Chapter 52

  Without anyone's expectation, I replied very soon.

  "Okay. I accept it." My voice was calm. "And I'll add a condition. Whoever loses has to quit the position of the board forever."

  Gael heard what I said and was delighted. He seemed to be confident and raised his head up high.

  Hearing me say so, Sean was so shocked that he burst out, "Alpha, you can't accept it. That's exactly what he wants."

  I didn't look at him, but raised my hand slightly to stop him. Sean realized that it was inappropriate to say so and pressed his lips into a line.

  "I'm never afraid of competition. Besides, no matter who wins, it's good for the pack," I added.

  There was another silence. Gael looked around impatiently.

  After a while, Sergio nodded slightly. "Since the Alpha has agreed, we are here to be witnesses. Whoever gets the investment from the Mueller pack will be the next Alpha."

  This time, all the board members agreed.