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Victoria and Jonathan watched while the Griffins got into their car and drove off from the restaurant. The moment the Griffins were gone, the smiles on the two representatives for ABC Holdings vanished.Jonathan rose from his seat, tucking the folder under his arm, and together they crossed to the next private dining room.Bruce sat alone inside, stirring a glass of wine in his hand. He didn't turn when they entered; instead, he straightened up.Jonathan and Victoria approached the table together and bowed respectfully before him. "Chairman," Jonathan murmured. "It is done. Marcus signed the contract."Bruce's lips curved gently. He slowly sipped the wine, savoring its taste, then set the glass down."Sit," he requested. "Tell me everything."Jonathan and Victoria sat down in the chairs opposite him. "Marcus Griffin signed without asking a single question about the clause of the contract," Jonathan said as he placed the signed contract on the table between them. Victoria nodded. "
A desperate mistake
Outside The Black Orchid, Bruce pulled his gray sedan up to the valet stand. A young valet in a crisp uniform approached with a frown on his face as he accessed the car with one glance. Unlike the luxurious cars he was used to parking, Bruce sedan was a modest 2018 Toyota Camry with a small dent on the passenger door. Not the type of car that graces this establishment."This?" the valet asked, gesturing at the Camry with disgust. "This is your car?""Yup," Bruce stepped out, tossing the keys toward the valet. "Please treat her with care."The valet made no move to catch them. Instead, he let the keys clatter on the pavement.The valet crossed his arms. "Just who do you think you are, pal? This is The Black Orchid. We don't park junk here."Bruce regarded him calmly. "I'm here on business.""Business?" The valet laughed. "In that? Look, buddy, this restaurant is for elites and businessmen. Not commoners like you who probably can't afford a glass of water inside."Bruce bent down, pic
Countersued
The room fell completely silent as every board member looked at Caro in confusion.Marcus moved around the table, his expression clouded with fear. "Caro. Tell me what just happened. Now!"Caro looked up at her father, her eyes glassy, her lips trembling."The law firm," she whispered. "They were bought out. They withdrew from my case."Marcus blinked in surprise. "Bought out? By whom?"Caro swallowed hard. "ABC Holdings. They're the same company that bought the television studio I was suing."Marcus's face lost all its color. "What?""And now," Caro said, her voice cracking, "they're countersuing me for $100 million."Marcus looked at her as if he had lost his mind. For a long, terrible moment, he didn't move, or speak, or even breathe.Suddenly, his legs gave out, and he sank into the nearest chair, his face as pale as ash.Marcus looked up at his daughter, and for the first time in his life, there was real fear in his eyes."How?" he whispered. "How did this happen? Bruce doesn't h
Reverse Card
The scandal didn’t die down. Instead, it only got worse. The Internet wouldn't stop talking about it. Every news channel covered the scandal nonstop, treating it as if it were the only story worth airing.The very next morning, Caro Griffin took action publicly. Through her lawyers, she filed a lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages for defamation. The lawsuit named two defendants: Bruce Griffin and the television studio behind Celebrity Spotlight.Her lawyers claimed Bruce had deliberately lied on national television to destroy her reputation. They also accused the studio of allowing the accusations to air without stopping the segment.News outlets quickly picked up the story: “CARO GRIFFIN FILES $100M DEFAMATION LAWSUIT.”However, just as Bruce had predicted, Griffin Enterprises was sinking. Within a span of three days, the company’s stock price fell by 53%. Investors began to sell their shares, while business partners stopped answering calls. Even several deals were quietly te
Lawsuit
Bruce leaned against the wrought iron railing of his small balcony, the cool night air brushing against his face. Beneath him, the city glittered with millions of lights as ordinary people walked along the sidewalks and drove on the roads.He held his phone in his hand, playing the interview clip. The internet had exploded. Within minutes after the broadcast ended, the clip had already been viewed millions of times. Social media platforms were drowning in reactions. News channels ran non-stop coverage of Caro's infidelity with her ex-husband. Bruce allowed himself a small smile as he read through hundreds of thousands of comments. People who had admired Caro just hours ago were now expressing their disappointment.Just then, his phone rang. Oswald's name appeared on the screen.Bruce answered and brought the phone to his ear. "Oswald.""Master Bruce. I just finished watching the broadcast. What an incredible performance."Bruce chuckled quietly. "You enjoyed it?""I enjoyed it imm
Cheating Scandal
Caro stormed across the parking lot toward her car like a bat out of hell. Scarlett hurried behind her, gripping her purse tightly, her face filled with shame and anger.Both women climbed inside the car. The moment the door shut, Scarlett exploded.“What the hell was that?!” she shouted, her voice filling the entire car.Caro turned toward her, equally furious. “How should I know?!” she snapped. “We were set up!”"Set up?" Scarlett threw her hands in the air. "Why the hell would they set us up?"Caro's eyes burned with rage. "How should I know? The moment Bruce brought up Willis, Derek refused to cut to commercials! He went off script and gave Bruce liberty to spill the beans."Scarlett eyes burned with anger. “Why didn’t you tell me you were having an affair with Willis Stone while you were married to Bruce?!”Caro looked away in frustration. “I didn’t think it was important!”Scarlett leaned forward, her voice rising. "Not important? You didn't think to mention your affair with Wil
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