This isn't over, Carter. I'll have my lawyers review every line of this document. If there's a single flaw, a single, there isn't. Bradford's voice was ice. Ms. Hayes anticipated your objections, Mr. Webb.
She anticipated many things. He produced another envelope from his folder. She also left this instructions to be read aloud at the conclusion of the will. Bradford opened the envelope and began to read. To whoever is challenging my decisions, I built Hayes Enterprises from nothing.
I turned a failing startup into a billion-dollarar company through my own vision and determination. I earned the right to decide who leads it after I'm gone. I chose Daniel Carter because he is honest, hard-working, and loyal. I chose him because he puts his family first always. I chose him because he is exactly the kind of person I wish I had been when I was young.
Brave enough to love without conditions, strong enough to sacrifice for the people who matter. If you cannot accept my choice, you are free to resign. But you will not overturn it. I made sure of that, Victoria Hayes. The room was silent.
Marcus's face had gone from white to red to something approaching purple. This meeting is adjourned. Bradford said. Mr. Carter, if you'll stay behind, there are additional documents requiring your signature. The board members filed out slowly shooting Daniel looks that ranged from curious to hostile.
Marcus was the last to leave, pausing at the door. You don't belong here, Carter. Victoria was clearly not in her right mind when she wrote that will. I'll prove it. Try, Daniel said.
But you should know Victoria told me everything about you, about your attempts to undermine her about the vote you were organizing to have her removed as CEO. Marcus' face drained of color. She couldn't have. She kept records, detailed records, one of the many things she left me. Daniel stood and walked toward Marcus until they were inches apart.
Come after me and I'll make sure every board member, every investor, every journalist in the country knows exactly what kind of man you are. Are we clear? Marcus said nothing. He turned and walked out, slamming the door behind him. Bradford chuckled softly.
Well played, Mr. Carter. Is it true about the records? It's true. Victoria was many things, but naive wasn't one of them. She knew Marcus was a threat.
She prepared accordingly. Bradford handed Daniel a thick folder. Everything you need is in here. Financial reports, personnel files, strategic plans. Victoria wanted you to hit the ground running.
Daniel took the folder, overwhelmed by its weight. Can I do this? Can you run a billion dollar company? Probably not. Not alone.
Bradford smiled. But Victoria didn't expect you to do it alone. She expected you to learn to grow to surround yourself with good people. She believed in your potential, Mr. Carter. Don't make her wrong.