CHAPTER 154: THE BROKEN PIECES

MARIE "You are really strong?" Crystal said boldly, not mincing her words. I knew what she was referring to. I had shared my decision with her, explaining how I was prepared to step into my father's role. "I am. Thank you," I replied with a smile. My father was still in the hospital, and it seemed like he would be there for a while. The company must be okay with his absence. With Crystal's help with Angelica, I took on the responsibility of leading the company and ensuring its progress while my father recovered. As I stepped into my father's office, the weight of responsibility settled heavily on my shoulders. The dim lighting and eerie silence added to the sense of foreboding. I was no longer just a grieving daughter; I was now the acting head of his empire. The thought alone felt like a Herculean task, but I knew I was strong enough to handle it. "Marie, I'm so sorry about your father," said the head of HR as she approached me. "We're all thinking of you and your father." The