Chapter 124: It Is Time
Diane’s POV
Liam’s head snapped up, his eyes wide with shock and desperation as he looked around the table. But there was no mercy in any of the faces staring back at him.
"The motion passes," Guerrero announced. "Liam Ashton is hereby removed as CEO of Synergy Sphere, effective immediately and for real this time."
Then came the moment I’d been waiting for, the moment that would change everything.
"Now," Guerrero continued, his voice warm as he looked at me, "the CEO position is vacant and has been vacant for some time. I’m pleased to announce that Diane Evans will be taking over as the new CEO of Synergy Sphere."
The room erupted in applause. My heart soared as I stood, accepting congratulations from board members who had once viewed me as nothing more than Liam’s wife. Now they saw me as their leader.
But the applause was interrupted by the sound of the boardroom door opening. My father walked in, his presence immediately commanding attention. His silver hair was perfectly styled, his suit impeccable, but it was the power he radiated that made everyone turn to look at him.
"Congratulations, sweetheart," he said, his voice carrying across the room as he walked directly to me. His eyes were bright with pride and love as he pulled me into a warm embrace.
"Everyone," I said, my voice shaking with emotion, "I’d like you to meet my father, Andrew Evans. He’s the owner and CEO of Elite Group."
The reaction was immediate and electric. Every person in the room recognized the name, recognized the power it represented. Elite Group wasn’t just any investment firm—it was one of the most influential financial institutions in the country.
But it was Liam’s reaction that caught my attention. His head snapped up at the sound of my father’s voice, his eyes widening with recognition and something that looked like terror.