Chapter 31: The Turning Tide

The boardroom fell into stunned silence as Emma strode confidently toward the table, a determined glint in her eyes. Eleanor, caught off guard by Emma’s sudden appearance, tried to mask her surprise with a veneer of composure. “Don’t you think it’s better to consult the daughter of Raymond’s company?” Emma’s voice cut through the tension in the room. Eleanor’s eyes widened in shock. “You know about Raymond’s company?” she demanded, struggling to maintain her poise. Emma’s lips curved into a small, triumphant smile. “Of course I do. And you know, Eleanor, you might be mistaken if you think the merger has already taken place.” Emma reached into her briefcase and pulled out a document, holding it up for everyone to see. The room’s atmosphere shifted from tense to expectant. Alexander, his earlier unease replaced by a look of pride, watched as Emma laid the document on the table. Eleanor’s face turned pale as she read the document. It was a handwritten decree from Raymond himself, cl