章 25: chapter 25

Stripped of Power 

After what felt like an eternity, the heavy wooden doors to the meeting room creaked open. The Asher family members filed out, their expressions a mix of satisfaction and restrained glee. My heart pounded as I scanned their faces, searching for any hint of what had been decided. When I saw Kelvin step out, smugness radiating from him like a dark aura, I felt my stomach drop.

Jacob joined me, his face tense. "It's worse than I thought," he murmured, glancing at me with concern. "Kelvin... he's been given control of things until the chairman recovers."

"What?" I could barely process his words. "Control? Over everything?"

Jacob nodded. "Yes, over all of the major assets and decisions. It's temporary, but... Bella, without the chairman, Sam's influence and authority in the company have been gutted. They've given Kelvin the reins, and he's taking full advantage."