CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE - The Truth That Cannot Be Denied

stronger than ever, to face the challenges ahead. I'm asking for your trust, your support, and your commitment to the future of Maine Enterprises." As Logan finished speaking, the room erupted into applause. Even some of Ethan's former supporters were nodding in approval. The vote that followed was almost anticlimactic. With the evidence against Ethan laid bare and Logan's impassioned defense of his leadership, the outcome was clear. By an overwhelming majority, the board voted to reaffirm Logan's position as CEO and to remove Ethan from any involvement with the company. As the meeting adjourned, there was a palpable sense of relief in the room. Board members approached Logan and Deonna, offering congratulations and support. Ethan slipped out quietly, his defeat written in the slump of his shoulders. But even as they basked in their victory, Logan and Deonna knew that their work was far from over. The wounds inflicted by this ordeal ran deep, both within the company and the family.