Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 387: Do you still think I’m not qualified?

With the members showing no sign of sympathy, no mercy in their gaze, Vera felt her world crumble beneath her feet.

Her eyes snapped to Jessica burning with fury, helplessness, and resignation. "Jessica, you can’t do this. You should..."

Jessica’s cold voice cut her off like a blade. "Vera, why can’t I do it? Why shouldn’t I? Or... don’t you think you deserve even more?"

"Jessica, Davis isn’t around to make that decision," Vera managed, her heart urging her to stand firm even though it was clear she was making no headway in this struggle.

Jessica leaned back lazily in her chair, twirling the pen in her hand. Her face remained expressionless, but her voice sliced through the quiet. "Well, well, well... my dear Vera, I have every right to make this decision and far more."

Vera opened her mouth to protest, but Jessica raised a hand, silencing her words before they escaped. "...with or without Davis’s presence. If you, a mere unqualified vice president, dare to make decisions on his behalf... then why not me?"

Vera met her gaze squarely, teeth clenched. "You..."

Jessica slowly dropped her pen onto the table and shrugged indifferently. Her eyes glinted, her voice cold and unwavering. "A majority shareholder. A wife. And the matriarch of the Allen family. Tell me, Vera...do you still think I am not qualified?"

The declaration sent chills down the spines of every board member.

With the Allen Group secure in her hands, the family standing firmly behind her, and her skill undeniable, the board members exchanged silent glances. Their conclusion was unanimous: don’t offend her...if you value your position.

Vera’s temper snapped. Her chest heaved as she barked, "Jessica, that’s out of line! I am still the Allen family’s wife!"

Jessica chuckled softly, raising her hand to cover her mouth in feigned amusement. "Of course, sister-in-law. But... do I need to remind you that the law enforcement agency is already waiting at the door?"

Vera’s eyes flew toward the door. They widened in horror. Her heart pounded so violently she thought it might burst from her chest.

"Jessica, you can’t do this to me! I am innocent of all this! The Louis family..."

Jessica shook her head, her tone laced with disdain. "Vera, once upon a time, I held you in reverence. But now... I see you only ever wished to be a puppet in someone else’s grand scheme."

She sighed, her expression almost weary. "And puppets pay the price of their foolishness. Or did you truly believe that after setting fire to the Allen family, you could walk away from the flames unscathed?"

Luke, standing quietly at the side, shook his head in resignation. "It seems Jessica won’t be easy to handle. Otherwise... how could she have untangled this entire scheme?"

Before anyone could respond, the silence of the conference room shattered—several phones buzzed with simultaneous notifications.

The members glanced at one another, then each checked their devices with growing urgency.

Jessica’s lips curled upward in satisfaction. She calmly disconnected her laptop from the projector, switching the screen back to the Allen Group’s stock chart.

Vera frowned, staring at the numbers flashing on the screen. Her mouth formed a silent "O," words trembling on her lips but refusing to come out.

Jessica cleared her throat, drawing their attention. Her voice carried the weight of command.

"First, I wish to thank everyone who stood firm through this storm. Second, I am pleased to announce the Allen Group’s collaboration with the Santiago Group to develop our eco-friendly home appliance line."

room erupted in gasps. Members scrambled to their phones, eager to publicize the

the Louis Group had failed the Allen Group and at the same time dented the Allen’s name, Allen Group will pursue this

board member noticed the main

involved in

fall of Louis Group... Consumers lament the side

project fund

the

section wasn’t

the Titans... Allen Group makes the headlines in the morning and by midday the Louis Group

is in their response and

Davis

guess that this the real power

murmuring threatening to take over the room, Jessica’s cold voice declared

her seat, just as a few policemen in ordinary

them and with a tilt of her head, she gestured towards Vera who stood rooted

officially issuing her the notice of her arrest, she heard nothing of what

clasped her wrist with handcuffs. At that moment, her tears fell, sliding down her cheeks in

even at this moment, she thought so hard about it all yet it was

Vera led away, the

smile

stared at her receding figure, both with

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~Country Z~

hotel lobby. A uniformed

brow creased, a twinge of worry and restlessness etched on

last glance at the car and Ethan, he strode into the hotel

suit, arriving at the reception area, he stopped by the receptionist’s table. "Dave Raven," he

she quickly checked their booking and

to them with a slight bow. "Welcome, enjoy your stay in our hotel," she

walking towards the

to spill forth as the urge to return to the country coursed through

the floor number and silently watched as his boss’s jaw tightened, his expression

or wherever they are headed rather

the elevator, Davis’s jaw clenched as

clear about the situation going on in his boss’s mind. He must get in contact with his

settle down and check on the information from Country U and

elevator, he set their luggage down to check his phone for updates. His brow furrowed, but he quickly locked the screen again deciding