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Chapter 144

But James had other plans. He interrupted Eric by shouting into the phone “Mrs. Lee, please the future of EMC depends on it. I know you are feeling bad for everything but I want you to know that not everyone at EMC is behind all this.”

Mrs. Lee's solemn demeanor dissolved as she heard James voice, “Oh James! Is that you?” Mrs. Lee asked.

“Yea it's me. Please do the right thing by choosing a replacement till everything is resolved.”

“Mrs. Lee, it's not a matter of choice now. If you fail to pick a replacement, that means all the allegations levied against you are true. So to be on the safe side, choose a replacement.” Eric said.

Mrs. Lee went silent for a couple moments and contemplated the whole situation carefully.

She considered James' plea because James has been the only one that stood up for her throughout the whole saga.

“Choose already! No time.” Mrs. Jenkins interrupted the silence.

“Yes! Tell us who among the board members you are picking as your replacement.” Mr.