As every gaze gradually shifted toward Sigourney, she calmly produced the share transfer agreement Emma had signed the day before and explained gently.

"As you all know, due to certain personal matters, my mom is no longer able to continue managing Nichols Corporation, nor participate in its business activities as a shareholder."

Everyone present was aware of Emma's situation, so Sigourney alluded to it with tact, without going into detail.

"Therefore, she has signed an agreement transferring ...