CHAPTER FIFTY NINE - IN TOO DEEP

There was a pregnant pause before Ava let out a slow, steadying exhalation. When she responded, her voice was gentle yet inexorable. "Based on my findings, I don't believe Jonathan can be redeemed from his current path toward malicious self-interest and exploitation. Every action he's taken exhibits a complete disregard for ethical boundaries and an obsessive desire to seize power through disingenuous means." She stepped closer to place one hand on Max's arm, giving a comforting squeeze. "Looking beyond the extremely personal nature of this situation, I think you need to ask yourself if Bennett Enterprises could survive having someone so poisonously vindictive in a position of power. Even with reforms and restrictions in place, he's repeatedly shown he can't be trusted to adhere to guardrails or respect chains of authority." Max flinched as if struck, but gave a grim nod of acknowledgement. In his heart, he knew Ava was right. Jonathan had crossed a terrible point of no return... T