Chapter 131

Everyone was holding their breath, waiting for what's next—this had to be what the old lady really wanted to get to. “Nathan is back, and I’m letting you all know now—he’ll be taking over as Vice President of the Harrington Group.” That bomb dropped hard. The room fell into shocked silence, everyone’s face showing disbelief. Even Andrew and Linda looked stunned. Clearly, they hadn’t seen this coming either. Nathan had just come back and was already landing such a big role? Linda had spent years fighting her way through the Harrington Group—never mind CEO, even the VP spot was something she’d worked herself to the bone for. She’d tried every trick in the book, even dropping hints to Eleanor herself. The old lady just pretended not to notice. And now—just like that—the position landed right in Nathan’s lap. For their family, this was one huge surprise, no doubt about it. Andrew looked like he was trying to keep it cool, but that smile creeping onto his face totally gave him away. Lewis a