Even though most people weren’t fans of Zion and Cindy, they were still part of the company. When an outsider started causing trouble, the instinct was to close ranks and protect their own. "Hey, you should leave while you can." Tammy quietly slipped over to Arthur and whispered a warning. She didn’t think he was a bad person, but their chairman, Stanley, was right there. If Arthur kept running his mouth, he was asking for trouble. Stanley wasn’t exactly known for being lenient. Stanley’s face darkened. "Zion, what’s this? You planning to overthrow the company or something?" Zion and Cindy were completely caught off guard. This kid had just talked down to them right in front of the chairman, and yet instead of putting him in his place, Stanley was calling them out? Stanley took a step forward, his tone serious as he addressed the entire office. "As of today, Mr. Gray is the new chairman of this company. He has acquired one hundred percent ownership, and all the necessary paperwork has been completed. From now on, the company will be known as Cloudia Corporation—a name that represents soaring to new heights." His words rang with confidence. There was no mistaking the ambition behind them. The moment Stanley finished speaking, the entire office fell silent. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared at Arthur and Stanley, their faces filled with disbelief. Wait… what did he just say?Did their chairman really just announce that the company had been bought… by a high schooler? A sixteen-year-old kid? Their new boss? That makes no sense! Wasn’t this the same guy who got kicked out of the chairman’s office yesterday? How did he go from being thrown out to sitting at the top? We must have heard that wrong! Zion’s voice shook as he stammered, "M-Mr. Young… can you repeat that?" Stanley’s expression darkened. "Did I not make myself clear? Or are you just hard of hearing? Listen carefully—I am no longer the chairman. From this moment forward, the only chairman of this company is Mr. Gray. I will remain here as his assistant to help manage operations." Stanley glanced around at the company he had poured his blood, sweat, and tears into. Thinking about the road ahead, he couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of pride. "I have no doubt that under Mr. Gray’s leadership, this company will rise to a whole new level in the near future!"Everyone was frozen in shock. Even Tammy, usually the most upbeat person in the office, was completely speechless. Just minutes ago, she had been worried Arthur was about to get himself in serious trouble… and now, out of nowhere, he was their chairman? Zion and Cindy could feel their legs starting to shake. Still clinging to hope, Cindy hesitantly asked, "M-Mr. Young… did he really buy the company?" Stanley’s frown deepened. "How many times do I have to say it? I am not the chairman anymore. The new chairman of Cloudia Corporation is Mr. Gray, and I am now working as his assistant. And just so we’re clear—he didn’t just acquire part of the company. He owns it outright. This entire business belongs to him now, and he has full control over who stays and who leaves." This time, there was no room for confusion. Everyone finally got it. Zion and Cindy swallowed hard as they looked up at Arthur. His sharp, icy expression made their stomachs drop. But they weren’t rookies in the corporate world. In an instant, they switched gears and put on their most flattering smiles. Zion rushed to say, "Oh—wait, no, I mean, Mr. Gray! This was all just a misunderstanding. We were just messing around earlier. You didn’t actually take us seriously, did you?" "Exactly, Mr. Gray!" Cindy shoved her way closer. "Let’s start over. I’m Cindy, one of the company’s department supervisors. I’m really good at my job, and I’d love the chance to show you what I can do." She smiled and extended her right hand toward Arthur. Arthur glanced at her but made no move to shake her hand. Cindy froze, standing there with her hand out, unsure whether to pull it back or keep pretending nothing was wrong. The second Zion saw Cindy trying to push ahead of him, his temper flared. He shoved her aside and wedged himself in front of Arthur, putting on his most eager smile. "Mr. Gray, I’m Zion, the company’s manager. I’m looking forward to working with you." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand toward Arthur. The employees watching couldn’t help but roll their eyes. Wow. Weren’t these two just mocking him a minute ago? Now that they knew he was the chairman, they were sucking up like their lives depended on it. Their ability to switch faces was faster than flipping through a book. But the new chairman was just a sixteen-year-old high school kid. Would he actually see through their act?A quiet tension spread through the office as people started worrying about their own positions. Arthur didn’t even spare Zion a glance. He turned to Stanley and said flatly, "Stanley, I don’t want to see them here again." Then, without another word, Arthur headed straight for the chairman’s office.