CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN - The Breaking Point Is Reached

It was a small victory for Logan and Deonna, but they knew it was only the beginning of a long battle. Ethan's presence in board meetings immediately began to disrupt the established dynamics. He questioned long-standing strategies, proposed radical changes to company policy, and consistently positioned himself as the voice of innovation and progress. Logan found himself constantly on the defensive, struggling to maintain his authority in the face of Ethan's challenges. The stress began to take its toll, with Logan looking more haggard with each passing day. Deonna watched the situation with growing concern. She could see the toll it was taking on Logan, but she also recognized the potential threat Ethan posed to the company's stability. In quiet moments between crisis meetings and legal consultations, she tried to offer Logan support and perspective. "We need to think strategically," she told him one evening as they worked late in his office. "Ethan's not going away, and fighting h