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?”

more charged with tension as Leland Sterling, Megan’s father, started

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

feeling the weight of his scrutiny. Megan, despite being his daughter, couldn’t escape the sternness in his

plan,” Leland continued, his tone unwavering. “A plan that will determine the future of Enlighten

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

“If, within six months, the specified performance metrics are not met, the shares of Enlighten Press will be subject to merger by Michael Bayell and his associates. Furthermore, Megan will

an unspoken understanding that failure was not an option. The board members exchanged glances, recognizing the high stakes of the ultimatum laid before

and affixed her signature to the document. The ink dried, sealing her fate and that of Enlighten

is not an option. The legacy of the Sterling name

expectations bearing down on her. The board members

the only one left there, stood at the center of the boardroom, the epitome of control. His eyes, sharp and discerning, fixed

of a familial conversation. ”

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

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

Megan. You are a. Sterling, and Stirlings don’t succumb to doubts. You made a commitment, and you will fulfill it. We cannot afford any missteps, not when our position in

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

control. “But this isn’t just about performance; it’s about the image, the narrative we craft. The media is

It bends to the will of those who understand how to shape it. You have the resources, the connections. Use them

defiance.” I will do anything

do even more, Megan. Enlighten Press is not just your venture; it’s

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