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The Langston Mansion.it's been few days after Ava gave her company to Carson, and the whole family has been celebrating every since apart from her. Inside, on a velvet armchair tucked beside the fireplace, Ava sat curled into herself—knees to chest, arms wrapped around her legs like a shield.She hadn’t spoken much in days.She hadn’t eaten properly either.Her hair was a little messier than usual, her skin pale, her eyes red and swollen. The fight in her—the spark that once made boardrooms fall silent—was dim now. Langtech was gone. Stripped from her. And with it, something inside her had shattered.Across the room, Adam leaned silently against the wall, a warm cup of tea in hand. He hadn't left her side since that day. No meetings. No outings. Nothing. Just quiet support. A shadow to her grief.He took a slow sip of the tea, watching her with a heaviness in his eyes.It’s been days, he thought. And she still hasn’t come back to herself.The silence was unbearable, yet he dared not
Chapter 267
“I refuse to hand over my company!” Ava’s voice rang through the grand Langston mansion like a thunderclap.The room fell silent for a moment, the tension stretching like a drawn bowstring. Christie’s gaze turned cold, her eyes narrowing as she slowly raised her hand and pointed at Ava, trembling with indignation."How dare you!"Ava however spoke back pointing back at her. “You have no right to speak to me that way,” she said, voice laced with venom. “You're not even a real Langston by blood.”Christie stabbed her finger toward herself. “I married into this family, bore its name, defended its legacy, and I’ll be laid to rest in the Langston ancestral hall. What about you, Ava?”Christie’s voice climbed with each word, her fury palpable. “You're a woman. One day you'll marry, take another man’s name, and birth children who don't even belong to this family. You think you can lead us?”“I don’t care what you say!” Ava shouted, stepping forward, fire burning in her eyes. “Langtech was my
Chapter 266
The once-celebratory atmosphere at the Langston Mansion had turned ice-cold.Christie stood in the middle of the grand hall, her face twisted with rage, the contract trembling in her grip.“Langtech is listed as a partner… and Langston Heights… is just a processing plant?” she hissed, her voice rising with each word.Then—smack!She hurled the document onto the marble floor. Pages scattered like fallen leaves.“WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!?” she roared. “Who dares make a fool out of me!?”Carson, pale-faced and stunned, stumbled forward, flipping through the pages again in disbelief.“F-Fuck…” he muttered, panic flooding his expression. “I was tricked! Someone… someone pulled a fast one on me!”From the corner, Ava’s head snapped up.Eyes wide, she rushed over and dropped to one knee beside the scattered papers. Her hands trembled as she snatched up the file, scanning it with frantic eyes.“What…?” she gasped. “Langtech is the main partner?”She checked again—confirmed.A cry of elation bur
Chapter 265
Langston Mansion was filled with laughter and clinking glasses.The grand hall, adorned with crystal chandeliers and gold-plated accents, buzzed with celebration. Carson stood at the center, basking in attention like a sun soaking in praise.“Wow! Congratulations, Carson!”“You really pulled it off!”“He’s incredible. The Dragon Group deal? That’s legendary!”"You've won the tender… that means Langtech will officially be yours now!" Christie beamed, her voice almost trembling with pride as she gently took the sleek contract file from Carson’s hands.“Haha, Grandma! Here it is—see for yourself.” Carson puffed out his chest, his voice loud and proud, like a knight returning from battle. He handed her the document with a flourish, soaking in the applause.Christie, draped in her finest emerald silk gown, looked up at him with teary eyes. “Yes, yes… I’m so proud of you. As expected of my amazing grandson. Our Langston Family Group finally has someone worthy of carrying our name into the f
Chapter 264
Ava stood there, speechless, her knuckles white against her portfolio. The silence seemed oppressive, a physical pressure closing in on her from all directions.Suddenly, Carson interrupted with a dramatic sigh. “Exactly! Run along now, Ava… and stop making a fool of yourself in front of everyone.”He crossed his arms smugly and nodded toward the door. “Your little show is over.”Ava pressed her lips together, trying not to let her embarrassment show. She turned on her heels without a word and walked away briskly, ignoring the piercing gazes and the sneers from the few people who remained.As soon as Ava was gone, Secretary Chen addressed Carson in a voice dripping with confidence. “This way, Mr. Carson.”She turned gracefully and walked toward a small table near the back of the hall. The table was set with two leather-upholstered seats — intimate, private, meant just for the two of them.Carson followed close behind, nearly tripping over himself in his rush. His pulse was already rac
Chapter 263
Carson crossed his arms smugly. “See, Ava… I told you. Langtech was barely qualified to make a bid after that 10 million investment we scraped together. Did you really think you could compete in a battle of scale and resources?”He let out a short, icy laugh. “Or do you think you can use your body again… now that the Dragon Group has a new chairman?”Ava tightened her grip on her portfolio, knuckles turning white beneath her neatly polished nails. “Watch your mouth, Carson.”She was about to say more when a clear voice cut through their rivalry.“Hello everyone.”It was Secretary Chen. She walked up to the stage gracefully, exuding confidence in a tailored black suit.“I’m Chen Priscilla, secretary to the chairman of the Dragon Group.”Carson fell silent immediately. His jaw nearly fell to the floor as he whispered under his breath, “What the heck… the new chairman has such a beautiful woman as his secretary? He really knows how to enjoy life.”A few men nodded in agreement; some whis
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