But then, the conference room doors would burst open. Cortland’s assistant would rush in, drenched in sweat.
“Sir! Something’s wrong!” he’d blurted.
Cortland’s brow would knit. “Something’s wrong? What happened?”
“Sir…” Kenney began to explain carefully, “our largest shareholder just announced they’re pulling out all their investments.”
Cortland would go still. Then, in a flash, he’d shoot to his feet. “What?!”
“She… and she’s revealed her identity,” the assistant would add, swallowing hard.
Finally, he would stammer, “Sir, the mysterious, never-seen shareholder… it’s—it’s the former VP.”
With that revelation, the conference room would fall deathly silent. Every gaze would lock on the CEO, pinning him in place.
