Chapter 66
Max point of view
Samuel's gaze hardened, and for the first time, the mask slipped, revealing the hunger beneath. “I left because your grandfather made it clear there was no room for two leaders in this family. But times have changed. The company needs stability, and I can provide that.”
“Stability?” I spat, my voice rising. “You mean control. Let’s not dress this up as altruism, Uncle. You’ve been circling like a vulture, waiting for the first sign of weakness to swoop in and claim what you think you’re entitled to. Well, let me make this clear you’re not getting it.”
The directors exchanged uneasy glances, their silence an implicit invitation for Samuel to continue. I could feel the ground shifting beneath me, their loyalty faltering. Betrayal simmered beneath my skin.
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