The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

The directors around the table stared at Sebastian, each of their faces twisted with a mixture of shock and exasperation.

If it weren't for Sebastian's remarkable abilities and his almost uncanny business sense, several of them would have voted him out right then and there.

They swallowed their frustration and tried to reason with him, their voices earnest and pleading. "Chairman, the company's on the rise right now we can't do this without you. Every department is waiting on your decisions."noveldrama

But Sebastian had already mapped out his plan. He replied, “Just send me any documents that need my approval. As for day-to-day management, let the general manager handle it for now. This is a good chance for the team to gain some experience."

That was out of the question. The only reason the company had soared so high was Sebastian's leadership. How could anyone else possibly fill his shoes, even temporarily? The thought was unthinkable.

One board member, unable to contain himself, slammed a fist on the table and stood up. "Mr. Vesper, you need to reconsider!"

Another director, eyes rimmed red, chimed in desperately, "That's right! If this is about money, whatever CICI Group offered, we'll double it. Isn't that enough?"

Director Steward added, "Chairman, just tell us who from that company tried to poach you. I'll go have a word with that snake myself."

Sebastian, who had been impassive until now, shot to his feet the moment he heard that.

"Enough. Don't you dare talk about her." There was anger blazing in his eyes.

The room fell instantly silent. Director Steward shrank back in his chair, visibly startled.

But Sebastian wasn't about to let them off so easily. He said coldly, "If SC Group really can't function without me breathing down its neck every day, then you should all pull your investments now. This company would be doomed anyway."

The directors blanched at his words, suddenly panicking.

"No, wait, please don't ask us to withdraw! We haven't made nearly enough following your lead."

"Exactly, Mr. Vesper. If you really want to go, then go. While you're away, we'll make good use of this time to learn how to actually run things around here."

"That's right, just don't break up with us, okay? We'll manage however you want."

Their earlier protests evaporated; now they were all smiles and flattery, scrambling to please Sebastian.

Seeing that Sebastian was clearly set on joining CICI Group as their CEO, no one dared to object further.

Unanimous agreement at last. Perfect.

Sebastian was thoroughly satisfied with the outcome.

After the meeting, the directors didn't return to their offices right away. Instead, they huddled together in the hallway, whispering about what had just happened.

"Did anyone else think Mr. Vesper was a little off today?" one of them said, tapping his temple meaningfully.

"Seriously, who in their right mind leaves their own company to go work for someone else—even if it is as CEO at CICI Group? I just don't get his logic."

"I mean, sure, CICI Group is

impressive, but at the end of the day he'd still be working for someo

else. Nothing beats being 19

your own boss, building your own legacy."

"I can't imagine what kind of offer they threw at him to make him walk away from

everything he's built just to take a job there."

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Someone suddenly piped up, "Hey what if it's not about business at all? Maybe he's in love. Maybe his, girlfriend works at CICI Group, and that's why he's so determined to go."

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Mr. Rogers snapped his fingers, eyes lighting up. "Actually, that makes sense. Didn't you hear him just now? He said, 'Don't you dare talk about her.' That explains a lot.”