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ed listened to the others praise him while criticizing Oliver, he felt immense satisfaction.

er the past few years, Oliver had done an admirable job running the company, and Fred had not found opportunity to unseat him as CEO.

With this latest mistake, Fred was determined to take advantage of the situation and claim the position for himself.

No… He intended to make the Raynor Group change its name to Burridge!

“I can help the company through this crisis,” Fred said. “But if Mr. Raynor has another impulsive moment that harms the company’s interests, there might not be anyone to cover for him next time.”

“Mr. Raynor did lead the company through significant growth in the past, but someone who would jeopardize the company’s survival over a man is unfit to be a leader. Don’t you all agree?”

The shareholders, no fools themselves, quickly understood that Fred wanted to replace Oliver.

With Fred’s 30% stake, he was indeed the most viable candidate to succeed Oliver as CEO. After all, Fred’s father had co–founded the Raynor Group alongside Oliver’s father, dedicating much of his life to the company. He had even passed away from a heart attack while working on company documents.

Fred’s family had sacrificed everything for the Raynor Group.

Fred had kept a low profile over the years, and the shareholders were

had made a major misstep this

don’t trust me just yet, but I’ll prove my

booming voice suddenly

see none other than Oliver’s father,

in the corner–he was the one who

at the head of the table, giving Fred an approving look–although it seemed as if

Hugh, Fred’s hands clenched under the table, and a flash of hatred flickered in his eyes. If it had not been for this man, his father would not have

situation. This is my fault for failing to

silence. Everyone exchanged bewildered glances, struggling to process what they

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they hear him correctly? Hugh was agreeing to his son’s resignation? Was he really throwing his own

held 51% of the Raynor Group’s shares. While handing the company over to Oliver a few years ago, he had given him 46%. As long as father and son stood united, no one could possibly

CEO.