Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE Who will take over the group?" Chase pressed, ignoring the anger simmering in Frankie's eyes.
He added pointedly, "Mother always wanted us brothers to get along.
" The emphasis on his last words was a clear warning to Frankie-Chase expected compliance, especially with their mother under his control.
Frankie's anger was palpable, but so was his helplessness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had lost two sons, and now his ailing mother was his only remaining family.
Her health had deteriorated sharply after hearing the devastating news about Brian and Rosalyn.
Chase had denied their mother medical attention, refusing to let her go to the hospital or even allowing the family doctor to treat her unless Frankie handed over the company's leadership.
If anything happened to his mother, Frankie knew he couldn't bear it.
His son's accident had already drained him of any desire to manage the company.
What was the point of the company if he had no family to share it with? With a heavy heart, Frankie closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Brian's accident has leftunable to focus on the company.
Therefore, I have decided to step down from management. The responsibility of running the company will fall to Chase.
At Frankie's words, Chase grinned with satisfaction.
He understood Frankie's emotional nature and knew Frankie would never disregard their mother's life.
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Chase believed that individuals like Frankie, who highly valued family affection were unsuitable for leading a company. Handing over leadership to him was a much better choice; after all, business was akin to a battlefield.
Chase firmly believed that only his calculated ruthlessness.could secure the Hughes Group's position in the cutthroat world of business.
As murmurs spread among the board members, a close ally of m Frankie attempted to intervene but was swiftly cut off by Chase. "Alright, everyone.
Henceforth, I assthe presidency of this group.
Your compliance is non-negotiable.
Anyone in dissent..."