CHAPTER 52 A lovely father?

  Grace sat at the grand table in Mr. Russell's opulent estate, her posture poised, and her expression composed as she faced the board members. The air was thick with tension, the lingering aftermath of the scandal that had rocked the company the day before. The board members, agitated and mistrustful, voiced their doubts about Grace's leadership and questioned her ability to steer the company through the crisis.

  "I'm afraid, her bad reputation would ruin our company," One of the board members said, his voice sharp with disdain, openly slandering Grace in front of Mr. Russell, casting doubt on her competence and predicting the downfall of the company under her leadership. Grace maintained her composure, her eyes unwavering as she listened to the disparaging remarks being thrown her way.