The boardroom felt colder than usual.
Victoria sat beside Mr. Knight.
Smiling.
The screen behind them lit up.
A vote.
"Motion to remove Adrian Knight as acting CEO due to instability and emotional decision-making."
My heart dropped.
This wasn't about business.
This was about me.
Adrian stood still.
Calm.
Too calm.
"You're doing this because I refused the merger," he said coldly.
Victoria tilted her head. "We're doing this because you're compromised."
The word hit me like a slap.
Compromised.
The vote began.
Hands raised.
One after another.
Even people Adrian trusted.
When it ended…
The result flashed.
Majority in favor.
He was no longer CEO.
Silence.
Then Adrian laughed softly.
"You think you've won?"
He removed his watch.
Placed it on the table.
"Let's see how long the company survives without me."
He walked out.
And for the first time…
Victoria's smile faded.
👉 If you were Adrian, would you fight legally… or build something bigger and crush them later? Comment: FIGHT or REVENGE