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Chapter 21: A Glimmer of Hope
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The boardroom was silent, the air heavy with tension as Ethan rolled into the meeting. His wheelchair glided across the polished floor, the sound of its movement reverberating in the otherwise quiet room. Heads turned, some looking surprised to see him, others carefully avoiding his piercing gaze.The shareholders sat in a semi-circle, their expressions ranging from apprehensive to outright smug. Among them, Jason Carter, one of the most influential shareholders, leaned back in his chair with a self-satisfied smirk.Ethan’s eyes locked on Jason, his presence commanding even from a seated position.“Ladies and gentlemen,” Ethan began, his voice cutting through the room like a blade, “I trust there’s a good reason for this unscheduled meeting?”Jason cleared his throat, leaning forward as if he’d been waiting for this moment. “We wanted to discuss the company’s future, Mr. Johnson. Considering recent setbacks, some of us believe a change in leadership might be in the company’s best inte
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The black rose sat on Ethan’s desk, its dark petals a chilling contrast to the bright morning sunlight filtering through the window. The note that accompanied it was now tucked into his drawer, but its message lingered in the air like an unspoken threat.Emma stood near the window, arms crossed, her brows furrowed in thought.“We can’t ignore this,” she said, breaking the silence. “Whoever sent that message knows where you live, Ethan. They’re making this personal.”Ethan leaned back in his wheelchair, his fingers steepled in front of him. “That’s exactly what they want, to rattle us. But I won’t give them the satisfaction.”“Rattled or not, this is serious.” Emma turned to face him, her expression resolute. “We need to figure out who’s behind this before they escalate.”Ethan nodded, his jaw tightening. “I already have Caleb working on it. He’s the best at digging up dirt, and he won’t stop until he finds something useful.”Emma hesitated, then added, “What about me? I could help.”H
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The boardroom lights dimmed, leaving Ethan to face the flickering light of the projector. The evidence Caleb had presented had been damning, yet it wasn’t enough to shift the tide. Jason Carter sat smugly at the far end of the table, his arrogance grating against Ethan’s every nerve.“I’ll have the auditor verify the files,” Mr. Gaines finally said, his hesitant voice cutting through the tense silence.Ethan’s cold laugh echoed in the room. “Verify? That will take weeks, time Jason will use to bury any trace of his betrayal.”Jason leaned forward, feigning concern. “Ethan, I understand you’re under a lot of pressure, but baseless accusations won’t solve the company’s problems. Perhaps it’s time you stepped aside for the sake of Johnson Industries.”Caleb slammed his hands on the table. “You’re the problem, Jason, and you know it!”“Enough!” Gaines snapped, rubbing his temples. “This infighting is tearing us apart. Until further notice, Jason remains acting CEO. This meeting is adjourn
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Ethan’s office plunged into a tense silence. Caleb’s revelation hung in the air like a heavy storm cloud waiting to break.“Inside the family?” Ethan repeated, his voice cold, deliberate.Caleb nodded, his unease palpable. “I traced the leaked files to a personal login. It belongs to... your cousin, Mason.”Ethan’s jaw clenched. Mason, the younger cousin who had always hovered in the background, was never fully trusted but tolerated because of family ties. Ethan’s fingers tightened on the armrest of his wheelchair, his knuckles white.Emma’s eyes darted between them, her stomach knotting. She didn’t know much about Ethan’s family, but she could see this betrayal hit deep. “Mason? Why would he do this?”Caleb sighed. “Mason’s been working with Jason for months. It seems they’ve been planning to oust Ethan together. They’ve both been siphoning company funds and leaking confidential information to weaken your position.”Ethan’s eyes darkened, the fury in them barely restrained. “Where is
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