Chapter 572

Oliver frowned. “Dad, let me explain. I-”

“Shut up!” Hugh snapped, cutting him off. “I’m here to clean up the mess you made. Since you clearly lack the ability to manage the Raynor Group, it’s better to let someone more competent take over than to watch you destroy the company.”

Oliver stared at his father in disbelief, unable to process what he was hearing.

“I’ve worked hard for the company these past few years, and you’re kicking me out over one mistake?” he asked, his voice heavy with frustration.

A flicker of emotion crossed Hugh’s face before he turned away, his expression hardening.

“If this were just a simple investment failure, I wouldn’t be so severe. But the fact that you caused such heavy losses over a woman is something‘ olutely cannot tolerate!” Hugh said.

The room fell into an uneasy silence.

The shareholders, stunned by the intensity of the confrontation, held their breath. Most had only suggested Oliver resign in the heat of frustration, hoping to give him a wake–

up call. None of them had expected Hugh to take it this far.

Oliver took a deep breath and nodded. “Fine. Since you’ve already to discuss. I’ll wrap up the files I’m handling within three made up your mind, there’s nothing left One of the shareholders, unable to remain silent any longer, finally spoke up. “Mr. Hugh, Mr. Oliver… let’s not be hasty. Yes, the mistake was serious, but it doesn’t merit a full resignation. A smaller punishment should suffice. Maybe we can-”

“Let him go!” Hugh interrupted harshly. “Without the Raynor Group, he’s no Oliver inhaled deeply, resisting the urge to respond. Without another glance at Hugh, he walked out of the room.

Cand Since childhood, Oliver had never understood why his father was always so hard on him. No matter how much he achieved, he never earned Hugh’s praise. Yet, the moment he reprimands were swift and brutal.

At times, he even wondered if he was truly his father’s son.

i made the slightest misstep, the As Oliver exited the meeting room, Liam rushed up to him. “Mr. Oliver, Mr. Hugh’s just speaking in anger.

If you apologize, this will all blow over. Besides, Mr. Hugh and the shareholders don’t know about the work you’ve been doing behind the scenes.

“They’re only seeing the surface–level losses. Once you explain everything, they’ll Understand.”

Oliver was quiet for a few seconds before speaking in a low voice. “It’s fine. I’m just tired.”

For years, he had worked tirelessly, striving for all in the hope that one day his father would truly acknowledge him.

perfection. He had never dared to make a single misstep, 4 never be satisfied.

But today, he finally understood. No matter what he did, Hugh He no longer wanted to exhaust himself trying to earn someone else’s approval.

Someone who didn’t love you wouldn’t start loving you just because you were perfect. Not loving you was simply that–they didn’t love you.

“Mr. Oliver…” Liam wanted to say more, but seeing the exhaustion on Oliver’s face, the words stuck in his throat.

Liam had worked alongside Oliver for five years and had witnessed how cautious and on edge Oliver had been throughout that time. He knew Oliver wasn’t truly happy. The only time he e smile genuinely was when he was with Nyla.

Maybe stepping away from the company wasn’t such a bad thing for him after all.

The news of Oliver resigning as CEO quickly reached Nyla. She was so stunned that she nearly dropped the test tube in her hand.

Caroline, who was standing beside her, was quick to catch the test tube and place it back on the rack. She said seriously, “Nyla, this might not have anything to do with you. Don’t overthink it.”

Nyla gave a bitter smile. How could it have nothing to do with her?

If it weren’t for her, Oliver wouldn’t have gone against Damon. He wouldn’t have fought him for the amusement park project, and it wouldn’t have led to th resign.

“Caroline, can you watch the experiment for me? I need to give him a call,” Nyla said.