Side Chick Era... Over

Many smaller companies were once side projects–ventures the Kalen Group had casually invested in while expanding its own empire.

Over the years, the Kalen family had reaped the benefits of venture capital, scattering investments far and wide. Some had paid off, certainly–but compared to the legendary returns of Shayla’s past ventures, these were barely worth mentioning.

The shareholders had long been spoiled by Shayla’s success. After experiencing profits multiplied dozens of times over, anything less felt trivial.

When these projects failed to show progress within their set timelines, few bothered to follow up. Everyone had limited energy and preferred not to waste time on ventures that showed little promise.

Most people in the room were seasoned players in the business world; a few glances were enough to see that Victoria’s assessment was sound.

Compliments began to ripple through the room.

“As expected of Richard’s daughter–sharp insight runs in the blood. She went straight to the heart of the problem.”

“Indeed. Her presentation and analysis are flawless.”

“Remarkable! When I was her age, I botched a proposal so badly the manager chewed me out for weeks.”

“Richard, your daughter is every bit as talented as your sons, perhaps even more so. I’m beginning to envy you. What an extraordinary family.”

The chorus of praise grew louder, one voice after another rising in admiration.

it. She maintained a calm and elegant smile. Her composure earned

subtle unease flickered in their eyes. Victoria’s proposal was too perfect. They’d wanted to find a flaw, to question or

kind to

high bar, Sharon, who had no formal business background, was bound to be

upon Victoria, Richard wore a look

he said modestly, though the smile tugging at his

the conversation lulled, Richard turned toward Sharon.

her laptop, projecting her own proposal onto

screen.

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this time, instead of polite anticipation, an uneasy silence

it first, unable to hold

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You deliberately

been eavesdropping outside our room last night–listening in

correctly, the hallways have surveillance cameras. Silas, would you like to check the footage and see

opened his mouth to retort, but Rick’s cold voice cut

Let Sharon finish