Love and legacy
ter
CEO of the team, occupied her executive chair. Her notepad, alon
eight-men subsidiary oversight and managemen
report to higher-ranking officers and departments, including human resources, legal a
ways been Courtney's lifelong obsession. She had been m
g Officer, who was impeccably dressed in his trademark black sui
ndez made Courtney realize that her dream role
e Hernandez joined the team, Courtney s
ationship with the previous COO, a d
e could delve into the matter, her unlikable half-brother had abruptly arrived from Mexico to New York City, conve
herself occasionally glancing at Hernand
scussion. Did he always smile like that? Distracted by Hernandez, she
ernandez brought valuable insights and practical solut
l of men. The CEO's responsibility was to create the vision, and it was the
as a bridge between the parent company and its subsidiar
earning her the title of Staff of the Year for two consecutive ye
ty. It had happened again-she found herself dozing off for a few seconds befo
ive Vice President asked,
Courtney lied. "I
he Chief Subsidiary Officer a
hday night-perhaps. She'd been experiencing a whirlwind of emotions and strange food cravings. Frequent bathroom breaks, occasional tiredn
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Chelsea, a place that offered the privacy she couldn't find at the family mansion in New Yor
bout her recent health issues weighed heavily on her mind. She occasionally felt like
uation was entirely new for her. Perhaps it was time to reach out to Becca and
situation. Both women would likely advise her to book an appointment with a doctor. The thought of her mother brought a smile to C
r head-her father. Recently, he had been traveling in and out of the country for international business purposes and conference
s business as usual, but rather to address the recent termination and replacement of the Chief Operating Officer, as well a
d the highest voting power. Furthermore, her extended family had a seat on the board
wers directly from the CEO himself-the same man who had prepared her fr
od shifted, and a smile formed on her face. Becca would never go a
ds. Concerned and knowing that Becca wasn't one to cry easily, Courtne
y asked, her panic rising. But Be
tney raised her voice, growi
finally managed to
urtney's heart raced even
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