The grand hall of Park Construction's headquarters buzzed with anticipation as shareholders and board members gathered for the crucial meeting. The air crackled with tension as murmurs spread through the room, each whisper carrying rumours and speculations about the future of the company.
David Park stood at the head of the long conference table, his demeanour composed but his eyes betraying the storm of emotions within. Beside him sat his younger brother, Alexander Park, his expression unreadable as he glanced around the room with a smirk hidden under his lips.
As the meeting commenced, a middle-aged man stopped forward, announcing the cause of the meeting today: "The chairman has called upon the board members to discuss the agenda item: the proposed change in leadership. He himself is unable to visit the place because of health concerns; hence, the board is provided with rights on the issue."
As he said that, "We must address the recent challenges facing our company," one of the board members declared, his voice resonating with authority. "It's clear that decisive action is needed."
"Indeed! The CEO's image is running our company's face!" Another member commented as he turned towards David and announced
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's time we addressed the elephant in the room. David Park's reckless decisions have brought Park Construction to the brink of ruin."
As he announced, another shareholder stood up and said, "He's squandered our resources on doomed projects, all while lining his own pockets with our hard-earned money!"
"And let's not forget about the scandals plaguing his personal life. It's a disgrace to the company's reputation!" One more person is accused.
David Park stood up, looking enraged. "This is absurd! These accusations are nothing but slanderous lies concocted by my enemies to undermine me."
As he said that, another board member shouted,You expect us to believe that? The evidence against you is overwhelming, David. You've betrayed our trust and put the entire company at risk."
David became silent as he heard them, and suddenly a cold grin emerged over the face of Alexander as he stood up. "It's time for a change. We need a leader who's competent and trustworthy, someone who has the company's best interests at heart. And that someone is not David Park."
"You can't be serious! I've dedicated my life to this company, and I won't let you tear it apart with your baseless accusations!" David Park screamed as he looked at Alexander, acting as if he were shocked by his brother's betrayal.
"I understand the concerns raised," David responded, his voice steady but laced with determination. "But I assure you, I am fully committed to steering this company through these turbulent times."
Yet, despite his efforts to defend his leadership, whispers of discontent echoed through the room, casting a shadow over David's once unshakable authority.
In a bold move, David's fiance, Emily Lee, rose from her seat and said, "My, is it time for the final touch already?'
She concealed that eminent grin on her face and changed her expression to that of a helpless, tired woman as her voice trembled while she stated. "I've stood by David through thick and thin," she began, her gaze flickering to Alexander. "But I can't ignore the concerns raised about his leadership."
David's face darkened as he watched Emily side by side with his brother, her words a dagger to his heart. 'Wow~ this shitty feeling feels far worse than I expected it to be...' he felt a pang of betrayal, mingled with a deep sense of loss.
David released a sigh along with a scoff as he observed the room. The smirks on the faces of Alexander and Emily were as big as they could be, and clearly, the cold gazes of shareholders and board members made it clear which side they were on.
And seeing all those cold stares, David Park released a snigger, holding his laugh as he stood up from his seat. "Lucas," David said, his voice carrying across the room. "Please, join us."
And the next moment, the doors of the meeting hall opened up as Lucas strode confidently into the room, all eyes turned to him, curiosity and apprehension mingling in the air.
As David stood firm against the accusations, Lucas stepped forward, his presence commanding attention. With a calm yet commanding voice, he addressed the shareholders.
Lucas arrived, and David coldly addressed the people gathered there. "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to shed some light on this matter. The accusations against David Park are not only unfounded but also maliciously fabricated. The source of these falsehoods has been uncovered, and the individual responsible is here with us today."
As Lucas spoke, he gestured towards a dishevelled man who was brought into the room, his face bruised and battered from the confrontation.
"This man, whom David's adversaries employed to spread false rumours and tarnish his reputation, has confessed to his actions. He was paid handsomely to create the fake article and orchestrate a smear campaign against David and even the company itself."
As Lucas said, he proceeded to show the images and data of large amounts of money paid to him and the messages of orders given to him to accuse David on the screen in front of all the board and shareholders.
The shareholders looked on in shock as the truth was revealed, their expressions shifting from scepticism to disbelief. And the next moment, Lucas turned his head towards Alexander and Emily with a cold smirk on his face.
"Furthermore, it has come to light that Alexander Park and Emily Lee were complicit in this deceitful scheme. They conspired to undermine David's leadership and further their own agendas, betraying not only his trust but also the trust of this esteemed company."
"What is this blatant accusation!?! Who are you to begin with to dare intervene with company matters?!!" Alexander stood up, enraged, and the next second, Emily also stood up in rage. "How dare you accuse us like this! An outsider shouldn't be allowed here to begin with! Hey, throw him-"
"Why are you so enraged that this accusation is fake?" David suddenly stepped in, cutting her off in the middle of the words. The next moment, he grabbed the laptop Lucas was using and started showing the images of Alexander and Emily kissing and various other evidence of affairs on the screen in front of the whole board and shareholders.
"What right does a whore have to say in this meeting, and what right does a man who stabs his brother's back and has an affair with his fiance have to say in matters here? If I, the one facing fake criticism, am not worthy, then are you the one worthy? A characterless, talentless, and effortless man that wasted his life in between women and drinks dropped out of high school, and if company didn't intervene, even criminal records to his label, are you the one worthy?!"
"David! You---!!!" Alexander stood up in rage, but the next instant, suddenly, a silence fell in the whole hall as all members of the board and shareholders suddenly stood. "What is this behaviour in the meeting all?"Β It was the old, cold voice of a man entering the room wearing a white shirt and blue suit.
"Ch-chairman..." One of the shareholders couldn't help but mutter the words out with a shocked face, and the next instant, David and Alexander also looked towards him in shock.
"Father?! What are you doing here? You shouldn't move around like this!" David immediately rushed towards him with a worried face as Lucas behind him just sniggered as the next instant the man announced himself.
"I'm not sick; you need not worry. I'm sorry to the board and shareholders for my act. I, Edward Park, the chairman of Park Constructions, do not have any tumours or anything. I was just trying to check the waters now that I'm old."
As he announced it, shock spread throughout the room. The next instant, on his command, several employees rushed inside the meeting room and distributed a set of documents to everyone inside as Edward proceeded to explain
"There will be no changes in the CEO position whatsoever, and David will continue his position; he has secured the deals with a minimum $100 million profit rate incoming in the next few months and at the same time successfully cut off bad branches attached to our company.
I did an investigation on both my sons, and though David came out clean, the recent progress from Alexander's side was because of the help of Emily Lee's family business and the support of 'Horizon Group'. There was nothing he achieved on his own."
A disappointed sigh came across his face as Alexander and Emily's faces turned pale, and without hesitation, Edward proceeded with one more announcement: "The engagement between David Park and Emily Lee shall be cut off immediately, and we will discuss further situations directly with your father."
"Sir, this is-" Emily tried to argue in panic, but a stern look on Edward's face silenced her as he coldly announced, "Leave."
Emily gritted her teeth and immediately left as Edward scoffed, looking at all these board members and shareholders, while he commented, "It seems we will be cutting off a few rotten bastards here today."
His words sent shivers down the spines of everyone gathered here as he glared at Lucas, who was just sitting there playing a game on a tablet, despite everyone in the room standing in respect for the chairman. Edward sniggered as he saw him, and next, placing his hand over David's shoulders, he complimented
"You have a great ally, enough to make me jealous."
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