Part 57; Mr. Rivers will be the acting CEO

After that Lucy walked away leaving Canary there.

Canary stood alone in the room, feeling the weight of his mother's words settling in.

He couldn't shake off the feeling of disappointment and frustration that had been building up inside him.

He decided to go upstairs to his room and on entering he looked around the room, taking in the disorganized state it was in.

He had left it in a mess after his angry outburst, and now it seemed to reflect the chaos that was going on inside him.

With a sigh, Canary began to pick up the pieces, literally and figuratively.

He started to reorganize his room, putting things back in their place, trying to bring some sense of order to his life.

As he worked, his eyes fell on a familiar frame on his nightstand. It was a photo of his late father, Alexander.

Canary's hands trembled as he picked up the frame, feeling a wave of emotions wash over him.

He looked at his father's smiling face, remembering the man who had built the Andersons Group from scratch.

He thought about the expectations his father had had for him, the trust he had placed in him to take over the company.

As he gazed at the photo, Canary felt a lump form in his throat. He realized that he had let his father down, not just by his personal actions, but by failing to be the CEO his father had envisioned.

Tears began to well up in his eyes, and he couldn't hold them back. He broke down, sobbing uncontrollably as he thought about how he had disappointed his father's memory.

Canary's body shook with each sob, as he mourned the loss of his father's trust and respect.

He felt like he had failed not just himself, but his family and the company his father had built.

The weight of his mistakes crushed him, and he couldn't help but wonder if he would ever be able to redeem himself and make his father proud again.

He slowly got onto the bed still holding the photo in sobs until sleep caught him.

***

The next morning, Lucy woke up feeling a mix of emotions. She was still angry with Canary, but as she went downstairs to have breakfast, she realized that he wasn't there.

She felt a pang of concern and decided to go up to his room to check on him.

As she entered his room, she saw Canary fast asleep, his father's photo still clutched in his arms.

Lucy's expression softened as she looked at her son, feeling a wave of maternal instinct wash over her. Despite her anger, she couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

She decided to leave him alone, not wanting to disturb him.

As she turned to leave, Lucy's mind began to wander back to the events of the previous day.

She thought about Canary's claim that the video was fake, and she couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to the story.

She decided to go to her room and re-watch the video again, hoping to find some clues that might support Canary's claim.

As she sat down in front of her computer and played the video, Lucy's eyes scanned the screen carefully. She watched Regina mentioned the girls Canary had slept with , and she felt a surge of anger and disappointment.

But then, she heard something that made her heart skip a beat. Among the women mentioned in the video was Lisa, the same Lisa that Canary had been staying with for the past two days.

Lucy's expression changed from concern to shock, and she felt a wave of questions flooding her mind.

What did this mean? Was Canary's relationship with Lisa more than just a friendship?

Lucy's eyes widened in shock. She had hired Lisa to be Canary's assistant, intending for her to spy on him and report back. But Lisa had initially disliked Canary, and he had reciprocated the sentiment.

Now, Lucy was left wondering how Lisa's feelings had changed, and why her name was alongside the other women in the video.

She felt a mix of surprise, confusion, and concern, and decided she needed to talk to Lisa.

——

As Lisa walked into the Andersons Group building, she couldn't help but notice the tense atmosphere that still lingered.

The protesters who had been gathered outside the building were absent today, but the rumor mill was still churning, with speculation about Canary's future as CEO.

Despite the whispers and glances from her colleagues, Lisa tried to focus on her work as a designer, ignoring the gossip and choosing to believe in Canary's innocence.

She had seen a different side of him, one that was vulnerable and genuine, and she was determined to stand by him, no matter what the rumors or allegations said. With a quiet confidence, Lisa made her way to her workstation, ready to face whatever challenges the day might bring.

——

The meeting of the board of governors and shareholders was held, and Lucy attended, knowing that the outcome would be the appointment of her younger brother, Joel, as the acting CEO. The room was filled with tension as the board members and shareholders discussed the

allegations against Canary. After a lengthy discussion, the board made their decision, and Joel was appointed as the acting CEO, effective immediately, until Canary's case was settled.

