All Chapters of Her Turn to Lead: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1 Trash or Trial

I stared at my phone screen, still processing the message, when Adrian Cladwell spoke up. "What are you looking at? Don't tell me you're trying to find someone to complain to."His hands were in his pockets, a mocking smile tugging at his lips. "Save it. I've already spoken to Dad. He thinks Jenna is more suitable too."Harvey Grant stood beside Jenna Sterling and nodded along. "Ayla, this has already been decided. Just accept it."He paused, then added, "Also, don't bother coming to the tender meeting tomorrow. You're no longer part of the project team. You wouldn't even be allowed inside."I looked at his matter-of-fact expression and suddenly felt as if I no longer recognized him. This man was my fiance, yet standing next to Jenna, he looked more like her partner than mine.Jenna stood between them, head lowered, fingers twisting the hem of her clothes as she spoke softly. "Ayla… don't blame Adrian and Harvey… It's my fault. Maybe I shouldn't go after all…"Before she could fi

Chapter 2 While They Celebrate

On the day of the tender meeting, I showed up at the Wetland Project site right on time.I did not need to check to know how things had gone on Jenna's side. I knew the weight of my own proposal better than anyone.When my assistant, Celeste Trevelyan, messaged me, I was crouched by the construction site, studying the blueprints.'Ms. Cladwell, the tender results are out. Jenna got the Cirrus Project. Mr. Cladwell personally went on stage to back her, and Mr. Grant was there too. She stole the spotlight completely. Mr. Cladwell even said Jenna is the backbone of Cladwell Co.'s future.'I gave a quiet hum, not even lifting my head. It was exactly what I expected.'Also…' Celeste hesitated for a moment. 'The company group chat has exploded.'I opened the group chat and was immediately bombarded with messages.Scrolling up, I saw a photo Jenna had posted from the tender venue. She stood on stage, holding the project file, smiling sweetly. The caption read, 'Thank you, Adrian and Ha

Chapter 3 Not in the Same League

The news of Jenna officially taking charge of the Cirrus Project spread through the company at lightning speed.When Celeste sent me screenshots, I was crouched at the construction site, going over the latest quotation with the contractor.'Ms. Cladwell, Jenna has already added several people into her project team group. They're all close to her. Everyone is congratulating them, saying the Cirrus Project is a billion-dollar cake. Whoever gets in is guaranteed a share.'I glanced at the screenshot.Jenna had posted a long message in the group, her tone modest but laced with pride. 'Thank you, Adrian and Harvey, for trusting me, and thank you all for your support. I'll do my best to complete the Cirrus Project and live up to everyone's expectations. I hope for your guidance and cooperation moving forward!'A stream of replies followed.'Congratulations, Jenna. Well deserved!''Jenna's incredible. Her first independent project and it's already at this scale. Her future's limitless.

Chapter 4 The Announcement

Three months later, at the Wetland Project acceptance meeting, the entire conference hall was packed. Government officials, media reporters, and senior executives from the group were all present.I stood on stage, the full project data displayed on the large screen behind me. "Following completion, the Wetland Project achieved a 5.8 times return, directly recovering 83 million dollars in losses for the company, while indirectly driving over 200 million in value growth in surrounding land. The project has passed government environmental inspection and has been designated a model for ecological restoration across the city."Applause broke out across the hall, and camera flashes fired nonstop.A government official personally came on stage to present me with an award, shaking my hand as he said, "Ms. Ayla Cladwell, you are a role model among young entrepreneurs."Reporters quickly gathered around, microphones thrust toward me."Ms. Cladwell, how did you turn a loss-making project int

Chapter 5 This Is Only the Beginning

The entire hall fell into dead silence.Adrian froze mid-motion, his wine glass suspended in the air, the smile on his face stiffening. Harvey jerked his head up, eyes wide in shock, and Jenna stood there with her mouth slightly open, her unfinished words caught in her throat. Then the camera flashes came again. This time, every lens was trained on me.I turned, met every gaze in the room, and walked up onto the stage. Taking the microphone from my father, I said, "Thank you, Dad, for your trust. I'll prove myself with the results of the next project."Thunderous applause erupted.Adrian's face turned pale as paper. He was the first to rush onto the stage. "Dad, have you lost your mind?"He stood in front of Frederick, his voice trembling. "On what grounds does she get to be CEO? How much did the Wetland Project even make? The Cirrus Project is a billion-scale project I secured. Jenna is leading it, and I'm personally overseeing it. That's the company's future!"Harvey followed

