Sophia froze in place.

William sat up straight, looking ahead as his thin lips parted. "The Brown Group will acquire Mountrex Motors. After the acquisition, I'll appoint you as the new CEO. After one year, if you can turn the company profitable, I'll give you 5% of the founding shares. If you can't do it, just leave—no strings attached."

Sophia was stunned, thinking she must have misheard. Looking up at William, she asked, "CEO of Mountrex ...