His sentence hung in the air as the door swung open.


    “Chase, you’re unfit to lead this group.


    And even if you were, count me out as your first dissenter,” dered Rosalynn.


    Dressed in a sleek ck suit, her glossy hair cascading over her shoulders, she exuded a professional aura as she appeared unexpectedly in the doorway.


    Chase’s expression darkened upon seeing her.


    “You’re supposed to be… dead!”


    Rosalynn entered the meeting room with elegance, her high heels clicking against the floor.


    “Who spread the rumor of my death? The attackers?”


    Her face, though beautiful, bore a cold expression that hinted at a simmering anger directed at Chase.


    Chase’s expression shifted ufortably.


    Knowing Rosalynn was referring to what happened yesterday, he became shifty-eyed.


    “Um, we saw the news that you and Brian had a terrible ident.


    Of course, we all thought you were dead,” he stammered.


    Rosalynn approached Chase, sneering, “Those are just rumors.


    Clearly, I’m very much alive.


    ”


    With regal confidence, she stood tall like a queen, her gaze unwavering on Chase, who remained speechless.


    Visibly shocked and relieved, Frankie eximed, “Rosalyn, you’re okay!”


    She turned to him, offering aforting smile.


    “Frankie, I’m fine.


    ”


    “Thank goodness! And Brian? Is he safe?” Frankie asked eagerly.


    Rosalynn’s expression tightened as she replied, “No, he’s still missing.


    ”


    Frankie’s hopeful expression faltered, disbelief and sadness crossing his face.


    “What happened? You’re safe, but he’s gone,” Frankie murmured, struggling toprehend.


    “Someone tried to kill usst night.N?velDrama.Org content.


    Brian sacrificed himself to lure the attackers away, allowing me to escape,” Rosalynn exined, her gaze returning to Chase with icy resolve.


    Chase feigned ignorance, avoiding her piercing stare.


    Frankie’s eyes filled with disappointment and sorrow, leaving him momentarily speechless.


    After regaining herposure, Rosalynn fixed Chase with a cold stare.


    “Chase, why are you still sitting there? Have you no shame? You’re not fit for this position,” she remarked, her toneced with sarcasm that stung Chase to the core.


    He nced at her, his expression faltering.


    “Now 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!” Chase retorted, his voice tinged with defensiveness.


    “You, the new CEQ?” Rosalynn sneered incredulously.


    “Chase, everyone here knows the wrongdoings you and your son havemitted.


    Do you honestly believe you deserve this role? It’s you who should leave,” she concluded with a firm edge in her voice.