Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 319 Victory in the Spotlight

The presentation began with Donald.

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His numbers were rock solid-under his leadership, a severely underperforming company had made an impressive turnaround.

Slide after slide, the data laid out a clear trajectory. Growth. Recovery. Profit.

And Donald himself was poised and articulate. Even Tessa found herself glancing at him more than once.

This Donald... when he's serious, he actually looks like he knows what he's doing. When he finished, the room erupted into enthusiastic applause.

"Well, that's it for me," Donald said, stepping aside with a relaxed smile. "Next, I'd like to invite Mr. Yardley to present."

He was saving Tessa for last-because he, too, was eager to see her shine.

Yardley nodded at Liam to start the slideshow.

Liam had done all the prep work-Yardley hadn't even looked at the report ahead of time.

Normally, it was just a formality. But now? It showed.

The moment Yardley began to speak, it became clear that his spoken figures didn't match the slides behind him.

Still, he pressed on, pretending nothing was wrong.

From beside her, Donald leaned in to whisper to Tessa, "Are you sure you're really this guy's daughter?"

"I mean no offense. I'm just amazed. How does someone that unimpressive end up with a daughter like you?"

admit

through the rest of the presentation, ignoring

was tight,

just now?" he asked Lila

last night? You didn't

hadn't come

His fingers scratched at the table, leaving faint claw

was the real threat. As long as she withdrew, everything would be

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3:00 pm &

319 Victory

Donald announced, "Miss Tessa, please take

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just Donald, but every shareholder was watching

Yardley's aura suddenly shifted, flaring with disorder and a sharp, almost

worried about her skills. He had the old man in his hands.

most to Tessa.

wouldn't dare go too far...

the stage with perfect

presentation herself and

flowery words. No

data-clean, powerful,

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scent of prey-sharply catching the attention of every werewolf in the room, triggering their innate hunger for

said clearly. "I believe everyone here is a rational investor. You've put your money into Sinclair Corp because you want to see a return-and I, Tessa, can make sure you get

word landed with weight, firm and

confidence wasn't showy-it radiated from her without effort,

poses.