Chapter 72 Allies

"Ronald, is this why you called this board meeting?" Charles asked in an accusatory tone, his expression darkening with frustration. Ronald remained composed. His tone, as always, was steady and firm. "Even if Serena had no intention of challenging you for the CEO position today, she's still a shareholder of Linden Group. As such, she's fully entitled to a seat at this table." Neil nodded in agreement. "That's right." Charles' sharp gaze darted between the two of them, realization dawning on him. He turned his attention to Simon, the only one who had remained silent throughout the exchange. If there was anyone who could be an ally, it was this respectable man—another major shareholder in the company. "Mr. Donagan, as one of the largest shareholders of Linden Group, what do you think about this situation?" Charles asked hopefully. "What do I think?" Simon exchanged a brief, almost imperceptible glance with Serena before offering a gentle smile. He continued, "Your father was a dea