Chapter 43

Ethan quickly retracted his phone and placed it in his pocket just before Mr. Stratford could end his phone conversation with his secretary. 

"What did she say, dad?" Ethan pretended. 

"What else? The meeting will be held as soon as possible to announce you as the new acting CEO of your father's company…your company." 

"But I do not know anything about managing the company, dad." Ethan spoke with humility. 

"That's nothing my boy. I'll make sure you're trained and taught what to do. My secretary, Fredora, will be around you always, providing you with the necessary assistance you need."

Ethan was so grateful. He wanted to kneel in front of his father, Mr. Stratford. In fact, he attempted to but Mr. Stratford stopped him. 

Even before the arrival of Ethan Stratford, Mr. Stratford already needed a helping hand to help him run the company. He withheld for so long because he needed someone who he could fully trust to take very