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Chapter 1070

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“Why does Sharon seem even more capable than Victoria? Her proposal is far more polished!”

“That’s obvious. She must have inherited Shayla’s gift. Don’t forget, Shayla herself was thrown into the deep end. No one believed in her. Everyone was waiting for her to fail. And what happened? She turned out to be a venture capital prodigy. She didn’t get bogged down in day–to–day operations; she had the vision to pull the Kalen Group back from the brink and stabilize the entire empire.”

At those words, the atmosphere in the room shifted. The collective gaze toward Sharon warmed, sharpened, and lit with renewed interest.

The Kalen Group’s shareholders were divided into three main factions: Richard’s loyalists, Shayla’s old guard, and the neutrals. The first two factions had been rivals since Shayla’s departure, their tension a constant undercurrent. The neutral bloc, however, always aligned with whoever could deliver the most value to the

company.

Previously, many of them had leaned toward Victoria, largely because they had profited handsomely from aligning with her camp. That was the primary reason they had supported her entry into the group.

Shayla. A flicker of regret passed through their eyes–regret for not having backed the mother when they had the chance, for missing out on

truly possessed her mother’s strategic mind, they were not

exchanged a glance–a

them.

Seeing Sharon effortlessly command the room’s attention and goodwill ignited a burning resentment in both

said coldly. “There’s no way someone with zero formal business training could produce such

of admiration died instantly. The conference room fell into a taut silence as all eyes

an unhurried, composed smile, deflecting the accusation

the accused. I don’t have time to defend myself against baseless claims. I still have a great deal to learn. Since Silas is so certain I cheated, then by all means, present your evidence. You’re a senior manager, after all. You wouldn’t slander your own sister in front

phrase “your own sister” landed in the quiet

meaningful looks, their gazes toward Silas turning to

Silas, so righteous he’d publicly accuse his own flesh and blood. But let’s be clear: even

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