ereno jutted her chin, “Baridelement
will be here any minuta.
sudibly. Every instinct screened is defend
rounds. His lien parked but then sealed shut.
Audrey stood unfared, one hand in her pocket, the other casual
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e folder–calm, rame thang confidence in the tale of them stan
artlyn opened her mouth to break the staler
someone called out.
The elevator doon slid open, revealing three men and a woman–all in sharp suits, briefcases in hand, Leading the group w stem, radiating authority Beside him was
As the notary lawyer for Series A, Malcolm’s presence meant the investment was legally binding, and the shareholders‘ status v
“Mr. Wiliam!” Paul’s face brightened as he stepped forward to
“They’re already here” Malcolm shook hands with Pa
- id. “The Stridevestment reps should be amving soon,
Jucelyn and Matthew glanced toward the elevator, expecting to see someone else, but no one was there. They scanned the meeting roun, but still si
Even Paul looked puzzled, his eyes darting toward the restroom
“Mr. Millum” Serena stepped forward, pointing at Audrey. “She’s just a secretary at Stride Comarca, but she sõnaked into the meeting room with a folder. We suspect she as planted istering devices. Please verify them now”
Malcolm’s brow furrowed
will humiliate you in front of Stridevestment.
Serena smirked at Audrey and thought, “You’ll be doomed. Whatever is in the folder, a public inspection will hur
“This is a misunderstanding Paul cut in “She was just delivering documents” He shot Audrey a frantic look if she handed them over, he could take a Signature and end this
But Audrey didn’t budge. “Serena, you still haven’t answered. What authority do you have to order anyone here?!
“I’m Paul’s friend” Senaraised her clay “And Ms. Clark’s. I’m acting in shareholders‘ interests. If you’re inocent, prove it‘
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Audicy scoffed, “Since when do binds medille in company affairs? if it’s acceptable, i imvolved. Is it a marketplace?
every sharehold
a casa?” Matthew Lapped. He was a minor shareholder, and his voice harely carried any weight. He had had enough of outsiders dictating terms. If this precedent stuck, would hit role be reduced to just funding the chaos?
serena’s face flushed calmson under the accusation. Her nails dug into her palms, “Audrey, Mop deflecting if you don’t show the folder, you’re hiding something
“whether in folder is suspicious‘ isn’t your call.” Audrey smirked, then turned to the guards. “Escort the uninvited out”
The guards hesitated, eyeing Paul. He was still the boss here.
“Serena, leave,” Paul said, “Now”
“Paul! So you’ll openly favor a secretary in front of shareholders and lawyers?” Serena’s voice trembled with fury. “If you’re that smitten, marry her and keep her at home. This Test your dictatorship.
“Mind your language,” Emilia cut in, icy.
Serena looked at her, then at Malcolm. “Audrey is Paul’s secretary. Do you know she hasn’t even passed probation? Yet she is handling core projects They’rest colleagues. I’ll eat my shoel”
“Final warming.” Emilia stepped beside Audrey, a human shield. “Stander her again, and I’ll sue you into oblivion.”
The
mosphere tensed. Of everyone present, most had already caught on to what was going on, except for Seren
Serena, who was blinded by anger.
pin just to defend a stranger
Why would Stridevestment’s rep defend a secretary so fiercely? Sure, Serena’s words were harsh, but would someone step in out of the blue?
Serena was beyond reason. Today, she had to bring Audrey down. “Paul, admit it! Is it true that she hasn’t passed her probation? Is it a fact that she has been handling key company projects? You fast–tracked her. Why else would she dare hide the folder?”
She zeroed in on Audrey, sneering.
“What’s in there? Love letters for your precious boss?”
Audrey laughed. She handed the folder to Malcolm. “Mind to verify the contents, Mr. Wiliam?
Paul Maned forward, hand twitching as if to snatch it back. If they were love letters, he would be thrilled, but Audrey’s dignity wasn’t worth the fallout
Malcolm flipped through the pages, his expression unreadable, Finally, he returned it with a nod. “Exceptionally well written.”
Audrey raised an eyebrow with a smile.
Malcolm was known for being strict and expressionless. Surprisingly, he had a sense of humor. These were his documents, and he even praised them
Suppressing a smirk, Audrey turned to Serena. “Any other accusations?”
Serena stood frozen. She thought, “What the hell is in the folder? Why could Malcolm read it but not the shareholders?
shot her a
a disdainful glance
She thought, ‘First Flora, now!
underestimate”
Serena. Both are too stupid to realize they’re outmatched. I need to prepare early with Talia Audrey is someone we can’t
Jocelyn plastered on a smile. “Just a misunderstanding. Mr. William, shall we?” She gestured toward the meeting room, and Matthew opened the
conference room door behind him.
Serena was shoved aside, guards ushering her out at Paul’s silent command.
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Serena’s face twisted with rage. “Audrey!” she yelled as Audiny moved to enter the meeting room. “How could you join ?*