Chapter 6 Let Them Climb, Let Them Fall

A week had passed since my appointment as CEO.Adrian had not come to see me. Harvey had not shown up either. But Celeste sent me screenshots every single day.Adrian had posted long messages in the department group, saying I had "ridden our father's coattails" and had "no real ability." Harvey had been reaching out to key team members in private, telling them "the company was about to change hands" and that they should "plan ahead." Jenna went even further, spreading rumors everywhere that I was "suppressing newcomers" and "couldn't tolerate anyone better than me."Celeste was furious. "Ms. Cladwell, they've got no shame. They stole your project, and now they're saying you're suppressing them!"I didn't respond. I just kept reading the file in front of me."Do you want me to get someone to compile screenshots and expose them?""No need." I turned the page. "Let them talk."Celeste grew more anxious. "But they're stirring up the employees. A lot of people are getting dragged a

Chapter 7 The Board's Verdict

Two more months passed, and the problems with the Cirrus Project could no longer be contained.When Celeste rushed into my office, I was reviewing the Phase Two proposal for the Wetland Project."Ms. Cladwell, the board has issued an emergency notice. They're calling for an accountability meeting. The Cirrus Project has blown up."I set down my pen and took the report from her.Costs had exceeded the budget by 40%, the timeline was delayed by three months, three core suppliers had issued simultaneous payment demands, two major clients had escalated complaints to the group headquarters, and the accumulated losses had already surpassed 60 million.Jenna's name appeared seventeen times in the report. Every single instance was tied to a decision-making error."Where's Adrian?""In the meeting room. He looks awful. Harvey is there too. He hasn't said a word. Jenna… I heard she's crying in the restroom."I stood, picking up the report. "Let's go."…The meeting room was packed. Boa

Chapter 8 The Engagement Ends

Three days after the board's accountability meeting, the results were announced.Jenna was fired on the spot and permanently blacklisted. Adrian was stripped of his VP title, demoted to an ordinary manager, and placed on probation. As for Harvey, he was removed from the core of the strategy department and reassigned to peripheral business. In other words, he had been sidelined.On the day the news broke, Celeste sent me a long string of screenshots.Jenna had posted a lengthy voice message in the project group chat, crying so hard she could barely speak. "I really didn't mean for this to happen… I've already tried so hard… can you all say something for me…"No one replied.Not a single one of the people who used to flatter her showed up.Celeste told me that on the day Jenna was fired, she had waited outside the company for Adrian for two hours. He never came out to see her, so she went to find Harvey. He did meet her, but no one knew what they talked about. The only thing an

Chapter 9 The Counterstrike Begins

On the third day after the engagement was called off, Celeste rushed into my office. "Ms. Cladwell, Adrian and Harvey took Jenna and jumped ship to a competitor."I turned a page in the document I was reading without looking up. "Noted."Celeste grew agitated. "They took key members of the tech team with them, along with three years' worth of strategic data! The competitor has already made a statement. They're going to take our clients, our projects, and our market share. Adrian even went to the media, saying Cladwell Co. can't survive without him, that you only got your position through nepotism, and that the company will collapse under your leadership."She handed me her phone. On the screen was an interview, and Adrian's face dominated the headline.'Former Vice President of Cladwell Co., Adrian Cladwell: My sister lacks the ability to manage the company. Cladwell Co. will face serious problems within six months.'Below it was a photo of him standing outside the competitor's of

Chapter 10 Standing Where I Belong

Celeste sent me screenshots of the trending topics. 'Ms. Cladwell, have you seen them? Everyone's tearing into Adrian and Harvey. Someone dug up that Jenna got into the company through connections. Others are saying Harvey stole your proposal just to curry favor with her. The comments are all on your side—calling you a strong woman, calling Adrian useless, and calling Harvey a scumbag.'I did not look. I simply continued reviewing my documents.The lawsuit dragged on for two months.In the end, the court ruled that Adrian, Harvey, and Jenna had violated their non-compete agreements. They were ordered to pay Cladwell Co. 48 million dollars in damages. All three were blacklisted in the industry, barred from working in related fields for five years.On the day the verdict was announced, Celeste sent me a video. It showed Adrian leaving the courthouse. His suit was wrinkled, his hair was disheveled, and reporters surrounded him from every side."Adrian! What's your response to the ver

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