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Chapter 270: Trying Everything
"After Valentina Enzogrande pulled her partnership, others are now following. The company is bleeding." Ethan leaned forward, his voice low and intense. "But what if a new partner emerged? One with deep pockets and no connection to the current chaos?"Ahmad pushed off the doorframe, moving closer. "You're talking about using the Wirtkov King identity.""Exactly." Ethan nodded.Mathew sipped his coffee, considering. "You want to inject capital into Robbins Holdings through a shell company. Keep your identity hidden while propping them up.""Not just propping them up." Ethan's voice hardened. "I want to make them stronger than before. Use the Wirtkov King name to attract other investors. Stabilize the stock. Send a message that the Robbins family still has powerful allies."Ahmad whistled softly. "That's ambitious. And dangerous. If anyone connects Wirtkov King to Ethan—""They won't." Ethan's certainty was absolute. "You've built an impenetrable identity. Multiple shell companies, fals
Chapter 269: Saving Robbins' Holdings
The boutique held its breath. Emma's face was pale, her hand pressed protectively against her belly. Chloe stood rigid, her fists clenched at her sides, ready to unleash the full force of her fury.But before either of them could respond, a new figure stepped into view from behind a rack of designer gowns.Danny De Angelis moved with the easy confidence of a man who believed he owned every room he entered. He was impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, polished shoes, and a watch that cost more than most people's cars. His smile was a blade, sharp and gleaming."Stella, darling," he said, sliding an arm around Stella's waist. "I see you've found some... old acquaintances."Emma's breath caught. Danny. Of all people.She hadn't seen him since before the wedding—since she'd turned down his advances, rejected his family's proposal, chosen Ethan over the comfortable, predictable life Danny had offered. He'd taken it with surprising grace at the time, a gentleman's smile hiding whatever wo
Chapter 268: The Once Great Robbins Family
Emma had been cooped up in the mansion for weeks, first in the hospital, then under strict bed rest, then under the protective (and suffocating) watch of her family. The baby bump was unmistakable now, a beautiful curve beneath her loose dresses, and with it came a restless energy that no amount of books or television could satisfy."I need to get out," she announced one morning, appearing in the kitchen where Chloe was nursing a cup of coffee and a mild hangover.Chloe looked up, one eyebrow raised. "Out where?""Out. Anywhere. The mall. A park. The grocery store. I don't care." Emma spread her hands dramatically. "I've been in this house for so long I'm starting to have conversations with the portraits.""The portraits don't talk back?""That's the problem. They're terrible listeners."Chloe snorted, then winced. "Ow. Laughing hurts today." She took another sip of coffee. "Fine. I'll take you shopping. But we keep a low profile. No flashing your baby bump at paparazzi. No picking f
Chapter 267: We have an agreement
The week following Leif and Jennifer's meeting with Valentina was a blur of damage control. Stock prices fluctuated. Partners called with nervous questions. The media circled like sharks scenting blood.But Valentina, for her part, seemed content to let the chaos simmer. She made no further public statements, gave no interviews. She simply waited and watched as the Robbins family struggled to contain the fallout.Then, on Thursday morning, an elegant envelope arrived at her penthouse.Cream-colored card stock. Gold embossing. The Powers family crest.Valentina turned it over in her manicured hands, a slow smile spreading across her face. She'd been expecting this. Hoping for it, even.Inside, the invitation was brief and exquisitely formal:The Powers Family requests the pleasure of your company at the launch of Powers Innovations, a new venture under the Powers Empire. Oliver Powers extends this personal invitation, having followed your recent business decisions with great interest a
Chapter 266: Devesting the Robbins
Jennifer was quiet for a moment, her mind racing through possibilities. Then she spoke, her voice measured and deliberate."We request a meeting. Directly. With her."Leif blinked. "You want me to sit down with the woman who just publicly declared our family a bad investment?""I want you to look her in the eye and ask why." Jennifer met his gaze steadily.Leif considered this, his initial resistance slowly giving way to reluctant acceptance. "You think she'll agree?""Valentina Enzogrande is many things, but she's not a coward. She'll agree because she'll want to see the look on your face. She'll want to savor it." Jennifer's jaw tightened. "Let her savor it. While we figure out her real play."***Three days later, Leif and Jennifer sat in the lobby of the Enzogrande Tower, waiting to be summoned. Jennifer reached over and squeezed his hand. "Ready?""No," he admitted. "But let's do this anyway."A sleek assistant appeared, leading them to a private elevator that whisked them to t
Chapter 265: Valentina's Return
Valentina Enzogrande gazed out the window at the city skyline, a mixture of anticipation and unease churning in her stomach. Three months abroad—negotiations in Milan, acquisitions in Tokyo, a brief but profitable detour in Dubai—had kept her blissfully isolated from the chaos of Robbins family drama.Or so she'd thought.Her phone had been silent for most of the journey, international roaming a complication she'd chosen to ignore. But now, as the plane taxied toward the private terminal, notifications began flooding in. News alerts. Missed calls. Text messages from associates, from acquaintances, from people who assumed she already knew.She scrolled through them with growing disbelief.WILLIAM ROBBINS DEAD AT 78—PATRIARCH OF ROBBINS EMPIRE SUCCUMBS TO STROKELEIF ROBBINS TAKES CHAIRMANSHIP IN SURPRISE SUCCESSIONMANHUNT CONTINUES FOR ETHAN—ROBBINS SON-IN-LAW WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH HOSTAGE CRISISValentina stared at the screen, her perfectly manicured fingers frozen over the glass
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