The Ex-Con Who Conquered the World novel Chapter 42

"Once the announcement goes public, the competition to partner with the Reed family will be fierce. It'll all come down to whether our Stewart family can distinguish itself."

"I wonder which member of the Reed family is leading the East District development this time. Making their acquaintance beforehand would smooth things considerably..."

The grand hall hummed with animated discussion.

Amid the lively exchanges, Stefan's expression turned thoughtful.

The Reed family of Mound City?

His mind drifted to Nina—her striking beauty and poised elegance, the memory of her damp, disheveled state still vivid and persistent.

A glance toward Sara found her calm and unreadable, seemingly unfazed by Micah's significant revelation.

When the discussions reached a crescendo, Micah raised a hand, calling for order. "Calm down."

The three family branches fell silent, attention fixed on him.

Micah's commanding gaze swept the room before he spoke, "Each branch currently manages its own division within the Stewart Group, yet the CEO position remains unfilled."

At this, Sara's eyes gleamed with sharp interest.

"I declare now that whichever branch first secures a partnership with the Reed family for the East District project will claim the vacant CEO role," Micah continued, his voice firm.

A heavy silence descended, thick with unspoken tension.

The Stewart Group's operations spanned diverse industries, each branch overseeing distinct sectors. But the CEO seat had been empty for years.

As chairman, Micah held ultimate authority, yet his advancing age necessitated a successor.

The CEO position represented that succession—whoever claimed it would gain Micah's endorsement and eventually lead the entire Stewart Group.

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