"Now that's more like my daughter," Monique said, studying their reflection. "That's how the woman who'll one day run the company should carry herself." She looked Carolyn over, pleased. Her daughter looked polished and stunning. Today was the Lewis Group shareholders' meeting—the day Carolyn would be introduced to the company's leadership. Monique had finally talked Scott into it. With Carolyn done with show business, it was time she made her mark in the real world. As Scott's daughter, was a senior role really too much to ask? If he refused, she'd make sure he'd regret it. "Mom, I'll make sure everyone at Lewis Group remembers me today," Carolyn said, confidence shining in her reflection. "The car will be here any minute. Scott's already waiting downstairs. Go show them what you're made of.""Okay." When Carolyn came downstairs, Scott was already waiting in the living room. The company car had arrived. He gave her outfit a quick glance but said nothing, simply calling out flatly, "Let's go." Monique squeezed Carolyn's hand and gave her an encouraging look. Carolyn understood and followed Scott out. Watching them leave, Monique picked up her phone and sent a quick text. A reply came almost immediately. Reading it, a slow, satisfied smile spread across her lips. She stood up, called for her own car, and left. ***** At Lewis Group headquarters... Carolyn walked beside Scott, entering the building under the watchful eyes of the staff—all heads turned subtly as they passed. The receptionists stood up at once, their hands folded neatly in front of them. Carolyn gave them a cold, sweeping glance. "Dad, can I say a few words at the board meeting?" She had a look of eager expectation on her face. "We'll see," Scott replied vaguely. According to Monique's plan, today's meeting would cover last quarter's performance report, and he'd introduce Carolyn to everyone. He intended to give her a senior position and bring her into management. The truth was, Lewis Group had reported losses last quarter, and revenue had been declining for several consecutive quarters. The shareholders were bound to complain again. Seeing Scott arrive, his secretary quickly opened the conference room door. "Mr. Lewis, please..." Scott felt a pang of guilt. The company's recent performance was bad. He was tired—always handling business and those tough shareholders. When the door opened, Scott led Carolyn inside. Facing the room full of shareholders, his expression shifted to one of firm authority.The shareholders and senior executives all turned to look. Spotting Carolyn behind him, one of the shareholders immediately went on the attack, his voice carrying across the quiet room. "Mr. Lewis, you're finally here. We were starting to think you were ducking us. The recent numbers? Total letdown." The words sounded light, but the meaning was sharp as a knife. Scott took his seat at the head of the table, the leather chair creaking softly under him. He offered a thin smile, his gaze sweeping across the room with quiet but unshakable authority. "I might be getting older, sure. But as long as I remain chairman, I'm still the one calling the shots at Lewis Group." The room fell silent, every eye fixed on him, waiting for what came next. "Our development has hit some obstacles recently, and growth has slowed. But we need to work together. After all, we're all here for the good of Lewis Group, right?" Scott said, then glanced at Carolyn beside him. "Today, I want to introduce someone. This is Carolyn, my daughter. I've brought her here because she'll be taking on—" "Sorry to interrupt." A lazy, mocking voice came from the doorway. Zachary stood there leaning against the frame. "The largest shareholder hasn't arrived yet. How can you possibly start without her?" Everyone turned, confused. Zachary scanned the room, then clicked his tongue. "Mr. Lewis, you kept the changes in equity structure quiet? All these executives and shareholders are still in the dark." All eyes turned toward Scott. Murmurs spread through the room. What did that even mean? Scott's face darkened the moment he saw Zachary. If this lawyer was here... did that mean Chloe was coming too? Before he could speak, Chloe walked in. She wore a sharp, elegant business suit. Her long hair was loosely pinned up, making her look both efficient and cool. The contrast was striking—next to her, Carolyn's designer-heavy outfit made her look like she was trying way too hard. This was a shareholders' meeting, a serious formal occasion—yet Carolyn stood out in all the wrong ways. Carolyn instinctively moved closer to Scott. He was her only protection right now. Why did that bitch Chloe always show up at the worst possible moments? Chloe glanced around the room, then walked straight to the only empty chair beside Scott—the seat that had been prepared for Carolyn—and sat down. She leaned back comfortably as if she owned the place, giving the shareholders a casual look. "Mr. Lewis, aren't you going to introduce me to everyone?"