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An emergency board meeting revealed the inevitable: leadership sought to remove the protagonist. As they gathered to discuss the company’s future, the protagonist anticipated eviction from their role. The board, led by Jenkins, hinted at installing a new interim CEO—a man with experience in crisis management—highlighting the systemic sexism they justified as necessary.
When asked about this, the protagonist wondered bitterly—of course, the solution was a traditional male outsider. They resigned, leaving the company’s leadership in the hands of others, stepping down amidst a swirl of betrayal and disillusionment.