Chapter 311: Nathaniel Replaced
It was eleven in the morning, and the grand conference hall of Orion Corporation was filled with Rainsworth family members, shareholders, senior executives, and journalists from major media outlets. Everyone was on edge, awaiting the announcement of the Rainsworth family's new leader and Orion Corporation's future direction. The shareholders' meeting buzzed with anticipation; Neil, Adrian, his wife, and numerous other relatives were present, each vying for advantage. The Rainsworth family boasted ambitious young talent, but none could match Nathaniel's capabilities. With Nathaniel seemingly absent, the competition was fierce, and tension palpable.
The meeting commenced amidst murmurs and debates, but Elena's absence was conspicuous. Many assumed she avoided the meeting, embarrassed by her son's expected dismissal. They were mistaken. Ten minutes in, the main door burst open, revealing Elena, radiating confidence, followed by a figure that sent shockwaves through the room—Nathaniel.
Dressed in a finely tailored dark Armani suit, Nathaniel projected the powerful CEO he had always been. His impeccably pressed trousers and six-foot-two frame commanded attention; his presence alone instilled unease, particularly in a visibly shaken Adrian and Miranda. They hadn't expected Nathaniel's appearance, especially not looking unchanged.
Nathaniel stepped forward, his expression unreadable, and declared, "Meeting adjourned." Silence fell. No one dared challenge him. The anticipated turning point for the company was abruptly halted. One by one, the ambitious Rainsworth family members quietly withdrew, their aspirations subdued by Nathaniel's unexpected return.
Meanwhile, the reporters covering the event were ecstatic. Their reports excitedly proclaimed, "Nathaniel attended the shareholders' meeting, and his eyes showed no signs of impairment!" "The Orion Corporation shareholder meeting was abruptly halted." The news spread rapidly, sparking online comments praising his CEO status, his handsomeness, and even expressing infatuation. One commenter admitted to having been swayed by appearances, forgetting Nathaniel's supposed impairment.
Back home, Cecilia saw the news, her pupils contracting sharply. Nathaniel? How could this be? She glanced at Nathaniel, engrossed in learning Braille, oblivious to the television broadcast. The truth struck her—this wasn't Nathaniel; it was Nicholas, his twin brother. Over a decade since she last saw Nicholas, she now distinguished between the two—indistinguishable otherwise.
Cecilia's heart pounded; she longed to confront Nathaniel for an explanation. A phone call from Vivian interrupted her.
"Didn't you say Nathaniel was blind? He's living with you? Then who's that on television?"
"It's Nicholas, his twin brother," Cecilia replied, her voice trembling.
"What? He has a twin brother?" Vivian exclaimed, nearly dropping the phone.
"Yes."
"What about Nathaniel? Let me see him quickly," Vivian insisted.
Cecilia sent Vivian a picture of Nathaniel. Seeing his handsome profile, Vivian was incredulous.
"So the Rainsworth family had him replaced?" Vivian asked.
"Yeah."
"Why do I suddenly feel so sorry for him?" Vivian murmured.