บท 50: Succession Secured

"As you are all aware I was rushed to the hospital quite recently," Carlton informed his highest-ranked employees, something that neither Maya nor her father had expected. 

It was normal for families to keep the medical condition of family patriarchs a secret since it could negatively impact the business as well as cause undue turmoil in the company.

There were even some situations wherein the heirs and notable family members would even fight and take advantage of the conditions they were presented with. 

"I am already much better, as a matter of fact, it seems like I have a guardian angel watching over me. I wouldn't have survived if things hadn't aligned from the moment a stranger showed me kindness to the rare visit of an esteemed doctor to Arlington City," Carlton said as he smiled at the people in the room. 

"We are happy to hear that you are already on the road to recovery, Father," Harold said with a nod as he gave Carlton a fake smile.