Sweet Unhappy Heart
Jackson’s hand, hidden under the table, brushed against his for the briefest moment a silent thank you.
Mr. Jefferson pulled out his phone and dialed a number with steady fingers. His voice dropped into that calm, commanding register that carried authority without needing volume. “It’s Jefferson. Call a meeting with the board. Circulate a memo. Yes, only internal. No leaks, no media. This stays within Maddox.”
He ended the call and looked back at them. “You’ve both stepped into a storm. Know this leadership is not applause or headlines. It is blood, sleepless nights, and choices that make enemies. Are you prepared for that?”
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