"I loved my cousin once. But Alexander Blackwell is no longer the man we admired.
He is no longer worthy of this legacy.
He is no longer Blackwell Investments.
I am, We are."
Desmond's words cut through the stillness of the room, echoing off the walls with a weight that seemed to settle into every corner of the space. His declaration hung in the air, oppressive and final. Each person in the room reacted differently, their faces betraying a mixture of shock, disbelief, and... something more.
