Chapter 40 - The New CEO

It's been two weeks now since Tony informed Mariam that he was ready to take back his position as the new CEO of the company.

Mariam had moved swiftly, almost mechanically, to put the pieces in place for the announcement of Tony's appointment as CEO. Each email, each phone call, and each memo had been sent out to partners and investors.

Helen and her mother were not to be left in the dark about the imminent power shift. Both of them arrived at the meeting with a cool, professional air, but underneath their icy exteriors, their minds were racing with speculation.

Inside the boardroom, the atmosphere was heavy with tension, like a storm cloud ready to unleash a torrent of emotions. The participants were seated around the long, polished table, their faces a mixture of curiosity, apprehension, and in some cases, barely concealed glee.

As Mariam ushered Tony into the meeting room, an air of change filled the space. Tony took his seat at the head of the round table, his gaze strong and co