Chapter 8 - The Shift in Power|
Silence descended upon the boardroom once again.
Arthur Pendelton opened his mouth to speak, but looking into Max's eyes, he realized the man standing before him was far more dangerous than he had ever been. He was no longer fighting for greed or ego; he was a father standing his ground.
Arthur slowly sat back down, placing his hands flat on his desk.
"Reschedule the Asian merger meeting for Friday," Max instructed his assistant, Sarah, who was beaming with pride near the door. "And inform the delegation that all future contract negotiations will conclude by five o'clock sharply. I do not work evenings anymore."
"Yes, Mr. Rochester!" Sarah nodded quickly.
Max turned back to Lily, who was busy coloring a sun with a bright yellow crayon.
"Come on, kiddo," Max said gently, offering his hand. "Let's go back to the hospital."
Lily placed her small hand in his, looking up at the high ceilings of the penthouse office. "Is this your office, Daddy?"
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"It used to be," Max smiled, lifting her purple backpack over his shoulder. "Now it's just where I work. Let's go home."
As Max walked out of the boardroom holding his daughter's hand, the remaining board members sat in stunned silence. For the first time in twenty years, Rochester Enterprises was being run by a human being.
