Mr. Haron’s face was a storm—split between rage and desperation. His fists clenched on the table, his jaw tight, but his eyes betrayed the truth: without this deal, the Edward family would sink.
He slammed the folder shut, glaring at Kate. For a moment, it looked as though he would rather choke on his pride than give in. But the reality of ruin pressed too hard.
“Fine,” he spat, his voice rough. “Kate will continue the talks and finalize the deal. And… for this to happen—” He swallowed hard, the words like poison on his tongue. “She will be appointed CEO.”
The room exploded in murmurs.
“What?!”
“She’s the CEO now?”
“This can’t be real…”
Zoe lurched forward, his battered face twisting in fury.
“Granduncle! What are you saying? You promised me! You said I would be CEO! Why would you
