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."

scrambled to their phones, eager

the Allen Group and at the same time dented the Allen’s

board member noticed the main screen flicker. He

involved

Louis Group... Consumers lament the side effects

Group project fund yet

Louis’s connection to the Alpha Project under

comment section wasn’t left

the headlines

the Allen Group is in their response

saying Davis was

that this the

the murmuring threatening to take over the room,

seat, just as a few policemen in ordinary

stood rooted to

policeman was officially issuing her the notice of her arrest,

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

to say, and even at this moment, she thought so

Vera led away, the room fell into

at them and a sly smile dancing on her

figure,

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~Country Z~

in front of the hotel lobby. A uniformed guard stepped forward to open the

down, his brow creased, a twinge of worry and

phone clutched tightly in his hand, casting one last glance at the car and

at the reception area, he stopped

receptionist nodded as she quickly checked their booking and reservation on

their keys to them with a slight bow. "Welcome, enjoy your stay in our

who was already walking towards the elevator, dialing

forth as the urge to return to the

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

demeanor was clear, he wasn’t even interested in whatever or wherever they are headed rather only hoped he can speak

the elevator, Davis’s jaw clenched as Ethan silently watched him

on in his boss’s mind. He must get in contact

check on the information from Country U and

his phone for updates. His brow furrowed, but he quickly locked the screen again