'loyal to her predecessor' vs 'attached to her predecessor'

[ramm]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 "Working Well", question 3

Although many people wanted to remain ......... to her predecessor, they soon started to respect her style of managment.

(a) trusting
(b) believing
(c) attached
(d) loyal

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 "Working Well", answer 3

Although many people wanted to remain loyal to her predecessor, they soon started to respect her style of managment.

Correct answer: (d) loyal
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I can be loyal to my predecessor and still follow her new style..cant i?
So which one is the most precise one?

attached? as i went for "attached" ;-)

ramm

[Mister Micawber]

Loyal. 'Attached' is not appropriate here; it would mean 'romantically fond'.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's