522: Power Plays and Family Strife

As Alex strode into the company with Nathan by his side, he felt the weight of recent events pressing down on him. Yet, despite the burden, he carried himself with an air of resolute determination. Today was not just another day at the office; it was the day he reasserted his control over both his company and his wayward sister, Lillian. The meeting room was charged with a tense atmosphere as Alex faced the shareholders. Their faces were a mix of curiosity and concern—curiosity about his recent absence and concern over the future direction of the company under his leadership. "Alex, given your recent health issues and the rumors of delegating company management, can you confirm your capacity to lead, or should we expect continued absence?" a bold shareholder inquired, his tone edged with a barely-concealed challenge. Alex’s response was calm yet assertive. "Nathan is not an outsider; he’s a significant shareholder. His involvement has been nothing but beneficial. As for my capabilit