Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

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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.”

for the other shoe to drop. Sofia knew this was where the real battle would begin. The chairmanship of LH Group was a coveted prize, and with Lawrence Lockhart out of the running and Eulanda’s death, the wolves

board’s commitment to a smooth transition is

words sink in. Miss Paine, finally looking up, spoke with a hint of her usual

The acting chairman would be the face of LH Group during this critical time, and their actions could significantly impact investor

permanent chairman,” he explained. “In the meantime, I propose that the role of acting chairman falls to a committee of three board members.

A committee would help to quell any

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

the table. “I propose myself, Miss Paine,

a beat. Being on the committee meant significant influence in choosing the next chairman. It was a power play, a subtle acknowledgment of the

fight for control of LH Group had just begun, and Sofia, no longer an outsider, was now a player at the table.

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the right time for that. With her votes alone, Sofia was confident that she could actually have the position if she wanted

All eyes darted toward

began, her voice calm and measured, “I believe ensuring true stability requires complete transparency in the selection process for the new chairman.”

leaned forward, a spark of interest glinting in her eyes. Mr. Anderson, however, seemed to shrink back slightly in

Ms. Lockhart?” Mr. Lee

across the faces of her fellow board members. “First,” she stated, “we need to establish a clear set of criteria for potential candidates. This should include proven leadership experience, a deep understanding

should consi engaging a reputable search firm to identify qualified candidates. This will demonstrate our commitment to finding

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 to openness was crucial

“we need to ensure shareholder involvement in the final decision. Perhaps a shortlist of qualified candidates could be presented for a shareholder vote. This would show that we value the voice of everyone invested in the

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proposal, Ms. Lockhart. It would certainly be a departure from our usual practices, but

Transparency breeds trust,