lan sat in the conference room, listening silently as the shareholders listed all his alleged faults. It was his idea to shift thepany''s focus from traditional industries to technology. In the early years, as the digital era brought numerous benefits, these shareholders made a fortune. Now that there were issues, they were ready to ce all the me on him. Fair-weather friends, indeed.


    A man of the Hayes family stood up and said, "Putting aside what contributions or harmn has brought to thepany, the mere fact that he wasn''t born to the legitimate wife of the Hayes family goes against our ancestral traditions. Therefore, he''s unfit for the CEO position. Teo, I had to do this."


    Teo scoffed, "Do you not remember how much moneyn has made for you all these years with Hayes Corporation under his management? Without his tireless effort, would you be enjoying your current prosperity?


    The matter regarding Leonora is still under investigation. Regardless of who she is or whethern is her son, he is MY son. If you aim to oust him, don''t me me for turning my back on you!"


    "But the traditions of our family cannot be broken. Oncen''s status is confirmed, he must step down. There''s no precedent for a child born out of wedlock in the Hayes family."


    "Traditions are made by people. If they can be established, they can be broken. I''ve long been displeased with these outdated views," Teo retorted, his face red with anger.


    lan had worked so hard from the beginning. To transition thepany, he and his team delved deep into semiconductor technology. In less than five years, he sessfully transitioned most of the Hayes Corporation''s traditional industries.


    By integrating technology into declining real estate, tourism, and hospitality sectors, he managed to increase thepany''s earnings exponentially each year. Hayes Corporation might have fallen into decline without his timely shift in focus.


    Thinking of this, Teo felt a deep pain in his chest.


    One woman, Leonora, had caused his family to fall apart, and now his son was being used of being an illegitimate child.


    Teo felt so aggrieved he could hardly breathe.


    Just then, an old shareholder


    presented a paternity test report. Smiling, he said, "This is the


    paternity test result for Brodie and Teo. He is the son of Katherine and Teo, which means he should be the rightful heir to the Hayes family. I believe his capabilities are exceptional, and he''s no lesspetent thann in handling matters. Teo, they''re both your sons, so it shouldn''t matter who bes the CEO of thepany, right?" Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    This statement caused an uproar.


    "If that''s the case, Teo, why are you still upset? They''re both your sons. What''s the difference between choosing Brodie orn? Or do you not acknowledge Brodie and only seen as your son?"


    "It shouldn''t be like this. I heard that


    Brodie and his mother were persecuted by Leonora for many years, suffering greatly. In contrastn was raised as the heir all these years Now that Brodie''s been acknowledged by the Hayes family, he deserves some form ofpensation. Otherwise, as his rtives, we would feel you''re being biased."


    "I think this oue is for the best. Both men are capable and fit to take on the role of CEO at Hayes


    Corporation. Teo, why are you


    hesitating? Just choose Brodie


    You


    won''t break the family''s traditions, and your son bes the CEO. Isn''t it Rilling two birds with one stone?"


    Teo was stuck in a difficult position.


    Agreeing with everyone would be unfair ton. Disagreeing would mean he didn''t acknowledge Brodie.