The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1858

Wyatt made his way over to Lysander with a warmly welcoming smile. As he approached Lysander, Wyatt slightly bowed and said, “Right this way, Lysander.” David, without a moment's hesitation, began pushing Lysander towards the spot Wyatt had indicated - the head of the conference table, a position reserved for those who made the highest decisions. Once Lysander was comfortably seated at the very head of the rectangular table, Wyatt, satisfied, returned to his own seat.

“It’s time to begin the meeting,” he announced.

No sooner had he spoken than a voice piped up, “Should we start without Payton, the current CEO?” The question came from a shareholder, a staunch supporter of Payton. This opened the floodgates, and others aligned with Payton chimed in, “Exactly, how can we have a shareholders' meeting without the CEO leading us?”

Another group, siding with Wyatt, retorted, “Lysander is also a CEO of the Sinclair Group!”

“But the former CEO is just that, former. How can he compare to the current one?” a supporter of Payton shot back. “The former doesn’t hold the power that the current does. How can we proceed with such a crucial corporate meeting without the head honcho?”

“Let’s not forget, Payton was only meant to temporarily manage the Sinclair Group for Lysander. Now that Lysander’s back, it’s only right he steps aside!” Wyatt countered, his face a mask of controlled fury.

“But that was then. It’s been officially declared by Zephyr that the Sinclair Group is under Payton’s control. He’s the legitimate CEO of the Sinclair Group! We should wait for him for such a major meeting.”

“In the three years that Payton has been at the helm of the Sinclair Group, it’s been nothing but losses every year. If it wasn’t for the solid foundation the Sinclair Group had, it would have been bankrupt by now! Lysander comes back, launches a single jewelry project, and turns a profit for the Sinclair Group! Isn’t it clear who’s more suited for the CEO position?” Wyatt’s fists clenched on the table, his frustration and helplessness evident for all to see.

“Wyatt, who becomes CEO isn’t up to you. It’s a decision for the entire upper echelon of the Sinclair Group to make,” Trenton interjected, his loyalty to Payton clear. He glanced occasionally at the door, wondering why Payton hadn’t arrived yet. On such an important day as the shareholders' meeting, Payton’s absence was baffling.

What was he doing? Hiding when most needed? Though Trenton was protective of Payton, he sometimes felt exasperated with him. If only Payton had half of Lysander’s capability, Trenton wouldn’t have to worry so much.

“Today, I want to address just that. I believe that if the Sinclair Group continues under Payton’s leadership, it’s doomed. I propose we discuss bringing Lysander back as CEO,” Wyatt steered the conversation back to the main issue.

Those in Wyatt’s camp raised their hands in agreement, while Payton’s supporters were vehemently against it.

“The CEO represents the company’s image. Lysander, confined to a wheelchair now, what would people think? That the Sinclair Group is so desperate, they need a disabled person as their CEO!” Trenton’s words were sharp and decisive, leveraging his seniority to say the unsayable.