Chapter 13 - The High-Stakes Stockholder Meeting at Manhattan Headquarters
By Friday morning, the main auditorium at the Manhattan headquarters was packed to absolute capacity with agitated shareholders.
Arthur Vance strode up to the podium, attempting to seize control of the microphone amidst flashing camera lights.
“Jonathan Whitworth has compromised our fiduciary duty and invited federal intervention through reckless charitable stunts!” Arthur shouted.
“I call for an immediate vote of no confidence to remove him as CEO!”
Before the shareholders could shout in agreement, the heavy oak doors at the back of the auditorium swung open.
Twelve-year-old Emily walked down the center aisle, wearing her gray sweater and holding her mother’s worn leather notebook.
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Jonathan stepped aside, allowing his daughter to climb the steps to the podium.
The entire auditorium fell into a stunned, breathless silence as the young girl faced the powerful executives.
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