"Are you saying the board wants me to return and, at the same time, they don't want me to return?" Melanie asked slowly, her voice laced with disbelief as she stared at the man seated across from her. He gave a tired sigh.
"All I'm saying is—ABC Estates is a sinking ship. We're drifting without a captain, and right now, we need someone who understands the storm we're in and has some hope of taking us out "You can hire someone externally," she replied, folding her arms. "There are a dozen qualified candidates out there. As for me, I am already struggling. I seem to have made a habit of trusting the wrong people. I recommended Spencer for chairman... and my own assistant almost ruined my budding business... Just hire someone else okay?"
"We tried," he said, shaking his head. "No one is willing to take responsibility. Not after what Spencer did. He made sure of that." Melanie frowned. "What exactly did he do? I mean other than the scandal?"
