Fifty-one.

It meant I could influence the company’s direction decisively.

It did not mean I could ignore the remaining owners, the directors’ duties, or the people who worked there.

The new board arrangements were completed through the required appointments and votes.

Compromised roles were removed.

Experienced people with no need to please the Lexington family joined the board.

I was elected chairwoman.

I had asked for nothing of Zachary’s family wealth in the divorce.