Lucy watched as her brother accepted the appointment, a mix of emotions on her face.

The board cited the need to protect the company's reputation and interests as the reason for their decision, believing that Joel was the best person to lead the company during this difficult time.

Lucy knew that this decision would have significant implications for the company and her family, and she couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them all.

—-

As Lucy left the meeting, she was determined to talk to Lisa and get to the bottom of the situation.

However, as she walked through the hallway, she spotted a familiar face - Regina, the woman she had seen at Alexander's burial and in the video.

Lucy's mind still believed that Regina was the girlfriend Canary had told her about, and she felt a surge of curiosity and concern.

She quickly changed her plans and decided to approach Regina instead, hoping to get some answers about her relationship with Canary.

Lucy's eyes locked onto Regina, and she made her way towards her, ready to confront her about her involvement with her son.

As Regina saw Lucy approaching her, she put on an innocent face and greetsd her..

"Good day, Mrs. Andersons. It's so lovely to see you again," Regina said, her voice dripping with sincerity.

Lucy's eyes narrowed slightly, searching for any sign of insincerity, but Regina's mask of innocence seemed impenetrable.

"Good day, Regina," Lucy replied, her tone measured.

"I see you're here at the company. Are you working with us now?"

Regina's smile never wavered as she replied,

"Actually, Mrs. Andersons, I'm quite new here. I was just hired about a week ago, and I'm still getting familiar with the company and my role."

She paused for a moment, before adding, "I'm really excited to be a part of the team, and I'm looking forward to contributing to the company's success."

Lucy's curiosity was piqued, and she wondered what had brought Regina to the company, and what her role was, exactly.

"And what is your role here, Regina?" Lucy asked, her eyes locked onto Regina's. "What department are you working with?"

Regina's eyes sparkled with a hint of pride as she replied, "I was hired by Mr. Joel Rivers himself, actually. He brought me on board as his adviser, and I'm really excited to be working with him."

She paused for a moment, before adding

, "It was all thanks to my sister, Camilla Vexar. She's a good friend of Mr. Rivers, and she recommended me for the position."

Lucy's expression changed, and she nodded thoughtfully. She knew Camilla Vexar well, and she had always thought of her as a trustworthy and intelligent woman.

If Camilla had recommended Regina for the job, then Lucy was inclined to believe that Regina was indeed a capable and qualified individual.

"Ah, Camilla is your sister?" Lucy asked, her tone a little softer now. "I've known Camilla for years, she's a wonderful person. I'm sure she wouldn't recommend just anyone for a position like this."

Regina smiled, seeming to relax a little now that Lucy was being more friendly. "Yes, Camilla is my sister, and I'm very close to her. She's always been a great supporter of mine, and I'm grateful to her for helping me get this opportunity."

Lucy nodded, feeling a little more at ease now.

" Actually Mrs Andersons, I apologize for the video. It's all my fault that Canary isn't here now." Regina said pretending to be sorry.

" Ooh, By the way. Was it all true ?" Lucy asked.

" Ms Lucy, I feel bad to say this. But as you saw in the video…" Regina released crocodile tears.

" Canary and I were dating, I came here expecting he would be happy for me but then he started acting strange."

Lucy listened.

" I heard he was seeing other women , I heard those names and begged to talk to him at the rooftop. As you saw in the video he was so rude to me. But I never know someone could record us."

Regina looked up at Lucy as she dried het Tears.

" I'm really sorry Mrs Andersons." She cried.

Lucy felt sorry heating this and thought that Regina wasn't involved in the scandal with Canary after all.

she was just a innocent bystander who had been caught up in the drama.

" I'm sorry on my son's behalf. He shouldn't have treated you like that." Lucy apologized.

Up to date Lucy still thought that Regina is the girlfriend Canary had said he is now serious with.

Hearing this story made her lose trust in Canary once more.

After their talk, Lucy got her phone and rung Wilson.