the fact that she was openly the only daughter of the Feng family.
"Eldest daughter, you don't need to be overly humble. According to the order of succession, you are the rightful heir."
Those who supported Catherine finally stepped forward, speaking after the elders. This way, they didn't appear abrupt or too opportunistic.
"Cough, cough, cough, but isn't the eldest daughter too young? Moreover, Mr. and Mrs. Feng passed away so suddenly. Perhaps they didn't mean it that way?"
The Feng family relatives faction began to disagree upon hearing this, and they all expressed their opposition.
"It's fine that the eldest daughter is young. We, as her elders, can assist her!"
"The Feng family relatives also have inheritance rights. Honestly, their qualifications are even higher than the eldest daughter's!"
"Considering the future of the group, such a large group, which holds a significant position in Country Y and even the world, is being handed over to a young girl. It's too childish!"
A group of people argued incessantly. If it weren't for the screen separating them, they might have come to blows.
The Feng Group was such a large cake; who among those with inheritance rights didn't want a piece?
Catherine knew that when the top executives received the news of her parents' misfortune, they would start making moves, but she hadn't expected them to quarrel so fiercely, and the situation would get out of control.
"Quiet down, everyone. Who the successor is, only Mr. and Mrs. Feng have the final say. Since the eldest daughter doesn't have the Feng family's seal of authority, what about the will?"
Mr. Qian, from the neutral faction, patted the table. Annoyed by the noise, he pressed his temples.
Upon mentioning the will, everyone immediately fell silent. They had thought of the Feng family's seal of authority but had forgotten about the will.
Generally, to prevent unforeseen events, many CEOs would contact lawyers in advance and write their wills.
What if Mr. and Mrs. Feng had also left a will? Then their endless arguments would be a ridiculous joke.
Feeling the scrutinizing eyes of everyone once again, Catherine closed her eyes wearily.
Her father and mother had left her nothing, neither the Feng family's seal of authority nor a will.
"I'm sorry, I haven't received it."
This was the second time Catherine felt powerless tonight. Facing this pack of wolves and tigers, she was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, with neither a forest to hide in nor sharp weapons.
"Ding-dong!" A text message arrived. Catherine glanced at her phone screen, and a line of text jumped into her eyes.
Eldest daughter, if Mr. Feng left a will, it should be at...