Chapter 499: Crushing Defeat in the Short-Term Decisive Battle (Part 7)

Chapter 499: Chapter 499: Crushing Defeat in the Short-Term Decisive Battle (Part 7)

"She only beat Director Patterson once, and it was a last-day comeback. There was a lot of luck involved! But to say Seraphina Sterling is better than Director Patterson just because she won once, isn’t that a bit too rash? Besides, doesn’t the club have a rule that only sophomores and above can serve as officers?" Shelby Fenton still wouldn’t give up.

’Not bad, not bad, that’s exactly it! I’m just a freshman, so I don’t meet the requirements to be an officer! Shelby Fenton really hit the nail on the head.’ Seraphina Sterling couldn’t help but mentally give her a thumbs-up.

"Are you questioning my decision?" Hugo Xavier’s voice dropped, and the meeting room instantly fell silent.

Shelby Fenton’s heart trembled. ’How could I forget that the president isn’t someone to be trifled with? I was so focused on keeping Seraphina Sterling from besting me that I forgot the most important thing: in this club, Hugo Xavier is the boss!’

"I also nominate Seraphina Sterling for department head. Whether her victory over me was a fluke or plain luck, the result is what matters most! In stock trading, luck is a part of skill! I believe Seraphina Sterling has what it takes to lead everyone in our future activities! So please, give her your full support!" If some people had been inclined to oppose Seraphina Sterling taking over as department head because of Shelby Fenton’s words, now that even Preston Patterson was recommending her, they had nothing left to worry about. They trusted Director Patterson’s judgment!

And just like that, Seraphina Sterling became the head of the stock trading club’s department! She was also the first new member ever to be appointed to such a role. Looking at the smiles on Hugo Xavier and Preston Patterson’s faces, Seraphina Sterling couldn’t help but feel like she’d been played by the two of them.

"Did you guys plan this all along? That if I won, you’d make me the department head?" After walking to the front of the room, Seraphina Sterling asked Joel Xavier, who was standing beside her, her voice low and laced with annoyance.

"You’re overthinking it! We never thought you’d actually win! We’re making you department head simply because you got rid of Preston Patterson, leaving the position vacant. Such an important role naturally requires a capable person. You beat Preston Patterson, so it’s only right that the position should be yours," Hugo Xavier said with a straight face. Although what he said was logical and sounded perfectly reasonable, Seraphina Sterling still suspected it was a scheme concocted by the two of them.

However, whether it was their scheme or not, the outcome was set in stone and couldn’t be changed. "Thank you, Mr. President and Mr. Patterson, for trusting me with such an important position! However, as a first-year student with a heavy course load, I won’t be able to participate in every club activity. Therefore, when it comes to organizing events, I’ll have to trouble our president. I’ll just be here to offer suggestions, which should put everyone more at ease. After all, stock trading isn’t just about numbers; every change in those numbers represents a fluctuation in capital! I’m sure our president won’t let everyone down!"

After speaking, Seraphina Sterling gave a deep bow to the crowd. The motion of bending over hid the triumphant smirk playing at the corners of her lips. ’Go ahead, make me department head. I’ll just do the talking while you do all the work. I’ll work you to death, Mr. President!’

Joel Xavier’s mouth twitched. He could already foresee a miserable life ahead. ’You can cross anyone, but you should never cross a woman.’

In the end, Seraphina Sterling still became the department head of the stock trading club. The person most unhappy about this was Shelby Fenton, but with Hugo Xavier and Preston Patterson’s unwavering support for Seraphina, her objections were useless. She had no choice but to accept it. ’But I will get my revenge for this!’

The two biggest recent events had concluded, but that didn’t mean Seraphina Sterling could catch her breath, because her birthday banquet had finally arrived. The very banquet that Mr. Sterling had been anticipating for so long was finally here. Seraphina, however, wasn’t thrilled about the party. ’It’s just a birthday, no different from any other day.’ Only her mother and grandfather were making a fuss about it.