Chapter 9

Dylan's POV

I sat at the dining table, seething with anger. My grandfather had just promoted Charlotte, of all people, to be the new COO of the company. How could he do this to me? After all I've done for him, all the years of hard work I've put in, he was just going to throw it all away by giving the promotion to her. I couldn't believe it. I felt betrayed, angry, and hurt.

Without thinking, I stood up and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind me.

"Dylan, come back here, I won't have you walk out on me !" I heard my grandfather call after me.

I stormed up to my room, slamming the door behind me.

I was fuming, and I needed to vent. I picked up my phone and dialed Eleanor's number. She answered on the second ring. "Hey babe, what's wrong?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.

"You won't believe what just happened," I said, my voice shaking. "My grandfather just promoted Charlotte to be the new COO."

Eleanor was silent for a moment. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I thou