Chapter 61
The chairman's words hung in the air.
"The board has voted six to four to retain Sebastian Colton as CEO, pending completion of the internal investigation and implementation of enhanced oversight measures."
Harper felt her knees go weak. Sebastian remained standing, his expression carefully neutral.
"However," the chairman continued, "you are suspended from operational duties for sixty days while we audit the entire company. Marcus Hyland will serve as interim CEO."
Sebastian's jaw tightened. "Marcus has a conflict of interest. He's been actively working to remove me."
"Which is why his authority will be limited to day-to-day operations only. No major decisions without board approval." The chairman stood. "Mr. Colton, you should consider this a gift. Half this board wanted
