Chapter 59

The moment those words left her lips, the room erupted once again.

A flurry of whispers swept through the audience.

"So it wasn't Pearl who secured The Vaughan Group's investment-it was Isadora all along?"

"Pearl's been taking credit for something she didn't do. How shameless can you get?"

"That's nothing new. Pearl's always been like this-grabbing whatever she can. First, she steals Isadora's parents, and now she's clinging to the Vaughan family, refusing to let go."

"Women like that are terrifying. Poor Isadora-imagine the trauma!”

Off to the side, a few reporters immediately caught the scent of scandal.

Their cameras clicked even more furiously than before, flashes strobing across the stage.

Pearl's eyes burned beneath the barrage of blinding lights. She felt exposed, as if she were standing naked in front of everyone, stripped of dignity.

She couldn't accept how quickly things had turned against her. Desperate, she made one last attempt to salvage the situation.

I was the one who met with Victor that day-this investment was my doing! You can't just stand here

was icy. "Do you really think I'd mix up an investment

to her! Paige Dawson must have been bribed by Isadora. I want to speak to Victor myself—once I talk to

remember-she didn't have Victor's contact

my professionalism now? President Vaughan, if Isadora didn't sign the contract on behalf of The Vaughan Group, then I'm sorry, but there will be no eight

his dignity had been

he'd known things would unravel like this, he

such

were glued

might have

ashen as he clenched his jaw, forcing

enough tonight. Isn't that enough for

heard the disappointment in

told her to get

this before. Ever since Isadora appeared,

spun around her. She bit down hard,

moments ago, she'd been so

for Richard's arm. "Dad, I really did secure the

kept his voice low and cold. "Go. Now.

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