Chapter: 114

"You missed the crucial window for treatment. At this point, your legs are beyond saving. Why not consider amputation? I could arrange for top-notch prosthetics for you. Nobody would even notice the difference."

The temperature in the office seemed to plummet with Miguel's mood, yet Alan only chuckled in response.

"Uncle, don't be so sure of yourself. The results aren't in yet. How can you be so certain of your victory?"

Miguel scoffed, amusement mixed with disdain coloring his tone, "I admire your calm, Alan. Even now, you manage to talk big. Just wait until tomorrow's bidding results. When the company loses, you'll see who's really in distress."

Alan offered no reply, his brow furrowing slightly, a subtle sign of his internal struggle that Miguel caught immediately, his glee intensifying.

It appeared Alan hadn't expected this turn of events. This time, Miguel was confident in his impending triumph.

As Miguel wheeled himself out of the room, Alan's lips curled into a sly smile. "Those whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad," he murmured to himself.

His strategy relied on patience and time.

The following afternoon, when the bidding results were declared, Sinclair Group emerged victorious.

The Hewitt Group was left reeling, unable to grasp how the deal had eluded them.

ALL of Alan's meticulous planning over the past months had been geared towards this project.

Losing the bid rendered all his efforts futile.

While the rest of the team was fraught with tension, Miguel savored his victory.

In a subsequent board meeting, he didn't hesitate to highlight Alan's failures in decision-making, openly questioning his fitness for leadership and proposing his immediate dismissal.

Miguel's boldness took the other shareholders by surprise.

Although they had heard whispers of the discord between Miguel and Alan, but causing such a commotion over one project seemed unnecessary.

“Everyone makes mistakes. The company's growth up to now has been driven by Mr. Hewitt's capable leadership. It wouldn't be fair to dismiss his previous successes just because of one setback."

"I concur. The Hewitt Group is a major entity. Replacing the CEO isn't a decision to be taken Lightly."

“Miguel, you're new here at headquarters and there's a lot you don't grasp yet. It's wise to think before you speak at board meetings, or you might end up embarrassing yourself."

Some shareholders showed outright disdain for Miguel, exposing the underlying tensions at this board meeting.

At least now Miguel understood clearly whose loyalty lay with Alan.

Those who skirted the issue could be potential allies.

Miguel had barely begun to strategize when Liam, the recent bid winner, barged in, seething with anger.

“Wasn't it Alan who was supposed to secure this project after extensive preparations? Why are there suddenly so many more approvals needed?"