Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 842

The conference room door swung open, and Vanessa strode in, flanked by a squad of bodyguards. She was dressed in a flowing white gown, her hair cascading down to her waist, exuding the poised elegance of someone born into high society.

Sophie hadn't seen Vanessa for a while; the last time was at her engagement party with Colby. Now, Vanessa took her seat across from Colby, surrounded by her entourage.

Johns stepped up next to Vanessa and declared, "Vanessa is the rightful heiress!"

"Vanessa is Mr. Elwood's daughter; she majored in finance and economics and always had stellar grades. She's clearly more qualified than Colby."

"Colby, you're just an outsider. If it weren't for you causing Mr. Elwood's death, how could you have held this position for so long?"

The room buzzed with voices, each dripping with disdain for Colby. Normally, they wouldn't dare speak to him this way, but with the Pollard family's backing, they felt emboldened.

posturing. She was about to speak when Colby gently grasped her wrist, his

lawyers entered the room. The shareholders

commanded, "Bring

"Yes, sir."

the table. The lead attorney announced, "Here is Mr. Elwood's will, along with the distribution

a will? How come

considered themselves veterans. When Mr. Elwood passed, he verbally handed his position to Colby, who swiftly dealt with dissenters. They had no idea there

said coolly. "All of Mr. Elwood's assets, including

the right to inherit! You and Mr. Elwood aren't even related by blood. Why would he leave everything to you? Stop lying,