The right moment...

Then, Alan spoke, capturing the attention of everyone in the boardroom. "Oh, and there's something else..." he said, taking a moment to gather his thoughts, his gaze shifting as he assessed their level of interest.

"There's just one condition - Ethan here will assume the role of CEO in your company."

The room froze. Tiller’s hand hovered mid-air, his eyes widened in disbelief. "That's absurd!" he exclaimed. "He's inexperienced, a novice!"

Alan remained unfazed. "Ethan has a fresh perspective, something your company desperately needs. He's observant, intelligent, and unbiased by past failures."

I felt every eye in the room on me. This was beyond anything I had imagined. ‘CEO of a major company?’ I was unprepared, yet a part of me thrilled at the challenge.

Tiller, visibly wrestling with the decision, sat back down. "This is highly unusual. I need to discuss this with my board."

Alan nodded. "Take your time. But remember, the clock is ticking for your company.”

The room cleared, leavin