The previous night, Franklin had instructed his secretary, Vera, to ensure that his uncle, Mr. Stephen, did not lift the ban on their partnership deal with other companies.Vera had already been devising a plan to follow through on Franklin's request.Mr. Stephen had asked Vera to draft a memo to the board, proposing a temporary lift of the policy restricting partnerships with outside companies and online influencers.This memo would be crucial in influencing the board's decision, so she decided to take a strategic approach. Her plan was to subtly emphasize the potential risks and drawbacks of lifting the ban, while still appearing to present the request fairly.Vera intended to include data and case studies that highlighted past instances where similar moves had backfired, leading to financial losses and damage to the company's reputation. Additionally, she planned to suggest that a thorough market analysis be conducted before making any decisions, buying Franklin more time to addres

Mr. Russell responded calmly, "We assure you that our CEO is fully engaged and aware of the situation. He's addressing another critical matter for the company, but he has entrusted us with full authority to resolve these issues. Our goal today is to find a mutually beneficial solution."Dr. Hazel from Horizon Pharmaceuticals spoke up again, "What we're looking for is not just words but action. We need concrete assurances that our partnerships will be honored and that we'll be compensated for the losses we've suffered."Mr. Lee from Quantum Solutions, still visibly stressed, added, "And we need these assurances quickly. Time is of the essence, especially for companies like ours that are facing bankruptcy."Ms. Deborah took a deep breath and addressed the group. "We understand your frustration and the urgency of the situation. To address your concerns, we propose the following plans.”Ms. Deborah began to read from the agenda.“1. Compensation for Immediate Losses: We will work with eac

Daisy arrived home feeling utterly defeated. Tears welled up in her eyes as she struggled to understand why everything was falling apart for her.Just when she thought she’d found a better path after breaking up with Franklin, Richmond had broken up with her and to add salt to her wounds she's pregnant with Richmond's child.On top of all that, Franklin, her ex-boyfriend, had suddenly become the CEO of Golden Gate Hotel.Life, it seemed, had turned exceptionally cruel.She made her way to the fridge, hoping a drink would help her forget her troubles. She had just started on her third glass when her mother, Mrs. Amber, came in."Daisy?" Mrs. Amber called out, her face etched with worry as she saw Daisy. Noticing Daisy’s silence, she hurried over. "What’s going on? Why are you drinking alone at this hour?"Daisy’s voice wavered. "Mom, everything is going wrong. One moment, my future seemed bright, and the next, it’s all a mess."Mrs. Amber looked concerned. "What do you mean? What happe

Towards evening at Silver Sand Hotel, Richmond with Big Joe and his boys gathered in a room to discuss the plan for the confrontation at the opening party of Empire State Hotel.The room was filled with the thick smell of cigarette smoke and the sharp smell of beer. They were all seated around a table with guns and weapons spread out in front of them.Richmond began on a serious note. "Alright, everyone, tonight is the night.The people at Empire State Hotel took everything from us, and tonight, we’re going to show them that they made a big mistake."Big Joe spoke with a gruff voice. "You got that right, boss. I've got the plan set. Just need to make sure everyone knows their role.""Good.” Richmond looked at Big Joe and said. "Proceed with the plan."Big Joe stood up and began giving the orders. "Alright, listen up. We’re splitting into three groups. The first group will take out the power. The second group will handle security. The third group will head to the VVIP area where the ma

The room buzzed with murmurs and curious glances as the guests turned to see what was happening."Oh my God! What’s going on?" one guest whispered to another."Oh my, did he just try to hit the young CEO?" Someone gasped.Erling struggled against Conor's grip, his face red with rage. "How dare you touch me?" he shouted. He tried to hit Conor, but Conor easily pushed him to the floor."Is that Voss? Why is he shouting?" another guest asked, craning their neck to get a better view.Voss scrambled to his feet, still fuming. "You’ll regret this! Nobody disrespects Erling Voss!" he screamed. His boys, who had been watching from the sidelines, rushed over to defend him.Franklin's security agents quickly surrounded him too, their eyes locked on Voss and his five boys. The air was thick with anticipation, and you could feel the adrenaline pumping through everyone's veins.Voss took a step forward, his fists clenched and ready for a fight. His boys followed, trying to look tough. But Franklin