Chapter 12 - The Board Chose the Wrong SideThe emergency board meeting lasted less than twelve minutes.
Ethan arrived expecting support.
Instead, every director already had a copy of Mary's instructions.
One empty chair waited at the head of the table.
Mary entered without her wedding veil.
She wore a white tailored suit instead.
No bouquet.
No engagement ring.
No emotion.
Every conversation stopped.
Ethan stood.
“You're destroying everything.”
Mary calmly opened a leather folder.
“No.”
She slid several documents across the table.
“You already did.”
The chairman adjusted his glasses.
“These are internal audit reports.”
Mary nodded.
“They've been hidden for three years.”
Every report carried Ethan's signature.
False earnings.
Hidden debt.
Secret offshore accounts.
Directors stared silently.
Then Mary spoke.
“Vote.”
Nine hands rose.
May you like
Only Ethan voted against removing himself.
He was officially terminated before sunset.
