CHAPTER 154
Author: Chessman
last update2025-01-24 21:33:45

At that moment Summer’s father froze in his chair, his mind reeling as the CEO’s words sank in. He had come here expecting a celebration, a chance to finally turn his hard work into something meaningful. Instead, he was being blindsided by politics and elitism.

“I don’t understand,” Summer’s father said slowly, his voice tinged with disbelief.

“Didn’t my product just outperform his? The customers voted for it, not because of a name or a background, but because it works, you all saw it.”

At that moment the CEO sighed, leaning back in his leather chair. His expression was calculated, almost pitying.

“Mr. Parker, let me be frank. The product is excellent—there’s no denying that. But in our industry, excellence isn’t enough. Marketability is just as important, if not more so. If we announce that the Parker name is behind this, it won’t create the same buzz as attaching the Cater family name.”

“So you’re saying my hard work, my formula, is being overlooked because I don’t come from a wea
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