Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 92

Chapter 92

LH GROUP

“We are in unanimous decision to accept Lawrence Lockhart’s resignation,” Mr. Lee said, his expression unreadable.

Mr. Lee’s voice echoed in the opulent conference room, bouncing off the polished mahogany table., Silence, thick and heavy, followed his pronouncement. Unlike the usual murmur of agreement or polite disagreement, there was only the nervous clenching of fists and the rustle of expensive clothing.

The recent smuggling scandal has shaken the very foundation of LH Group. Stocks had plummeted, and whispers of panic danced on the tongues of every employee. Here, at the board table, the air was thick with a different kind of tension.

Lawrence Lockhart’s resignation, a carefully worded document delivered that very morning, lay splayed on the table like a discarded hand. It was a formality, a public acknowledgment of the inevitable. Yet, the weight of that resignation pressed down on each board member.

Mr. Anderson, a portly man with a perpetually worried expression, dabbed his forehead with a monogrammed handkerchief. Miss Paine, known for her sharp wit and sharper tongue, remained

uncharacteristically quiet, her gaze fixed on the intricate floral pattern of

the rug.

Across from them, Sofia Lockhart sat with a cold indifference that masked a simmering satisfaction. The public might see Lawrence’s departure as a noble sacrifice, but Sofia knew better.

It seems that now, the shareholders who were ever wary of scandal had lost all faith in their chosen successor.

At one point, Sofia wanted to laugh in their faces and tell them how foolish they had been to be fooled by Lawrence himself. However, wasn’t she just like them a couple of months ago?

A ghost of a smile played on Sofia’s lips as her gaze met Mr. Lee’s.

“While Mr. Lockhart’s resignation has been accepted,” he began, his voice measured, “we must address the issue of succession. The board previously expressed its interest in Mr. Lockhart assuming the chairmanship after… well, after recent events. However, the current

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a reevaluation.”

knew this was where the real battle would begin. The chairmanship of LH

resignation and the board’s commitment to a smooth

paused, letting his words sink in. Miss Paine, finally looking up, spoke with a hint of her usual sharpness, “And

a crucial question. The acting chairman would be the face of LH Group during this critical time, and

he explained. “In the meantime, I propose that the role of acting chairman falls to a committee

rippled through the room. A committee would help to quell any accusations of favoritism and demonstrate the

Everyone had been wanting to ask this question, yet no one had been able to

the table. “I propose myself, Miss Paine, and Ms. Lockhart.”

skipped a beat. Being on the committee meant significant influence in choosing the next chairman. It was a power

for control of LH Group had just begun, and

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with the largest shares in the company, many people would think that she would immediately use this opportunity to become the chairman. However, she knew this was not the right time for that. With her votes alone, Sofia was confident that she could actually have the position if

sound sharp and clear in the tense silence. All eyes darted toward her, curiosity and a

began, her voice calm and measured, “I believe

through the room again. Miss Paine leaned forward, a spark of interest glinting in her eyes. Mr. Anderson,

exactly do you have in mind, Ms. Lockhart?” Mr. Lee inquired, his

of her fellow board members. “First,” she stated, “we need to establish a clear set of criteria for

itself should be open and impartial. We should consi engaging a reputable search firm to identify qualified candidates. This will demonstrate

tense silence followed. Sofia knew this wouldn’t be an easy sell. The old guard, accustomed to backroom deals and power plays, might resist the idea of a transparent search. But she also knew that the recent scandal had shaken investor confidence, and a commitment

shareholder involvement in the final decision. Perhaps a shortlist of qualified candidates could be presented for a shareholder vote. This would

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his chin thoughtfully. An interesting proposal, Ms. Lockhart. It would certainly be a departure from our usual practices,

Transparency breeds trust, and trust is what we desperately need right now,