Part 67: Joel has the highest shares

Joel looked at them and gave a smirk.

"I concur with Mr. Williams," Mrs Daniels joined in.

"Joel has shown remarkable leadership skills in his short tenure as acting CEO. He has made some excellent decisions and has been well-received by the staff. I think it would be a mistake to disrupt the momentum he has built by bringing Canary back in as CEO."

However, not all committee members were swayed by Mr. Williams and Mrs. Daniels' arguments.

A few members, including Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Thompson, spoke up in support of Canary.

"I understand where Mr. Williams and Mrs. Daniels are coming from," Mrs. Johnson said.

"but we can't forget that Canary was unfairly ousted from his position in the first place. He is the rightful CEO of this company, and I believe he deserves to be reinstated."

Mr. Thompson nodded in agreement, adding, "Canary has a proven track record of success, and I have no doubt that he will continue to lead the company to greatness."

" We should be supporting him, not trying to find ways to keep him out of the CEO position."

The room was now divided, with some members supporting Joel and others backing Canary, setting the stage for a heated debate.

"Canary, as president, already has the authority to choose his position. If his wish is to lead the company as the CEO we can't stop him." He said.

"But isn't it true that the person with the highest shares takes over as president?"

The room fell silent, awaiting Mr. Smith's response to this reminder of the company's bylaws.

Mr. Smith nodded in agreement with Mr. Williams' question.

"Yes, that is correct, the person with the highest shares does take over as president."

The room seemed to assume that Canary was the highest shareholder, but just as they thought they knew the outcome, Mrs. Daniels dropped a bombshell.

"Actually, I think there's been a misunderstanding," she said with a sly smile.

"Joel is the highest shareholder, since William, I, and..." she paused for dramatic effect, "have all transferred our shares to him."

The room fell silent, stunned by this revelation.

Lucy's eyes widened in surprise as she turned to Joel, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Joel, is this true? Did Mrs. Daniels, William, and the others really transfer their shares to you?" She looked at him with a mix of shock and curiosity, seeking confirmation.

The other members of the meeting began to murmur among themselves, their voices filled with a mix of surprise, skepticism, and concern.

The room was filled with a sense of uncertainty, as everyone struggled to process the unexpected revelation.

Joel's expression remained calm, but his eyes locked onto Lucy's, and he nodded slowly, confirming the truth.

" ..This..this is not true , Right ?" She asked still hesitant.

Joel stood up, his eyes scanning the room as he began to speak.

"I apologize for not being transparent about this earlier. I know this news may come as a shock to many of you, and for that, I am truly sorry." He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing.

"I want to assure you that my intention was not to keep this information from you, but rather to prioritize the well-being of the company. I accepted the shares from Mrs. Daniels, William, and the others because I believed it was in the best interest of the company, not because I had a personal desire to take over or accumulate power."

Joel's voice was sincere, and his words were laced with a sense of humility.

"To be honest, I've never been interested in seeking positions of power or prestige within the company. My goal has always been to contribute to the company's success and growth, not to advance my own personal agenda. I hope you can understand my motivations and trust that my actions were taken with the company's best interests at heart."

The room fell silent, as the members digested Joel's words, their expressions a mix of surprise, curiosity, and admiration for his selflessness.

Mr. William nodded in agreement with Joel, a warm smile spreading across his face.

"I think this revelation speaks volumes about Joel's character and leadership style," he said, his voice filled with conviction.

"Now, we can all see that Joel is a suitable CEO and President for this company, not just because he now holds the majority of shares, but because of the kind of person he is."

Mr. William's words were laced with a sense of admiration and respect for Joel's selflessness.

"He had the opportunity to declare his shares and take control, but he chose not to, because he didn't want to cause any power struggle or undermine the current leadership,"

Mr. William continued.

"That takes a lot of integrity and humility, and I think it's a testament to his ability to put the company's interests above his own personal ambitions."

The room began to nod in agreement, as the members started to see Joel in a new light, his actions and motivations taking on a new significance in the context of the company's future.

Mr. Smith turned to Joel, a hint of a smile on his face.

"Well, Joel, it seems that the tide has turned in your favor. Would you like to take the lead and help us organize a new meeting to settle this matter once and for all?"

He asked, his voice filled with a sense of expectation.

Joel nodded thoughtfully, a sense of determination etched on his face.

"If people believe in me, why not lead them?" he said, his voice filled with a sense of humility and responsibility.

"I'm willing to take on the challenge and work together with all of you to move the company forward."

Lucy's eyes widened in surprise at Joel's response, but she kept silent, her expression a mix of shock and curiosity.

She seemed to be processing the sudden turn of events, and the fact that Joel was now willing to take on a leadership role.

She leaned back in her chair, her eyes fixed on Joel, as if trying to read his thoughts and intentions.

The room fell silent, as the members waited to see what would happen next, the atmosphere filled with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty.

After that the meeting was dismissed.