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Everyone's face turned deadly pale. Seeing this, Jacob had difficulty suppressing his snicker. He realized people enjoyed acting righteous when their own interests weren't involved. However, when the matter had something to do with them, their selfish side would come to the forefront.

In silence, he regarded everyone. Jonathan snorted angrily, evidently dissatisfied with the outcome. Everyone seemed to be sharing his view.

Jacob continued to remain a silent spectator. After all, the matter had been settled. No matter what the directors said, a change wasn't possible. Nobody had any choice. They could only breed resentment in their hearts.

Jacob was also compelled to act this way. His duty was to watch them admit defeat. From the moment he owned the president's title, it was known to him that he and the directors belonged to two separate groups.

They had each other for support. But Jacob was a one-man army, always having to fend for himself. On the very first day, both the groups had trodden a completely opposite direction. Their goals were different and so were their choices.

Standing on the high ground meant he was compelled to be his own boss. This was quite a lonely position.

Such depressing thoughts swirled through Jacob's mind. His cool gaze flitted from one person to another. These people had nothing against him. However, the second he assumed president's position, a relationship had been formed between them.

It was Jacob's utmost desire to have good communication with these people. But that felt like a pipe dream. He failed to have proper communication with them. As a result, these people ended up becoming his enemies. A sudden indifferent look appeared in Jacob's eyes.

Earlier, they had expressed their opinions confidently. But now, that confidence had disappeared into the thin air.

Putting on a hypocritical mask, they tried to delude themselves into thinking they were good people. Jacob's eyes regarded James. He tried to read the complicated expression on his uncle's face.

Suddenly, it struck him that his uncle had noticed the change in him.

"Jacob," he gently said after everyone had left.

Jacob raised his eyebrows and looked at his uncle. His voice contained anxiety.

to tell you, but never had the opportunity to." Now a serious look had made its

his uncle, Jacob braced himself for what was

encouragingly. Truth be told, he had some idea about what it would be. But he did a good job at hiding it. He knew his

and leaned against his chair. After he spent a few seconds collecting his thoughts, he began

to see you like this?" He

cases, once someone began to do something, it was easy for them

him. However, there was no turning back. Jacob had already dealt

James, his vulnerability quite evident in his face. James's serious expression softened a little. He let

too smart isn't a good thing. Haven't you heard that famous saying? It is said that things will develop in the opposite

hadn't reminded him of this in time, Jacob wouldn't have any idea what his

were too deep into something, they even forgot what they had set forth to do in the first place. Such was Jacob's case. James had experienced something

uncle's words, it enlightened him. If it weren't for James's reminder, Jacob would have

me. I was just thinking it would be the best way to deal with the matter. Things have gotten so bad lately,

said, nodding his

it, the more sense

with a firm resolve. In the beginning, everything would be alright. But slowly, and unknowingly, they would

have James in his life. Not everyone had people to

to watch you grow up to become a great man. But don't be