Chapter 111

Bainbridge froze in place as if he’d been struck by lightning, his brain short–circuiting.

Howard handed the invitation to Gwendolyn at his side. “Read it out loud.”

Gwendolyn stepped forward to take the invitation, her lips pursed, her face as cold as ice.

Her eyes fell on the microphone in Bainbridge’s hand, and she took it for herself with a ferocious snatch.

“Hello?” She tested the microphone, her soft voice filling the entire hall, yet no one was in the mood to smile.

Gwendolyn gazed at the invitation, where Bainbridge had penned his flattery and started

to read.

“To the esteemed founder of Summit Corp, you are cordially invited to attend my grandfather’s 70th birthday bash.”

“Shut up! Don’t read anymore!” Bainbridge’s face turned ashen.

He lunged to grab the microphone but was kicked away by Cliff.

Gwendolyn’s voice remained calm and clear. “I have long admired you and eagerly await your esteemed presence. I hope for a delightful and insightful exchange at the event.”

She lifted her eyes to Bainbridge, whose face looked twisted in anger, and enunciated each word of the final line. “Your admirer, Bainbridge.”

pronunciation was sharp, ensuring everyone

dropped like water into a frying pan, causing a sizzle throughout the

while others

in his chest, almost mad with disbelief. “Impossible! It can’t be happening! Where did you steal

refused to believe it!

dead? Get them

out repeatedly. He straightened his tie and made his way to Howard with a

the guests and announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce Mr. Howard, the founder of Summit Corp and my boss.

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room buzzed with

was the founder

were variously shocked, incredulous, and sympathetic.

ashen and fearful. Only Valor was ecstatic,

as if struck by a mallet in a daze.

similarly bewildered, their faces

all written off as a nobody, be the

stared at Howard, a metallic taste filling his

Leaning on his cane, Warren was furious yet

why you wanted to leave

the Chadwick family name

evil, and what should be done for good? Do I need to announce

done?”

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