CHAPTER 48: A GOOFY APOLOGY

George thought about the fact Benjamin didn't need to go this far; all he needed to do was make a public apology to Lauretta; he thought to himself that Benjamin really did owe her one. Benjamin had always refused to apologize to Lauretta, and his stubbornness became a roadblock in the path of their family company's progress. With tensions mounting and the company's reputation on the line, everyone clamored for Benjamin to swallow his pride and extend an olive branch. The pressure was palpable as colleagues and stakeholders alike urged him to set aside his ego for the greater good. They knew that a public apology was not just about admitting fault but about restoring trust and stability to the company. But Benjamin hesitated, torn between his pride and the well-being of the business he had worked so hard to build. As the weight of responsibility bore down on him, he knew that the decision he made would have far-reaching consequences for both himself and the future of the company. A