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

*

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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