She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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The reporters were stunned, and even the elders and elites of the Graham family were astonished.

Richard said. "Matthew, you need to clarify everything and give everyone in the Graham family and the shareholders an explanation."

"If you've really hired someone to pretend to be Lairy and deceive the public, you should resign from the board and leave the Graham Group" a middle-aged woman stated.

A man remarked. "Matthew is a madman. There's nothing he wouldn't do I wouldn't be surprised if this were true."

Despite the barrage of accusations and criticism, Matthew remained calm. He even unscrewed a bottle of water and drank it slowly, letting everyone else argue and shout.

A full minute passed, and after the crowd's emotions had somewhat subsided, Matthew finally stared at the old man questioning him and said, "Uncle Richard, any rational person would know that a face-to-face video call can't be faked, yet Te insisting my sister is an imposter, even with all this evidence. What's your agenda?"

Richard I sneered, "I've watched Lucy grow up and worked with her for years. I could recognize her even if she were reduced to ashes. You can fool others, but you can't fool me with that imposter." "Reduced to ashes? That comment stirred some murmurs among the crowd.

A man said, "I heard that Richard and Lucy are archenemies. Looks like it's true."

Another man stated, "They say the person who knows you best is your enemy. No one else sees it, but Richard does."

Matthew ignored the gossip and continued to stare at Richard. 1 grew up with my sister. I know her better than you ever could. I can vouch for all my positions in Graham Group. The person in that video just now was my sister. Your accusation is nothing but groundless

nonsense.

Richard slammed his cane on the floor and shouted, "And I'll also swear on my position as Chairman of the Supervisory Board that the woman in that video was definitely not Lucy! If you're not hiding something, bring Lucy here and let everyone see for themselves whether she's alive or dead, healthy or gravely ill, clear-headed or mentally unstable!" The entire room fell silent.

Both men held real power within the Graham Group. The older one represented the traditional forces of the past generation, while the younger one spoke for the rising new talent. This was a showdown, and who would come out on top? Matthew's v's gaze turned cold and emotionless as he said. "Uncle Richard, what you're saying now about me and my sister is nothing short of defamation. It's even an insult to both of us. I've always believed that words alone are meaningless. Do you have the guts to sign an agreement with me in front of all these reporters and the elders? If I can convince my sister to come hold to Valemont City and prove to everyone that she's healthy and fully capable, you'll step down from every position you in the Graham Group, If not, I'll resign from all my positions in the Graham Group" The crowd was in an uproar.

become the second-largest shareholder of the Graham Group. But now, in a fit of temper, he is willing to gamble his power, status, and future." People shook their heads, thinking that Matthew

to Valemont City and prove that she's alive and well,

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words were like adding fuel to the fire. Everyone was

is crazy, and so is the old one. Why are

agreed, "Winning would bring the enemy down for good, but losing would cost either of

two are ruthless. Lucy was removed from the board three years ago for not attending meetings, so she's just an ordinary shareholder now. And yet, they're both willing to risk everything for her. This is

across Richard's eyes when he

I'm unable to have a hold on him. Now that I have finally gotten such a great opportunity, 1 definitely have to to take the gamble!' Matthew

won the bet, he wouldn't send Richard to jail for spreading rumors. All he needed was solid, written evidence that Richard wouldn't be able to

Richard, trying to dissuade him."Richard, the video looked pretty convincing, and Matthew has always been so close to his sister. It's unlikely he'd call an

man with a gray beard advised, "We're all family. There's

already over eighty. If you lose, there's no going back," a woman said. Nothing could change Richard's mind. He

the biggest obstacle for his lineage. Matthew shook his head. Three days won't do. My sister is still recovering, and traveling long distances requires preparation. Plus, she doesn't want to see any of you. I need time to convince her." "No more than seven days!" Richard remained firm. "If you take longer, I'll suspect you're deliberately stalling for time." "Seven days it is," Matthew replied calmly. "I hope you won't regret it then, Uncle Richard. Richard

me teach you a

at his words and wondered if he was

giving you will be

Graham smiled faintly, picked up a fountain pen,

with chatter. "Oh my god, they're actually doing this? This

outcome, one of them is bound to leave the company. Are

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