Chapter 52

Leah's Pov

A month later

AJL group of companies,

Conference hall

"President Leah, we have accepted you as the president of the company, fine, but what do you have to give in return?" Director Kiln's imposing voice cut through the tense atmosphere.

I could feel the weight of their skepticism bearing down on me. I squinted my eyes, knowing Director Kiln to be the hardest nut to crack among the directors. .

When I first stepped into this role, he had refused, citing that he could not let a woman lead him. However, I managed to convince them with my shares, as I was the highest shareholder, leaving them no choice but to accept me.

Leading a pack of cunning men is surely the hardest thing ever. Your every decision, step, and achievement are being scrutinized by these old foxes. Each move I make feels like walking on a thread of ice, I thought to myself, steeling my resolve.

"What do you mean, President Kiln?" I asked, meeting his gaze unwaveringly.

"President Leah, what Director Kiln is