dustries was as cold as

like a silent jury. Twelve board members sat before her, each more seasoned, ruthless, and skeptical than the last. Some wore polite mas

sking aloud: What makes you think yo

ad with something close to a smirk. His voice, smooth and calculated, broke the silence. "We appreciate you stepping

eferred to Elena as Dominic's shadow. Her tone was clinical. "We assumed t

o need. My father will appoint me C

ppled acro

ed the necessary documentation. Legal has confirmed

"No one is doubting your... intentions," he said. "But intentions don't build quarterly profit. Your father'

lives in its innovation. I know this company better than any outsider you'd con

tretch, daring them to challenge her again. Finally, Victor nodd

rd to your first strategy presentation ne

g adjo

the scent of her father's cologne-still trapped in the walls. Elena stood alone at the head o

just outside, tab

ntal," Elena said, ste

ing look. "You're goin

Elena replied. "They sm

king beside her, "are the s

but something sharp

d not be dismissed, not by Victor, not by anyone

ded to wear i