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Chapter 69. Succession

Penulis: Chinasa Daniel
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“Rumors are swirling around, Mr Blackwood. Are they truth to them?”

The question hung in the air for a while as all eyes fell on my lovely Ethan. I looked like a shadow of myself. The once bright and cheerful Avery was nowhere to be found. Ethan looked up and slowly nodded in the affirmation.

The acknowledgement landed like a verdict and my breath snagged in my throat. I felt broken inside. But then, it's no one's fault.

“We need clarity now,” Mr Pinkett pressed on.

“Ethan cannot head Eclipse Enterprise with the scandal hanging all over him. Step down or start a succession plan”

“I understand your concerns,” Ethan started defensively.

“But this is my personal life and it has nothing to do with the growth of the company. I have headed this company while going through one of the most difficult personal experiences and I don't think this would be an exception” Ethan said, choosing his words perfectly.

Another voice cut in:

“The viral content was reckless. You should have known better”

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