As she sat down, the chairperson applauded lightly. "Thank you, CEO. Your resilience is commendable."
As the meeting adjourned, Olaedo noticed Mr. Ade and Mrs. Ikenna exchanging hushed words. Although they didn't look fully convinced, their earlier defiance had softened. Meanwhile, Mr. Okoro walked up to her, saying, "That was impressive. You've silenced many doubters today."
Olaedo smiled inwardly. She had taken another step toward regaining control and proving her worth, not just as a leader but as a force to be reckoned with.
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Thursday evening arrived in the blink of an eye. Chibuzor watched silently as the housekeeper led the servants to load up the last of the gifts into the car.
The elderly man felt the sheer amount was excessive, but then again, it wasn't a bad idea to make a solid impression on the in laws. So, he chose to keep quiet.
