ROWLAND (From Ruin to Rule)

Chapter 12: Edge of Authority

"Never! I would never accept it!" Clinton was still enraged, "Fatima, you better watch what you say."

Rowland, the former menial worker, received an official appointment as the project manager from his father. His heart thumped with humiliation and rage.

Amaya stood beside him, witnessing the color drain from his face, but she too was unable to get over her shock. How was this even possible? How could Rowland, of all people, be granted such power?

Amaya interrupted the silence. "Make a call to your parents. There must be a mistake." Although she spoke steadily, there was a hint of urgency in her tone.

She did not have to tell Clinton twice. He grabbed his phone right away and dialed his father's number, hoping he would pick up.

However, the phone rang, but his father was not answering at the time.

He immediately dialed his father's second number, holding out hope that he would answer. Rather, the well-known tone of Khalid, his father's personal helper, responded. Clinton’s stomach