Chapter 38 Great poweres with great responsibilities


    VICTORIA’S POV


    The announcement of my real identity worked like magic. Those trying to insult me and brought me


    down a few seconds ago suddenly froze with their words and expression.


    I consider the word “power” to be one of the world’s most controversial and elusive words. I have heard


    that power can silence all, which is what happened in the conference hall, especially for those who tried


    to nder me in ways.


    Amber stared at me as if she had drowned in a daze, and Reynolds’s jaw was on the floor, technically.


    The gazes were on me, ring a moment ago, now on theirps, as if waiting for the announcement of


    their punishments.


    That brought a certain smile to my face as I continued with my speech.


    “Thank you for your warm and silent wee, everyone. Now, as the CEO of E Shine, I would like to


    make some changes in thepany. Specifically with the partners. Mr. Reynolds?” I turned my gaze at


    him.


    His face was pale as he looked up at me. “Ye..es, ma’am?”


    “A change in mention? I think I like that. Unfortunately, I feel you are not a good fit for your current


    position at E Shine and would like to have you removed as a partner. What do you think,dies and


    gentlemen?” I roamed my gaze on others, and Antonio responded first, supporting me.


    “One vote from me,” He spoke.


    Immediately after, Amber raised her hand. “I do agree with our... CEO. Add my vote.”


    “Me too,” the PR Director spoke next, and slowly everyone agreed.


    Well, power is like that. Even if reluctantly, they do agree. After all, no one dares to oppose the power


    holder.


    Reynolds kept his gaze lower the whole time, and I focused my attention on him again.


    “So, Mr. Reynolds, this is what you got; you are out of thepany now, and for the next thing, I am


    gonna take action against your harassment. Soon, you will be facing E Shine’s officialwyers for


    harassing the female CEO against her consent. You also dared to sabotage the peace of thepany


    by provoking others.”


    He took a deep breath in, and his eyes widened. “N...no!” He jumped up on his feet. “You can’t do this!


    I... I will...” He tried to rush toward me when Antonio stood like a barricade between us with his huge


    frame.


    He pushed him back with force, and hended on the wall. As the whole room gasped, David


    (Antonio’s assistant) picked him up by his cor.


    “Throw him out and add one moreint against him for attacking the director in the middle of the


    meeting,” Antonio’s dark voice echoed into the hall as David dragged Reynolds out.


    He turned his gaze towards the other members. “Anything else to say in this matter?”


    The way his furiously cold tone fell around, if anyone has any word, they would like to gulp it


    immediately.


    Everyone was silent when the HR director stood up. “Miss Edwards, we didn’t know the truth before.


    We never had any personal issues, only heard of you from Mr. Reynolds and Miss Amber. We


    misjudged you, which was a rude and immature act of us.” He bowed a little like a gentleman. “Please,


    ept our apology and forgive us. Also, wee to thepany, ma’am. We hope in future, we work


    together more effectively.”


    “Miss Amber? Would you like to say something?” HR director asked her, pointing to a certain part.


    Amber carefully stands up while lowering her head. “I made a mistake, Miss Edwards. Please forgive


    me for my stupid mistake,” she apologized.


    That took me by surprise when ady who clearly takes pride in not apologizing to anybody else finally


    did so. Her voice conveyed both embarrassment and annoyance. Her despise is not hidden from me; I


    know she does not like me at al.


    But I don’t want to pull it further. This drama needs to end. So, I nodded.


    “It’s alright, Miss Amber. I ept all your apology.” I nodded at the HR director, mentioning thest


    part. “But, everything has a certain limit. One moreint against you, and you will face the


    consequence.”


    After clearing my point, I turned to my brother, and he gave me a smile filled with pride and adoration


    for me.


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    “The announcement of the CEO is not so pleasant, and I don’t think she deserves it this way. So, I


    have decided to hold an announcement party tomorrow. I hope all of you can join with your respective


    partners or alone. Today’s meeting is dismissed here,” saying this, he held my hand, and we both


    walked out of the conference hall, followed by our assistants.


    ****


    I roamed my gaze into the ck and white decoration of the room, my new office—the CEO’s office.


    “This office finally could breathe in relief; finally, it has its owner,” Antonio said, walking inside.


    I turned to look at him and couldn’t help the huge grin on my face as I watched him enter the office.


    I nodded, “Yeah, it is. Last time I saw mama there and now finally...”


    “Come...” He held my hand and led me to the designated chair. He helped me sit down as my heart


    clenched with a strange but excited feeling.


    I have almost given up this seat, this designation. But God has a different n, I guess. I couldn’t be


    more proud of myself right now.


    “You look stunning, sister,” Antonio said, caressing my head, and I only nodded, not trusting my tone


    anymore.


    I am feeling so overwhelmed after all the things that have happened in my life till now.


    “Mom and dad were so happy. Mom was so excited and wanted to arrive here, but I informed her about


    the party, and she became more excited. Maybe, she is already nning what to buy and what not.


    Moreover, I am sure, she was nning a little celebration tonight and asked us to go home early.”


    “Yeah, so typical mom of ours.” I rolled my eyes, and Antonioughed.


    After a few more words, Antonio left for another meeting, and Daniel walked inside in a little sullen


    mood.


    I raised my brow at him, “What happened to you now? Are you not happy for me? And I thought you


    were.”


    He huffed in his usual dramatic way and settled on the opposite chair of my desk.


    “You are the CEO now; I know you won’t need me anymore, but find another assistant for yourself.” He


    sighed.


    I wanted to chuckle but didn’t. It’s fun to tease this whiney little guy. “Yeah, you are right. It’s time for


    some change.”


    His mood darkened more as his handsome face was covered in a gloomy shadow.


    “Will you help find me a better assistant?”


    My words might hit his pride as he frowned. He looked at me, wanting to say something, but he didn’t


    just shrug. “Fine!”


    His anger wasn’t suppressed at all.


    “For handling some personal things of mine so you can concentrate more on improving your design,” I


    said with a smile hiding behind my lips.


    “Fine!... Wait, what?” His eyes snapped up at me and widened in shock. “What did you say?”


    I raised my brow, “Just what you heard.”


    “Y...you are not cutting me out?”


    I narrowed my eyes and leaned forward on the desk. “You are toozy. Are you already thinking about


    vacation? Go to work!”


    “Ye...yes, ma’am.” He jumped up on his feet with a salute posture and immediately rushed out in his


    happy mood.


    I chuckled; I couldn’t help myself around this guy. Frankly, his childishness and dramatic appearance


    keep me happy and refreshed. It’s good, and I am happy to have an assistant like him.


    After he was gone, I straightened on the seat, once again taking a good look around the room and at


    my desk.


    There is a sentence, ‘Great poweres with great responsibilities.’ And I do believe it from the heart.


    With this CEO position, I don’t have only the power to show off, but more responsibilities await me


    ahead, with lots of challenges on the way, and Victoria Edwards is ready to face every challenge that


    decides to step in her way...