Elena barged into her office, slamming the door shut behind her with more force than she intended. Her heels clicked furiously against the polished floor as she paced back and forth, her chest rising and falling with restrained anger. She ran a hand through her hair, her mind replaying the scene over and over again.“Karvel is always putting a wall between us,” she muttered under her breath, her voice sharp with frustration. “I know something important is going on between Morrison and him, but he refuses to tell me. He keeps too many secrets, and I’m tired of being shut out.”She paused by the window, staring at the skyline without really seeing it. Her hands curled into fists. “The Morrison I know can’t just hand Karvel a black card after everything he’s done for him not simply because he saved his child. No, this runs deeper. Much deeper. And I swear, I’ll get to the bottom of it.”As if the universe heard her vow, the door to her office suddenly swung open without warning. Elena wh

“You shouldn’t tell anyone about this story,” Elena warned, her voice trembling with restrained fury. She stepped closer to her sister, her eyes narrowing like daggers. “Don’t you dare ruin my marriage with the fake news you’re carrying around.”Liza tilted her head, unfazed, her lips curling into a mocking smile. “Fake news?” she echoed with a scoff. “You really think your husband is perfect, don’t you? That pathetic parasite doesn’t deserve the pedestal you’ve placed him on. Karvel only knows how to leech off powerful women. First he clung to you because of your background, your name, your money. Now…” She leaned forward, her voice sharp with venom. “…now he’s moving on to someone better than you. Smarter. Younger. Someone he actually wants.”The words pierced through Elena like a blade, but before she could stop herself, her anger erupted. She closed the distance in two swift steps, her hand swinging hard and landing across Liza’s cheek with a loud crack.“Don’t talk about my husba

Chapter 46Elena’s chest tightened as her eyes lingered on the message. The words pierced deeper than she expected, cutting through her composure. For a long moment, she couldn’t breathe. Her gaze shifted slowly to the scattered photos on her desk, each one a silent weapon pointed directly at her.If those images leaked to the board members, everything she had worked for could collapse overnight. She could already imagine the whispers, the questioning looks, the smug satisfaction of those waiting for her downfall. Not only would her reputation shatter, but her authority as a leader would be stripped away piece by piece.“No…” she muttered under her breath, shaking her head fiercely. “I won’t let this happen.”But even as she said it, doubt gnawed at her. The sender wasn’t bluffing—they had planned this carefully, sending the package, the photos, the perfectly timed messages. Whoever it was had studied her, knew her weaknesses, and knew exactly where to strike.Her hands trembled as sh

"What are we going to do now, Karvel? I can’t let this ruin my work," Elena said, her voice trembling with frustration as she paced around the office. Her hands were shaking slightly, and she kept glancing at the files scattered across her desk.Suddenly, the office phone rang loudly, cutting through the tension in the room. Elena rushed over and picked it up right away."What happened?" she asked sharply.On the other end, her secretary’s voice came through, a little nervous. "Ma’am, there’s an emergency board meeting scheduled in the next ten minutes."Elena froze, her eyes widening. "What! Who called this board meeting?" she demanded angrily, gripping the phone tighter."I—I don’t know yet, ma’am. But all the directors are already being informed," the secretary replied quickly.Elena ended the call with a deep sigh and dropped the receiver back on the desk. She sank into her chair, resting her forehead on her hand. Her heart was beating fast, and she whispered to herself, "This can

Sarah’s sharp laughter rang out from behind, echoing through the hallway like a mocking bell. Elena stiffened but did not turn immediately. She knew that laugh too well—it always carried spite.Sarah walked closer, her heels clicking loudly against the marble floor, each step deliberate as though she wanted the whole world to hear her arrival. She stopped right in front of Elena, folding her arms with a smug smile plastered on her face."This is very sweet," Sarah sneered, tilting her head. "Did you really think curling up to Grandma would suddenly make her love you? Dream on, my dear cousin. You’ll always be nothing more than the unwanted one in this family. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll hand the company back to Grandma before it’s too late."Elena raised an eyebrow, her lips curving into a small smile though her eyes stayed sharp. "And what exactly would you gain if I returned the company to her? Tell me, Sarah, what’s in it for you?"Sarah’s expression hardened, and she s