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Hmm.
Let’s see what choices he makes tonight.
I turn. “Yes.”
“Daxton Phillips.”
I shake his hand.
I know who he is. Daxton Phillips is the current CEO of Aurora Atelier, an up-and-coming fashion house in New York.
Yesterday, we sent out a media release announcing my resignation, so Daxton is not the first to approach me tonight.
I realize I’ve thrown my children a curveball, but I’d rather enjoy the rest of my life with them. After my wife and then more recently my friend John died, I went for a physical and my doctor told me my blood pressure was too high.
Nothing serious, but it was an early warning.
I intend to live for a long time. But I won’t do that if I am running a billion-dollar organization every day. It is not for the fainthearted.
In time, my children will run it completely.
Knox included.
Right now? I’m just not sure that day is now, and I’m not willing to work myself into the ground and not be around to watch him. To guide him.
To keep loving all of them.
“I wanted to introduce myself. I’m considering applying for your position,” Daxton says predictably.
“I know who you are, Daxton.” I nod.
He’s led the Aurora team for five years and has grown the company by twelve percent. It’s my job to know this stuff. They’re not a strong competitor, but that’s has nothing to do with his performance.
In fact, I was expecting an application from him.
“And I hope you do,” I add. “But let’s not launch into an interview here.”
“No, sir.” Daxton laughs and I like the man.
While it would make me very proud to see my son take the lead of Montgomery Enterprises, the organization needs the right person at the helm.
So we will see how the cards fall.
