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.

cheeks flushed discreetly. When she met Daniel's intense gaze, she turned her face away, though her subtle smile

shifting to the others. "Now that 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. "I

took a step back involuntarily,

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

at me?"

you?" Daniel coldly replied. "Since you're aware, though, I won't need to say

"Mr. Quimby, you—"

a fair competition," Daniel interrupted, his gaze piercing. "If you find it unfair, it might be your own inner demons clouding your judgment. An individual harboring

door, supported by the wall. Her trembling hands clenched

Quimby, I merely questioned

you accept the result. However, after your inquiry, I hope to see your resignation as

and she moved stiffly as she

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