An Understated Dominance

Chapter 696

Inside the chairman’s office at Nicholson Corp., Dahlia stood before the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing pensively at the falling snow. The city shimmered with vibrant lights, yet she Was there alone

Her mother had returned home yesterday while she remained in Millsburg to settle pressing work commitments. On one hand, she truly had matters to attend to, but on the other, she was hiding. She didn’t know how to explain James’ death to the family. Until the real culprit was caught, Dustin remained the prime suspect.

While she was lost in her thoughts, her phone suddenly rang. She was surprised to see that it was a call from Regulus Nicholson, the Nicholson family patriarch.

“Hello, Grandpa Regulus. How can I help you?” Dahlia was quick to greet him.

“Dahlia, I heard from your grandpa that you won’t be spending New Year’s at home and will be working overtime at the office instead?” Regulus asked in concern.

“I have pressing matters to attend to at work. It’s more convenient for me to stay here.” Dahlia

smiled

to your work. But you need to balance work

your concern, Grandpa Regulus. I’ll take

tonight as there is something important I wish to discuss with

“Please go on.”

responsibilities. That is why I have decided to step down from my position and appoint you as the new head of the family,” Regulus declared, dropping a

to become the matriarch?” Dahlia was shocked and refused immediately. ” Grandpa Regulus, that won’t do!

You are entirely capable of taking on the position

plenty of talented individuals in our family who would be more suitable for the role.” Dahlia was in a dilemma. Managing Nicholson Corp. alone was already giving her a headache. Since her current standing within the family was still low, leading an entire aristocratic family would be an

family indeed has talented people, but they are not ready to lead the family. You, on the other hand, are different. You built up your own family with your own

you’ve overestimated me. Firstly, I don’t possess the family’s

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simply not qualified.” Dahlia was. feeling helpless. Even though she was ambitious and had considered fighting for the position, it was too early