Chapter 27 Mildred's Ambition

• Mildred sat at her desk in the lavish office she had commandeered within McCloud Mansion, the morning sun casting a warm glow over the room. Her eyes flicked over the various documents spread before her—financial reports, strategic plans, and minutes from recent board meetings. Her hands, adorned with perfectly manicured nails, moved with calculated precision as she reviewed each paper.
• To the outside world, it might have appeared that Mildred was merely performing her duties as a diligent family member. In truth, every action she took was a step toward solidifying her control over McCloud Company. Her grandfather, William McCloud, had been the face of the company for decades, but his era was ending. Mildred was determined to take the reins, convinced that her leadership was the key to the company's future success.
• That afternoon, Mildred convened a meeting with several key members of the board. The room was filled with the scent of expensive leather and polished wood, a testament to the company’s longstanding legacy. Mildred’s presence was commanding as she stood at the head of the table, her eyes scanning the faces of the assembled board members.