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Chapter 100: A New Era

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The boardroom was filled with an air of anticipation. The executives and shareholders of Johnson Enterprises had gathered, their faces a mix of curiosity and expectation. Ethan Johnson, once the golden boy of the company, now stood before them, but not in the way they remembered. Gone was the confident, untouchable man they once admired from a distance. Today, he was something different—vulnerable, resilient, and ready to reclaim his throne.

Emma stood by his side, her presence a calming anchor as they faced the room full of powerful individuals. She had been with him every step of the way, and today, more than ever, her support meant the world.

As Ethan approached the podium, his gaze swept over the faces in the room. His body still bore the remnants of his past—his legs, though recovering, weren’t the same as before, and the pain lingered in quiet moments. But his mind, his spirit, were stronger than ever. He knew this was his moment, and he wasn’t going to waste it.

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