Chapter 288

The term "illegitimate child" immediately sent a chill through Nicole's eyes. She stood up abruptly, and her gaze was cold as she faced Luke. She said, "All the shares that my mother held were divided among you. You two are more aware of how she passed away than I am, aren't you?" Luke was taken aback, but Nicole's smile grew colder as her expression darkened. "Do you think I'm really that naive?" she said. "What are you implying?" His heart raced as he sensed something ominous. Her face remained stern as she continued, "My mother's death is connected to you. Even if you weren't the direct culprits, you were surely involved in some way, weren't you?" A hint of panic flashed across Luke's face, but he forced himself to stay composed. "Nicole, what are you trying to say?" The room erupted in shock at her revelation. No one had expected to be exposed to this type of news during the meeting. Luke's face turned pale. "We were discussing shares. Why bring this up now?" She looked