Everyone was stunned into silence as Mr. Gerald’s statement hung in the air like a dark cloud. They all knew him—ruthless, calculating, a man who never agreed to anything unless there was something in it for him. His demand sent shockwaves through the room, leaving the shareholders exchanging uneasy glances, uncertain of what to expect next.“I will only agree to meet here tomorrow if I receive a written statement from Amelia, declaring that she will end her relationship with Richard and accept my proposal,” Mr. Gerald announced, his voice laced with smug certainty.A heavy silence followed. Amelia felt her stomach drop, and Richard’s face darkened with barely contained anger. They had expected challenges, but this? This was something else entirely.Richard and Amelia exchanged bewildered glances, struggling to grasp the depths of Mr. Gerald’s desperation. Amelia could feel the weight of a hundred eyes on her, watching, waiting. It was suffocating. She knew the kind of man Mr. Gerald w

The doors swung open with force, capturing everyone’s attention. A heavy silence fell over the room as all eyes turned toward the entrance.Richard stood there.Amelia’s heart nearly leaped out of her chest. Relief flooded through her veins as she locked eyes with him. He had come. But had he succeeded?“Were you able to get an investor for my company?” Amelia asked anxiously, her voice trembling slightly.Richard’s gaze flickered toward the document on the table—the one Amelia had been moments away from signing. His jaw tightened. She had almost given in. Almost let Gerald win. It stung more than he expected, but now wasn’t the time to dwell on it. Instead, he pushed aside his frustration, keeping his emotions in check. There were more pressing matters at hand.The shareholders, who had been reveling in Amelia’s inevitable surrender, were now caught off guard. Murmurs of disbelief echoed through the room.Mr. Dustin scoffed, breaking the tense silence. “Have you come again to waste ou

Mr. Fabian Luther hesitated for a moment before dialing the financial manager’s number. The room remained deathly silent, every eye fixed on him as they waited for confirmation of the transfer.Richard watched closely, his instincts telling him something was off. He had seen confidence in Mr. Fabian earlier, yet now there was a flicker of uncertainty in his demeanor.When Mr. Fabian ended the call, his expression was grim.A sinking feeling spread through Richard’s chest. Something was wrong.The tension in the room thickened.Mr. Jasper, who had been itching to tear into Richard, seized the opportunity instantly. “Can you see what I just said? This man is NOT the manager of the Morgan Empire! If he really held such a position, why would it take him so long to make a simple transfer?”Murmurs of agreement spread among the shareholders.Every skeptical stare was now laced with scorn and disdain, burning into both Richard and Mr. Fabian. The once hesitant shareholders, who had been force

Richard's breath caught in his throat as Mr. James’s arrival sank in. For a moment, he had thought everything was lost—Amelia, the company, his credibility—but now, hope burned fiercely in his chest. He turned to Amelia, watching her carefully as realization dawned in her eyes. She had been seconds away from signing that document, but now, she knew the truth.She had doubted him, nearly given up on him, and it stung. But Richard didn’t have time to dwell on that now.Mr. James adjusted his cufflinks, his expression unreadable as he turned to Richard. “Should I still make the transfer to the company's account?” he asked, his voice level.The room held its collective breath.For a man of Mr. James’s influence to even consult Richard on such a decision meant one thing—Richard was no ordinary man.Richard, who had spent the past few hours feeling powerless, suddenly felt the weight of control shift in his favor. He exhaled slowly, steadying himself before he nodded. “Yes, go ahead,” he sai

Richard’s response to Amelia was smooth, convincing—exactly what he had planned.For a moment, Amelia had suspected that Richard was more than he appeared to be. The way Mr. James and Mr. Fabian treated him with such respect made her question everything she thought she knew about him.Was he really just an ordinary man?But after hearing his explanation, her suspicions faded. His story made sense. He was just a regular guy who happened to have helped a powerful man at the right time. Nothing more, nothing less.And that was exactly what Richard wanted her to believe.“Alright,” Amelia said, nodding. “Thanks for helping me out today. And… I’m really sorry for doubting you earlier.”Richard smiled. “It’s no problem. You’re my girlfriend. It’s only right that I help you whenever I can.”His words sent a wave of warmth through Amelia’s chest. She gave him a small, grateful smile before Richard bid her farewell.They parted ways, each lost in their own thoughts.As Richard drove home, he no