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Karvel lowered himself into the chair opposite his grandfather, the leather creaking softly under his weight. He reached for the glass of brandy, but did not drink immediately. Instead, he let the heavy silence between them linger, as if waiting for Jackson to draw the first blade.The chairman swirled his own glass, the amber liquid catching the lamplight. “You surprised them today,” Elias said finally, voice low and measured. “They expected a boy to stumble. Instead, you spoke like a man who has already fought wars.”Karvel’s lips curved faintly. “I have fought wars, Grandfather. Just not in boardrooms.”A sharp chuckle escaped Elias. “Hah. Confidence perhaps arrogance. Both can serve you, if wielded properly.” He took a slow sip of the brandy, then fixed Karvel with a piercing gaze. “But tell me, what did you learn today not from their words, but from their eyes?”Karvel didn’t hesitate. “That some want me to fail, others are waiting to see if I’ll prove myself. But none of them tr
Chapter 70
Karvel lowered himself into the chair opposite his grandfather, the leather creaking softly under his weight. He reached for the glass of brandy, but did not drink immediately. Instead, he let the heavy silence between them linger, as if waiting for Jackson to draw the first blade.The chairman swirled his own glass, the amber liquid catching the lamplight. “You surprised them today,” Elias said finally, voice low and measured. “They expected a boy to stumble. Instead, you spoke like a man who has already fought wars.”Karvel’s lips curved faintly. “I have fought wars, Grandfather. Just not in boardrooms.”A sharp chuckle escaped Elias. “Hah. Confidence perhaps arrogance. Both can serve you, if wielded properly.” He took a slow sip of the brandy, then fixed Karvel with a piercing gaze. “But tell me, what did you learn today not from their words, but from their eyes?”Karvel didn’t hesitate. “That some want me to fail, others are waiting to see if I’ll prove myself. But none of them tr
Chapter 69
For a moment, no one spoke. The board members exchanged glances, each weighing whether to press him further or concede that the young vice chairman had already passed the first test.Then a woman seated halfway down the table leaned forward, her dark suit sharp, her gaze sharper. Ms. Yvonne Park Head of Finance. Karvel remembered Morrison’s note about her: calculating, ambitious, and not easily swayed by charm.“Impressive analysis,” she said coolly, “but numbers alone don’t secure a future. Leadership does. People follow strength, not just ideas. Tell me, Mr. Vice Chairman—how do you plan to earn the loyalty of thousands of employees who don’t even know your name yet?”The question struck like an arrow, and the room buzzed again. Even Morrison’s expression tightened, watching carefully to see how Karvel would answer.Karvel let the tension hang, his eyes sweeping the table slowly, deliberately, until every board member felt the weight of his silence. Then, he spoke, his tone calm but
Chapter 68
Karvel stepped down from the sleek black car with the kind of grace that drew every eye immediately to him. The cool breeze swept across the courtyard, carrying with it the low murmur of voices and the sharp click of cameras from a few reporters who had managed to gather near the entrance. The building ahead towered with polished glass and steel, its grandeur a silent reminder of power and influence.A crowd had already formed outside, lined in neat rows, their anticipation thick in the air. At once, voices rose in unison.“Mr. Vice Chairman, welcome!” they greeted, bowing slightly, their tone carrying both respect and eagerness.Karvel offered a polite nod, his smile calm and controlled, the kind that gave nothing away yet demanded admiration. He moved forward with steady steps, his presence alone commanding the atmosphere. Though this was officially his first day stepping into the office, it hardly felt like it. Morrison, ever meticulous, had already walked him through every detail—
Chapter 67
The next morning, sunlight filtered gently through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. Elena stirred first, her eyes fluttering open to the quiet stillness. A soft smile spread across her lips when she turned and saw Karvel still asleep beside her.For a moment, she simply watched him—the calm rise and fall of his chest, the faint shadows of tiredness that softened his strong features, the way the morning light seemed to rest kindly on him.“We really look like a married couple now,” she whispered to herself with a little laugh, her heart swelling with a warmth she didn’t often admit aloud. Slowly, she reached out, letting her fingers trace lightly against his cheek.Karvel’s eyes snapped open instantly, sharp as though he had only been pretending to sleep. But the sternness melted the second he saw her.“Good morning,” Elena greeted quickly, pulling her hand back and sitting up in bed as though caught in the act.Karvel’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Good morning
Chapter 66
"Do you want me to be a hidden billionaire?" Karvel asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Elena burst into laughter, clutching her stomach. "If you turn out to be one, I’ll faint on the spot. But seriously," she tilted her head, studying him with curiosity, "I was only joking. What could you possibly have to tell me next week that would shock me so much?"Karvel’s lips curled into a faint smile, though his eyes carried a secret he wasn’t ready to share. "Let’s wait till then," he said calmly, his tone firm but teasing, as if daring her to be patient.Elena leaned closer, her eyes narrowing playfully. "You’ve raised my curiosity to the highest level now. There’s nothing bad in you telling me right away, is there? Keeping me in suspense is cruel, Karvel."He chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Sometimes suspense makes the revelation sweeter. Trust me, it’s worth the wait."Elena folded her arms and gave him a mock glare. "You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?""Maybe," Karvel admitted wit
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