“The board is waiting in the conference room, Daniel,” Ethan said.

“They are ready to vote on the new corporate structure.”

My father nodded and stood up, walking to the window.

He looked out over the city of Columbus, his hands clasped behind his back.

“The old Whitaker Construction is gone,” he said.

“We are going to focus on affordable housing developments and community projects now.”

“No more luxury high-rises built on high interest rates and cheap labor.”

“I want this company to represent what we actually stand for.”

Ethan smiled, nodding his head in agreement.

“The board will approve it,” Ethan said.

“They are just glad to have you back at the helm.”

“Actually,” my father said, turning around to face us.

“I am not staying as active CEO.”

Ethan looked surprised, his eyebrows rising.

“What do you mean?” Ethan asked.

“I am appointing you as Chief Executive Officer, Ethan,” my father said.

“You stood by this company when it was falling apart, and you kept it running.”

“I will remain as Chairman of the Board, but I want to spend my time working on the ground.”