Chapter 44 - the woman who challenged claire
Not everyone agreed with Claire's philosophy.
A young board member named Rebecca Shaw challenged her during a meeting.
"You still have too much influence."
Claire looked at her.
"Explain."
"People trust you because you're Claire Sterling."
"That's not a crime."
"No."
Rebecca paused.
"But it can become a problem."
The room became silent.
Claire could have defended herself.
Instead, she asked,
"What do you propose?"
"Term limits for founders."
Several people looked shocked.
Claire smiled.
"How long?"
"Three years."
"Approved."
Maya looked at Claire.
"You're serious?"
"Yes."
Rebecca blinked.
"You'd really give up that authority?"
Claire nodded.
"If the organization is good enough, it shouldn't need my name forever."
Rebecca sat back.
For the first time, she understood why Claire had built something so difficult to control.
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Claire wasn't trying to create another empire.
She was trying to create something that could outlive her.
