His sentence hung in the air as the door swung open.
âChase, youâre unfit to lead this group.
And even if you were, count me out as your first dissenter,â declared Rosalynn.
Dressed in a sleek black suit, her glossy hair cascading over her shoulders, she exuded a professional aura as she appeared unexpectedly in the doorway.
Chaseâs expression darkened upon seeing her.
âYouâre supposed to be⦠dead!â
Rosalynn entered the meeting room with elegance, her high heels clicking against the floor.
âWho spread the rumor of my death? The attackers?â
Her face, though beautiful, bore a cold expression that hinted at a simmering anger directed at Chase.
Chaseâs expression shifted uncomfortably.
Knowing Rosalynn was referring to what happened yesterday, he became shifty-eyed.
âUm, we saw the news that you and Brian had a terrible accident.
Of course, we all thought you were dead,â he stammered.
Rosalynn approached Chase, sneering, âThose are just rumors.
Clearly, Iâm very much alive.
â
With regal confidence, she stood tall like a queen, her gaze unwavering on Chase, who remained speechless.
Visibly shocked and relieved, Frankie exclaimed, âRosalyn, youâre okay!â
She turned to him, offering a comforting smile.
âFrankie, Iâm fine.
â
âThank goodness! And Brian? Is he safe?â Frankie asked eagerly.
Rosalynnâs expression tightened as she replied, âNo, heâs still missing.
â
Frankieâs hopeful expression faltered, disbelief and sadness crossing his face.
âWhat happened? Youâre safe, but heâs gone,â Frankie murmured, struggling to comprehend.
âSomeone tried to kill us last night.
Brian sacrificed himself to lure the attackers away, allowing me to escape,â Rosalynn explained, her gaze returning to Chase with icy resolve.
Chase feigned ignorance, avoiding her piercing stare.
Frankieâs eyes filled with disappointment and sorrow, leaving him momentarily speechless.
After regaining her composure, Rosalynn fixed Chase with a cold stare.
âChase, why are you still sitting there? Have you no shame? Youâre not fit for this position,â she remarked, her tone laced with sarcasm that stung Chase to the core.
He glanced at her, his expression faltering.
âNow that Brian is missing, the group needs leadership.
Frankie just announced my appointment as the new CEO.
Why are you here disrupting the meeting? You should leave!â Chase retorted, his voice tinged with defensiveness.
âYou, the new CEQ?â Rosalynn sneered incredulously.
âChase, everyone here knows the wrongdoings you and your son have committed.
Do you honestly believe you deserve this role? Itâs you who should leave,â she concluded with a firm edge in her voice.