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The birthday banquet almost went as Ian envisioned, it would have pleased him greatly if Grandpa Schaeffer's speech didn't come with such an ending.
The elites and most influential in the city graced the occasion, including major staff and shareholders in the Waltons. Just as Ian wanted, everyone talked about the presidency, inquiring from Schaeffer when he planned to announce the new president. They urged him to make the announcement soon as they itched to know who would be in charge of the conglomerate.
"Tell us who the new president is," one of the biggest shareholders started.
"Let us know who we will be meeting directly for major business proposals and deals."
"That's right. I mean it's obvious who the new president will be but you have the final say and we are al
