THE ASCENSION OF THE LEGITIMATE SUCCESSOR

CHAPTER 11

As Rachel leaves the room, Jake feels a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, he's found an ally in his quest to bring down Dorothy and restore justice to the company.

But as he looks around the room, he sees the other board members watching him with cold, calculating eyes. He realizes that he's still in grave danger and that Dorothy will stop at nothing to silence him.

As Jake leaves the meeting room, he can't shake off the feeling of unease. He knows he's in a dangerous game, and that Dorothy will stop at nothing to silence him.

He thinks about his father, and how he always told him to stand up for what's right, even if it means standing alone. Jake knows he's doing the right thing, but it's hard to keep going when it feels like the whole world is against him.

He walks to his office, lost in thought, when he sees a note on his desk. It's from Rachel, and all it says is: "Meet me at the old warehouse at 5pm. “Come Alone.”

Jake feels a surge of hope. Maybe Rachel has found a way to take