The meeting room went quiet when a tall, imposing figure walked in with an air of authority.

Ruth felt relieved to see some support and hurried over to whisper, "Why are you so late?"

Daniel's eyes were smiling, but the smile faded when he saw Maeve, replaced by an icy glare.

Ruth cleared her throat and said loudly, "Today, we're not just revealing the vote count, but I'd also like to announce something."

She produced a document with the school's seal and Daniel's signature on the final page.

"Mr. Quimby has invested 700,000 dollars in our kindergarten and is now the largest shareholder! We appreciate his contribution to early childhood education. We will stick to our original vision and not let Mr. Quimby down."

The crowd exchanged puzzled looks, took a moment to absorb the surprising news, and then erupted in applause.

flushed discreetly. When she met Daniel's

I'm a shareholder, every action I take should be in the best interest of the international kindergarten. So..." He fixed his eyes on Maeve.

step back involuntarily,

not be suitable for this team," Daniel declared sternly. "Their values are skewed and could have a detrimental influence

that aimed at

coldly replied. "Since you're aware, though,

"Mr. Quimby, you—"

a fair competition," Daniel interrupted, his gaze piercing. "If you find it unfair, it might be

supported by the wall. Her trembling hands clenched into

I merely questioned the

after your inquiry, I hope to see your resignation as well. After all, you've been a teacher

moved stiffly as she made her way to the

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