Aveline pressed her lips together slightly, unwilling to admit it but knowing she had to her heart was wavering because of Lucas. Images of the recent events flashed through her mind.She lowered her gaze, a complex look in her eyes.How could she not waver?He had changed significantly.He had become much gentler, more respectful of her thoughts and opinions.He was slowly becoming the Lu she had once loved.And she had no defenses against Lu.She closed her eyes briefly, trying to pull herself out of those emotions, without giving any further explanation.”Let’s just get back to work,” she said, refocusing her attention on her computer….At Tudor Group.In the boardroom, the atmosphere was heavy.Lucas sat at the head of the table, dressed in a silver-gray suit, his tie undone and the top two buttons of his shirt left open. One hand rested on the table as he twirled a pen between fingers. His sharp, handsome face remained expressionless. The shareholders had all arrived.On one side, a few of them were silent, their faces revealing little emotion. On the other side, several shareholders looked clearly displeased.”Lucas, we know you have the ability, and we’ve seen your sharp business acumen and strategies,” one of them began, “but causing a scandal like this so soon after taking office doesn’t look good, does it?””Exactly,” another chimed in. “The Tudor Group is a vast enterprise, but it can’t withstand any instability.”You’re the Chairman, the leader. Ifyou get into trouble, the whole company suffers. Just now, our stock price has already started to drop. In my opinion, you should holda press conference, publicly apologize, and announce yourresignation as Chairman”We can appoint a temporary replacement to manage things until this blows over. Then, you can return once the storm has passed.”As soon as the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room grew even heavier, a cold tension spreading through the air.”Oh?” Lucas’s gaze settled on the shareholder who had spoken. “Mr. Lewis, it sounds like you already have someone in mind for the position?” Mark Lewis leaned back in his chair.He was around the same age as Frederick and clearly didn’t regard Lucas, a much younger man, with much seriousness.He replied with a faint smile, “Duringyour father’s tenure, the TudorGroup was well-organized and disciplined. Now, with you in charge, we’ve already seen a scandal that’s tarnished the Group’s reputation. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ƒindNoᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.”I’m not denying your abilities, but you’re still young and lack the steadiness needed in suchsituations. In my view, it would be better to have Madam Yvonne temporarily take your place. She’s your father’s legal wife and holds shares in the Group. It would only be a temporary arrangement, and no one would have any objections.” He turned to the others. “What do you think?”Someone from the opposite side immediately spoke up, “But Madam Yvonne has never handled any of the Group’s affairs. To have her suddenly step in as acting CEO and Chairman wouldn’t sit well with many.” Mark chuckled. “It’s just a title. We old-timers will still be here to manage things. But since the young man has made a mess, we old-timers have no choice but to come forward and clean it up.”His words were blunt, nearly crossing the line into openly insulting Lucas.””Ridiculous!”Another shareholder slammed his hand on the table, anger evident in his voice. “It’s obvious that someone deliberately leaked that video to create a scandal and damage the Tudor Group. “It’s just a few seconds of footage! Instead of finding out the truth, you’re here blaming Mr. Tudor and even suggesting he be removed from his position. What’s your real motive?”
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