Chapter 9 - Samuel Taking the Podium to Address the Board
The chairman finished his opening remarks and raised a crystal glass toward the crowd of attentive shareholders.
“Before we vote on the new international contracts, I’d like to invite our CEO, Samuel Kincaid, to say a few words.”
Polite applause rippled through the ballroom as Samuel walked up the steps toward the illuminated podium.
He adjusted the microphone, looking out across the sea of wealthy executives and powerful board members.
Daria sat at the main table near the front, beaming with maternal pride and corporate dominance.
“Thank you, ladies and gentlemen,” Samuel began, his voice echoing clearly across the vast hall.
“Tonight, I want to talk about legacy, trust, and the true cost of maintaining power in this family.”
Several board members exchanged puzzled glances, sensing that this wasn't the standard corporate update.
Daria’s smile tightened slightly as she leaned forward in her chair, her instincts warning her of impending danger.
“For two years, I believed I was the victim of a tragic, unavoidable accident,” Samuel continued, scanning the room.
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“I was wrong. The greatest tragedy in this room wasn't an accident at all; it was a carefully orchestrated crime.”
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