Mahlon had a busy day ahead of him, as the board of directors summoned him to a meeting to discuss the rumors circulating about him.

They recommended that the rumors be put to rest because they have a significant impact on the company and, in particular, the stock price.

Mahlon kept staring at them while discussing the company's name and his behavior.

He was surprised to see Matthew on the board of directors and to see him defend him; he knows that if they find out about his son's relationship with Anastasia, it will be a problem he won't be able to solve.

As he looks at Matthew, he sees...