did not love people.
He positioned them.
Me included.
“Why did you support my becoming CEO?” I asked.
He stayed silent.
Martin Hale answered.
“Because he recommended you.”
I turned toward him.
“Three months ago, Shiaoza privately encouraged several directors to consider you. He said the company needed ‘clean operational leadership’ before the next audit cycle.”
The truth settled over me.
He had not supported my career.
He had placed me on the tracks before the train arrived.
Once the fraud surfaced with me as CEO, my name would appear
