r just last weekend, John sensed something noticeable had changed.

a cheerful tone. '"John! My man! So good to s

s his face. "You're full of it, you know," he retorted, "We were

l miss you!" Scott

trying to sound nonchalant despite the excitement bubbling up in

, "You never told me that Monica was in town. I thought she was still on vaca

ecause I didn't know, either. I just

lumes of difference. John's eyes held a mixture of love and p

come home at all?' Scott

sion for another time." His voice was fir

chuckle. "Whatever you

speaking. "Well then, would someone care to explain to m

from the board members. Finally, one of them spoke up. "It was called by Mo

ischievous smile. "Wonderful

well," John said, his voice betraying no emotion. "If no one has any fu

d. "I'll turn the floor over to you, Monica. Can you explain to us why you've c

ing her suit pants before s

is my duty to ensure that our company is moving in the right direction, and I have some concerns about the current strategy. I believe that a change in leadership m

his position as CEO of J.S. Corporations and appoint a new leader in his place." Her voice was strong and clear, leaving no r

'm not sure I can support it. John has been a strong leader for our comp

rship is necessary for our company to thrive in the future. John has done a fine job in the past, but the challenges we face today are different from the ones he faced when he took over as CEO. The wo

member spoke up. "I understand what you're saying, but I'm not convinced that replacing John is the an

o is 'better' than John,' Monica s

mpany through the challenges of the future. I believe that I am that person,

in the room on me. She held her breath, waiting for someone to speak. T

, after all the years they had worked together. He tried to stay calm and rational, but it was hard to keep his emotions in check. And yet, he also knew that he had to fight fo

the experience and the knowledge to lead this company through whatever challenges we may face in the future. I know that I have made mistakes in the past, but I have learned from th

king. Everyone seemed to be considering his wor

I'm not sure that I'm convinced. So, let's hear from another person, Monica...what do you have to offer?" John fe

to say. A sly smile curved on Monica's lips and she signa

ld you please hand out the documen

apers to everyone, her expression filled with guilt and

, Missy?" He a

r face pale and hands trembling as she

value a lot so if anything is going on, do

r eyes but she fought them back immed

of the board members spoke up, passing o

stand and Monica cleared he

She said with an

" another board

t, everyone stunned by her revelation. "He set up a fake charity organization and has been sending money to it for the past two years,"

hock, anger, and disbelief. John felt the blood drain from his