Grace sat at the grand table in Mr. Russell's opulent estate, her posture poised, and her expression composed as she faced the board members. The air was thick with tension, the lingering aftermath of the scandal that had rocked the company the day before. The board members, agitated and mistrustful, voiced their doubts about Grace's leadership and questioned her ability to steer the company through the crisis.

　　"I'm afraid, her bad reputation would ruin our company," One of ...