After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#104 “Failure is not An Option.”

The boardroom at Enlighten Press was an opulent space with a long mahogany table, surrounded by high-backed leather chairs, which served as the stage for an intense exchange. Megan Sterling, the poised heiress apparent, found herself under the scrutinizing gaze of the board members.

They were full of skepticism and concern, questioning her recent decision to sign the bet-on agreement with Michael Bayell, a move that had sent ripples of doubt through the company and its investors.

Rachel Townsend, a seasoned board member with piercing eyes, wasted no time cutting to the heart of the matter. “Megan, we need assurances. What guarantees do we have that you’ll meet the performance targets outlined in the agreement?”

Seated at the head of the table, Megan maintained a calm exterior. “I have a strategic plan in place. Enlighten Press is my priority, and I’m fully committed to its success.”

Jonathan Turner, a voice of reason with a hint of skepticism, pressed on, ” Recent tabloid reports suggest financial instability. How do you address those concerns, Megan?”

Megan’s jaw tensed as she countered, ” Those reports are baseless. The company is financially sound, and we have upcoming projects that will secure our growth.”

Isabel Ramirez chimed in, “Forgive us if we find it hard to believe, Megan. The media is questioning not just the company’s stability but your ability to lead.”

Megan cleared her throat and tried again to deflate the situation. “As I already said I am dedicated to the success of Enlighten Press.”

Gregory Mitchell, an unmoved skeptic, voiced the concern on everyone’s mind. “Commitment alone won’t suffice. We need tangible results. What happens if you fail?”

grew even more charged with tension as

like a sharp blade. “We’re here to address the recent challenges facing Enlighten Press. It has come to my attention that doubts have been cast upon the

the room, each board member feeling the weight

unwavering. “A plan that will determine the future of Enlighten Press and I hope will provide you

seat, her eyes meeting her father’s. Leland handed her a document –

this commitment,” Leland stated, his words resonating through the room. “If, within six months, the specified performance metrics are not met, the shares of Enlighten Press will be subject to merger by

understanding that failure was not an option. The board members

her hand trembling slightly, took the pen and affixed her signature to the document.

have six months,” Leland declared, his gaze unwavering. “Make no mistake, failure is not an option. The legacy of the Sterling name rests on

the weight of her father’s expectations bearing down on her. The board members

left there, stood at the center of the boardroom, the epitome of control. His eyes, sharp and discerning, fixed on Megan with an

made a promise, Megan,” Leland spoke the words carrying a weight that transcended the mere exchange of

her father’s, a tumult of conflicting emotions roiling beneath the surface. The commitment she had made during the board meeting felt like

“I understand the gravity of the situation, but the board’s doubts and

succumb to doubts. You made a commitment, and you will fulfill it. We cannot afford any missteps,

of her family’s legacy bore down on her shoulders, a legacy woven with power, privilege, and unyielding

asserted, attempting to assert some semblance of control. “But this isn’t just about performance; it’s about the image, the narrative we craft. The media is questioning us, and I need time to manage

“Public perception is a malleable thing, Megan. It bends to the will of those who understand how to

a touch of defiance.” I will do anything

threat lingering in the air. “You have to do even more,

unspoken tensions and the battles waged within Megan’s conscience. As her father exited the boardroom, leaving her to