Chapter 210: Shareholders Meeting VIII

Shock and disbelief rippled through the boardroom, canceling every noise in every way that it could; and a tense silence settled in, heavy with unasked questions and confused emotions, underscored by barely restrained anger.

Zack, for one, was grappling with a potent mix of rage and confusion, his heart racing in his chest.

"So, you’re trying to tell me, Mr. Ethan, that when you purchased my company, it was actually Doctor Athena who gave the order? The company is actually hers?" He clenched his fists, needing to confirm this absurd reality for the sake of his sanity. His mind was threatening to unravel!

"Yes," Ethan replied calmly, a single word that detonated a bomb of expletives throughout the room.

"Shit!"

"Oh, my God!"

"What the hell!"

"This is crazy!"

"Damn!!"

The shareholders could barely contain their shock, each voice layering on the disbelief that permeated the air.

Even Old Mr. Thorne and his wife were not exempt from the wave of astonishment washing over the assembly.

So, all this time, Ethan, the business guru, had merely been a pawn in Athena’s grand scheme? Old Mr. Thorne shook his head slowly, awe etched onto his features.

He had truly adopted well! No wonder she displayed such little concern for his wealth; no wonder she didn’t care if he left the twins anything in the inheritance. She had more than enough of her own.

As he glanced at his wife, he found a similar awe-stricken expression reflected back at him.

"We have an awesome daughter," She whispered with a smile, her eyes glistening with pride. The smile widened when her husband bobbled his head eagerly in agreement.

Meanwhile, Zack’s fury escalated, sparking as he slammed his fist angrily on the table. He couldn’t contain his frustration any longer, rising to his feet. "How dare you, Athena?!!"

"I suggest you watch your mouth, Zack. Don’t forget your place, unless you want to lose everything," Ethan spoke, tilting his head to the side with an air of calm authority. "Just because I’m an employee doesn’t mean I lack power over anything."

to Athena, pointing

were getting a manicure in a salon rather than sitting in a high-stakes business

to the futility

you? You finally achieved everything you wanted. You finally had your revenge." He muttered bitterly, but this time there was no response, no balm to soothe the gnawing

for selling out to Athena,

Zack’s company, does that mean she is also the owner of Alfonso’s company?" Madam Ruby asked, her voice rising to echo the thoughts

dispassionate as if he were discussing the weather, oblivious

long. For within seconds, Alfonso surged to his

one could tell—his anger seemed almost palpable, yet he didn’t even cover five feet before Aiden intercepted

where you are, Alfonso. Or leave, since you’ve just signed the share transfer. You are no longer a shareholder in

as an inward thought: neither did

silent despair. At least he has a family to return to.

not him. He had

mind and eyes burned with angry tears as he reflected sorrowfully on what he had lost: his wife, his company, his position in the elders’ council, his

only thing left was Fiona, and that was contingent on whether Morgan really would

through, I would rather commit suicide than be subjected to more of Athena’s schemes—more of her revenge plays. He thought,

Morgan did pull off this escape plan, then Athena should brace herself for a fight to the death because he would make sure

while Alfonso battled with rage, Fiona grappled with

Morgan had meant when he suggested that Athena was an enigma? That she could never truly be the illiterate she was perceived to be six years ago, considering the extraordinary strides she had taken since

She

a sound mismatched for the tension-filled atmosphere. "Didn’t you learn enough from the council case? My boss was never an illiterate to begin with. You all just assumed that because

cut off sharply by Ethan, who had

words, Fiona Adams. As you know, I’m not from around here, so I’m not beholden to the

afford to lose the last semblance of dignity and reputation she had left in

Ethan muttered, as if he were offering

company too?" Madam Ruby asked, her

confirmed, his voice remaining steady despite the chaos that accompanied the

branches too..." Madam Ruby continued, her awe evident in her

appearing almost amused. "She is the owner of everything," He stated. "And with that,

next?" Zane finally found his

his expression playful. "That’s none of your

appeared lost in her thoughts, seemingly detached from the unfolding drama. He then darted a glance at Sandro, whose shock

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