Who said you could do that

The atmosphere in the boardroom was thick with anticipation, every shareholder leaning forward in their seats, waiting for a resolution to the chaos that had enveloped Sterling Corporation. The murmurs and hushed conversations that had filled the room just moments before had now died down, replaced by an uneasy silence. The question still lingered: who would lead the company in Alexander's absence?

Then, suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed from the corridor outside, crisp and deliberate, cutting through the tense quiet. Heads turned toward the door, eyes narrowing as they tried to discern who was about to walk in. The double doors swung open with a quiet creak, and Roman Sterling entered the room, flanked by a group of his most trusted business aides.