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As Linda and the secretary left the office, the atmosphere shifted. The fear and respect Catherine inspired in her subordinates was palpable. It was a far cry from the nervousness she had seen in those around her just a moment ago. The quiet authority she exuded, as well as her decisive action in punishing Linda and tackling the financial irregularities, painted a clear picture: Catherine was not someone to be underestimated.
Alone in the office, Catherine leaned back in her chair, her mind already racing through the tasks ahead. She had just made a powerful move, and now she would ensure that no one else would dare challenge her leadership. The Swann Corporation was hers to command, and if anyone doubted her abilities, they would soon learn the price of underestimating her.
Leonel, who had been silently observing the whole exchange, finally spoke, his voice filled with a mixture of admiration and caution. “You handled that well. Linda won’t be trying to undermine you again, but you should know… your actions won’t go unnoticed. The rest of the company will be watching closely.”
Catherine gave him a sharp glance. “Let them watch. I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to run this company.” Her tone was firm, resolute. She wasn’t just playing a part in this corporate world; she was shaping it, and anyone who couldn’t see that would soon be left behind.
Leonel nodded, understanding the weight of her words. “Of course. And as your lawyer, I’ll make sure that the paperwork for the finance manager’s dismissal is handled swiftly. We can’t afford any delays.”
“Good,” Catherine replied, her eyes cold but focused. “Let’s move on to the next issue. Johnathan won’t stop with just this. We need to keep an eye on him. He’s testing his limits, and if he thinks I’ll let him get away with it, he’s wrong.”
Leonel didn’t argue. He had seen the power in Catherine’s calmness. She wasn’t a hot-headed leader; her actions were calculated, her moves deliberate. But behind that composure was a mind that knew exactly how to take down her adversaries.
The day ahead was filled with more meetings, more decisions to be made, and more challenges to face. But Catherine was undeterred. She was playing the long game, and the first few moves had already made it clear that she was more than capable of taking control of her family’s empire.
As she signed off on the next set of documents, her thoughts turned briefly to the ongoing exams. It had all been a distraction, but now that it was over, she could turn her full attention to what really mattered: securing her place in the world she was born into, but shaping it in her own image.
The Swann Corporation was no longer just Vicente’s legacy. It was Catherine’s future. And anyone who thought they could stand in her way would quickly find out that they were playing a game they didn’t fully understand.