Beneath the scandal

accountant. Tony, her driver, quickly opened the car for her and rushed to the driver's seat to begin their day. Madison scheduled Irene's activities for the rest of the Monday morning on her com

, we should be celebrating 10% sales rise last month but it was not the case. Our publicity ratio dropped last month and we lost 2% of our customers to other competitors". The board members nodded in satisfaction and took notes of Irene's detailed explanation. Irene stated new ways to boost the company's sales rise and gave clear explanations to all their questions. One question took Irene off balance. "Miss, when do you intend to take over from your father? Rumor has it that his health is deteriorating" . The board members turned to the woman at the right who had asked a sensitive question at this point. Irene's heart skipped and her legs went weak. She immediately straightened up her head and smiled weakly. "That will be announced by the CEO as soon as he…" Madison walked up to Irene interrupting her. "It's a call from the hospital. Dad was rushed there by the butler this morning" Madison informed her. Irene's face changed in seconds. Her dad had just been discharged from the hospital last month and was placed on bedrest. Now, he has been rushed back in an emergency. The board members looked at each other surprised with Irene's and Madison's action. "We have come to the end of this meeting. Thank you all for your audience and participation" Irene announced, faking a smile. Irene exchanged pleasantries with some of the board members, faking a smile every time they approached her. Madison cleared Irene's schedule for the day and helped her move her documents to the office before heading to the last floor. Irene collected the car key from Tony and got into the driver's seat. Madison rushed after her and sat be