As soon as the words left her lips, the room felt like it was encased in ice.

Vanessa locked eyes with Colby, fully aware of how crucial the White family's international influence was to him, and even more so, how hard Colby had fought to get to his current position. She couldn't wrap her head around the idea that Colby would throw it all away for just one woman.

Sophie, taking in Vanessa's confident stance, allowed herself a slight smile. Poor Vanessa, coddled by Mr. Elwood all these years, was completely clueless about the cutthroat world outside. Right now, Vanessa had no more cards to play against Colby.

"And where's your evidence?" Sophie asked slowly.

Vanessa frowned. "What evidence are you talking about?"

"The additional condition you mentioned Mr. Elwood set for Colby before his passing. You've been insisting that Mr. Elwood required Colby to marry you to entrust the family business to him. You should presen some form of proof to substantiate that Mr. Elwood indeed made such a request. Otherwise, it looks like you're just using this to force Colby into marriage because you have feelings for him, right?"

"You..." Vanessa's voice was earnest. "My father made this request when he was on his deathbed. I was there, and so was Colby!"

hard to know who to believe. Is there any other evidence to suppor your claim? Perhaps a witness? Or a contract signed by

spoke, Vanessa's expression grew more troubled. All of Mr.

concluded. "Without solid evidence, Ms. Vanessa, your claims lack

"You..."

get Colby to marry you. But going to such lengths

the

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White family hands, I wonder if there will be any good days ahead

words cut deep, hitting the shareholders who were already unhappy with Colby's leadership. They were hoping to turn Vanessa into

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