The Rightful Successor

Chapter 20

"Are you sure of this decision, Mr. Alex?" Mr. Gibbs, the partner said when he heard the words. They were hard to stomach.

Alex stood in the middle of the boardroom and flicked on the projector.

"I am not a comedian so I'm guessing that you know that I'm certain of my decision." He replied to them nonchalantly while adjusting his lapel and watching to see their expressions. He could bet that most of them thought that he was mad.

A few gazes here and there but with a prominent silence. At one point, he was forced to ask. " So, why is everyone quiet?" He inquired and was met with stares that could freeze hell over. Sadly, he was not in their class.

"If you have any suggestions kindly let me know or remain silent." He said, while his eyes roamed from the least to the greatest partner. He could have done it and not allowed a meeting or chance for them to speak but that would have been rude.

As someone who wouldn't condone such an act from someone else, he sure wouldn't do it to others