The Billionaire's Mistake

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Chapter 184:Resigning as CEO.

Yet, in that moment, none of it seemed to matter. Not in the face of the profound anger and need to destroy Samuel Madison. In his eyes, there is no blood when a line has been crossed.

With cold and unfeeling eyes, Richard reached for his phone, his fingers tapping out a familiar number with practiced ease. After a few rings, a crisp, professional voice answered, instantly transporting Richard back to the world of business and corporate intrigue. "Larson speaking, do you need something, sir?" the voice greeted, the hint of confusion evident. It was rare for Richard to call his secretary directly, especially outside of business hours.

"Jamie, it's Richard," he said, his tone grave and unwavering. "I need you to release a statement to the press, effective immediately."

There was a beat of silence on the other end of the line, and Richard could almost picture Jamie's brow furrowing in puzzlement. "A statement, sir? What kind of statement?"

Richard took a deep breath, steeling himself for the words he was about to utter - words that would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the business world and spark a firestorm of speculation.

"I'm resigning from my position as CEO of Madison Industries," he stated, his voice ringing with finality.

The sharp intake of breath on Jamie's end was audible, the gravity of Richard's declaration hitting home with resounding force. "Sir, are you certain?" Jamie stammered, clearly caught off guard by the bombshell announcement. His head spun with many thoughts. He had just bought some Madison industry stocks, should be dump it?

"Yes," Richard affirmed, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Have the press release drafted and

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distributed immediately. I want the news to break within the hour."

that Richard's decision had undoubtedly caused

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the business world and beyond. At the center of the

with a mixture of disbelief and trepidation. He had worked alongside Richard for years, witnessing firsthand the unwavering dedication and tireless work ethic that had propelled the Madison Industries empire to unprecedented heights. To see such a titan of industry abruptly step down from his throne

the appointed hour, Jamie took a deep breath, steadying his nerves before hitting the 'send' button. In an instant, the statement was released into the digital ether, a shockwave that would reverberate across the globe with seismic force. The official Madison Industries social media accounts lit up with the news, the succinct yet impactful message leaving no room for ambiguity: "Richard Madison, CEO of Madison Industries, has announced his resignation effective immediately." Within minutes, the post had been shared and retweeted thousands of times, igniting a firestorm of reactions and speculation. Financial news outlets pounced on the story like hungry wolves, their headlines blaring in bold, attention-grabbing fonts: "Madison Industries

Down: What's Next for

Shockwaves

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flooded in, each more outlandish than the last. Armchair analysts and industry pundits alike weighed in, speculating on everything from insider trading

words dripping with certainty, "No CEO just walks away

flames of speculation. "Step down as CEO, then swoop in and buy out the company on the cheap when

swirled and the theories multiplied, one question remained at the forefront of everyone's minds: what would become of Madison

is a devastating blow for the company," one financial analyst proclaimed on a popular news program. "Richard Madison was the driving force behind Madison Industries' meteoric rise to success. Without

company's strong foundation and

undoubtedly a major setback, the company is still in capable hands. It will take time to adjust, but

each pundit and

a stoic figure at

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found solace in the knowledge that his actions, however earth-shattering they may have seemed, were driven by a