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Chapter 73
Karvel’s hand lingered on Elena’s shoulder, steady and warm, as if he was silently promising her that she wasn’t alone. His eyes searched hers, gently but firmly.“Elena,” he murmured, “don’t hold it in. Tell me everything she said. I need to know.”Elena swallowed hard, her throat tight. For a moment, she looked away, her gaze drifting to the floor as shame and anger wrestled inside her. She didn’t want to repeat her grandmother’s venom, especially the part that mocked Karvel’s worth. But the sincerity in his voice, the way he knelt before her as if nothing in the world mattered more than her, broke down her walls.“She…” Elena’s voice cracked, and she pressed a hand to her lips before forcing herself to go on. “She told me to seduce the young master of the Johnson family at my birthday. She called it an opportunity… like I’m nothing more than a bargaining chip.”Karvel’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening as fury flickered in his eyes, though he stayed silent and let her contin
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But Margaret pressed on, her words sharp as knives. “What has he ever given you? Can you look me in the eye and say you are proud to call that jobless man your husband? Can you honestly say he has elevated you, protected you, or secured your place in this world?” She leaned closer, her eyes blazing. “Or has he only dragged you into shadows where no one of your name should ever tread?”Elena’s throat tightened, but she refused to back down. “He may not have the wealth or the connections you admire, Grandma, but he has something none of your ‘young masters’ will ever have my heart. And that is worth more than all your alliances.”Margaret scoffed, shaking her head as if Elena were a naïve child. “Hearts break. Love fades. But power, status those endure. The Johnson boy could open doors for you that your so-called husband will never even touch. I am offering you a chance at greatness, and you’re throwing it away for a fantasy.”Elena stood abruptly, her hands trembling, her voice raw wit
Chapter 70
Karvel lowered himself into the chair opposite his grandfather, the leather creaking softly under his weight. He reached for the glass of brandy, but did not drink immediately. Instead, he let the heavy silence between them linger, as if waiting for Jackson to draw the first blade.The chairman swirled his own glass, the amber liquid catching the lamplight. “You surprised them today,” Elias said finally, voice low and measured. “They expected a boy to stumble. Instead, you spoke like a man who has already fought wars.”Karvel’s lips curved faintly. “I have fought wars, Grandfather. Just not in boardrooms.”A sharp chuckle escaped Elias. “Hah. Confidence perhaps arrogance. Both can serve you, if wielded properly.” He took a slow sip of the brandy, then fixed Karvel with a piercing gaze. “But tell me, what did you learn today not from their words, but from their eyes?”Karvel didn’t hesitate. “That some want me to fail, others are waiting to see if I’ll prove myself. But none of them tr
Chapter 70
Karvel lowered himself into the chair opposite his grandfather, the leather creaking softly under his weight. He reached for the glass of brandy, but did not drink immediately. Instead, he let the heavy silence between them linger, as if waiting for Jackson to draw the first blade.The chairman swirled his own glass, the amber liquid catching the lamplight. “You surprised them today,” Elias said finally, voice low and measured. “They expected a boy to stumble. Instead, you spoke like a man who has already fought wars.”Karvel’s lips curved faintly. “I have fought wars, Grandfather. Just not in boardrooms.”A sharp chuckle escaped Elias. “Hah. Confidence perhaps arrogance. Both can serve you, if wielded properly.” He took a slow sip of the brandy, then fixed Karvel with a piercing gaze. “But tell me, what did you learn today not from their words, but from their eyes?”Karvel didn’t hesitate. “That some want me to fail, others are waiting to see if I’ll prove myself. But none of them tr
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For a moment, no one spoke. The board members exchanged glances, each weighing whether to press him further or concede that the young vice chairman had already passed the first test.Then a woman seated halfway down the table leaned forward, her dark suit sharp, her gaze sharper. Ms. Yvonne Park Head of Finance. Karvel remembered Morrison’s note about her: calculating, ambitious, and not easily swayed by charm.“Impressive analysis,” she said coolly, “but numbers alone don’t secure a future. Leadership does. People follow strength, not just ideas. Tell me, Mr. Vice Chairman—how do you plan to earn the loyalty of thousands of employees who don’t even know your name yet?”The question struck like an arrow, and the room buzzed again. Even Morrison’s expression tightened, watching carefully to see how Karvel would answer.Karvel let the tension hang, his eyes sweeping the table slowly, deliberately, until every board member felt the weight of his silence. Then, he spoke, his tone calm but
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Karvel stepped down from the sleek black car with the kind of grace that drew every eye immediately to him. The cool breeze swept across the courtyard, carrying with it the low murmur of voices and the sharp click of cameras from a few reporters who had managed to gather near the entrance. The building ahead towered with polished glass and steel, its grandeur a silent reminder of power and influence.A crowd had already formed outside, lined in neat rows, their anticipation thick in the air. At once, voices rose in unison.“Mr. Vice Chairman, welcome!” they greeted, bowing slightly, their tone carrying both respect and eagerness.Karvel offered a polite nod, his smile calm and controlled, the kind that gave nothing away yet demanded admiration. He moved forward with steady steps, his presence alone commanding the atmosphere. Though this was officially his first day stepping into the office, it hardly felt like it. Morrison, ever meticulous, had already walked him through every detail—
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