Together, Lyndon, Barnes, and Sheldon set off for the company headquarters.

That day, they were scheduled for a critical executive meeting about the property recently purchased under Cade's direction.

It was the first time Lyndon had formally brought Sheldon to the office, and the sight stunned everyone in the boardroom.

Among those present were Ellis and his father.

Ellis' temper flared at the sight of Lyndon, unharmed and confident.

A week prior, he had secretly passed information to Alex.

He was aware that Alex had been biding his time, eager for an opportunity to exact revenge on Lyndon and his wife.

But Alex's plan had collapsed, leaving Lyndon and his wife untouched once again.

"Lyndon, this is a critical boardroom session. Why bring a child here? Is this a nursery now?" Ellis mocked, his voice dripping with scorn as their fractured relationship became glaringly obvious.

Lyndon gestured for Barnes to settle down with Sheldon next to him, casting a sharp, icy look at Ellis.

"You are aware this is a serious meeting, huh? If someone as incompetent as you can show up here, why shouldn't the company's future leader be present?"

He had labeled Ellis incompetent— and declared Sheldon the future Leader.

Ellis' expression darkened with fury. "Lyndon..."

"Everyone," Lyndon pressed forward, addressing the room with authority, "Cade and Ellis' careless decision has inflicted severe financial damage on this company. I move that the board immediately strip them of their roles."

Lyndon spoke decisively, refusing to be drawn into petty bickering.

"Agreed."

"Seconded." Several directors aligned with Lyndon nodded in support.

Even those who had once backed Cade and Ellis faltered, recognizing that defending them now would invite criticism, given the company's staggering losses.

Cade's face twisted with anger. "It was merely a misstep. Does that justify forcing us out?"

"Precisely! Lyndon, don't let this become a personal grudge," Ellis interjected, his tone bitter.

Lyndon's demeanor remained cold, unflinching.

He sneered, "Uncle Cade, if you're so eager to stay, you could personally cover the company's losses. I'm confident the board would entertain granting you another opportunity."

What? Cover the losses?

The company had bled billions. Demanding they pay that sum was like asking them to sacrifice everything they had.

It was obvious Lyndon was intentionally backing them into a corner.

Cade's glare burned with rage, as though he wanted to tear Lyndon to pieces.