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Chapter 10 - Derek Wanted Rafael’s Position More Than He Admitted
Derek’s motive was simpler.
He wanted power.
For years, he had resented reporting to his younger cousin.
Rafael was more experienced.
More respected by lenders.
Better with employees.
Derek interpreted every difference as favoritism from the previous generation.
Lucille fed that resentment.
She told him:
“You should have been chair.”
Technically, that was never true.
The board chose Rafael.
Even Lucille voted for him at the time.
But history changes easily inside families that repeat the same grievance long enough.
Derek began believing Rafael stole something from him.
So when Lucille proposed forcing a leadership review, he embraced it.
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Emmett became collateral in an adult competition he did not understand.
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