Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 35: Face Slapping

Thirty minutes later, Naomi returned to Stefan’s office, her steps uncertain, a deep frown carved across her usually composed face.

Ruby noticed immediately. "Naomi? What’s wrong?"

Naomi hesitated for a beat before answering, her voice low and worried. "Mr. Winters... there’s a board meeting happening right now. I overheard in the hallway—it’s being led by your uncle and a few of the board members."

Stefan’s jaw tightened at her words. His fingers stilled against the armrest of his chair, the slow drumming ceasing entirely.

"Richard," he muttered, his voice edged with frustration.

Ruby turned to him, her brows knitted together. "I’m sure it’s because of the conference. How could Richard be doing this at this time," she said, trying not to get upset.

Stefan didn’t answer right away. He didn’t have to as even he was already getting angry at Richard.

Half of the board supported Richard Winters and that was why Richard would always try to discredit him whenever he encountered any difficulty.

They had always been a quiet majority—watching, waiting, never overtly rebellious, but their loyalty to Richard was no secret in the upper floors of Winters Corp after the death of Stefan’s father.

Ruby stepped closer, lowering her voice. "What do we do now?"

Stefan’s expression was unreadable. "Nothing. I wasn’t invited to the meeting, which means they don’t want me there. And I’m not about to barge into something they didn’t intend for me to attend. Or maybe I will, when the time for face slapping comes. Too bad I wouldn’t be able to see their faces."

Just then, the office door slammed open with full force.

Everyone jolted slightly as Mr. Sherlock stormed in, his face flushed with anger and disbelief. "What the hell was that stunt you pulled? A press conference?" he barked, voice echoing through the room. "You’re playing a dangerous game, Stefan."

voice low and even. "You and I both know it wasn’t a stunt.

heaving slightly. He didn’t respond right away, but the fire in his eyes

seen it, hence he had come running here to stop the contract from

a moment, thick and tense as Mr Sherlock pulled a

Mr. Sherlock asked, his voice more composed now. "You’re actually terminating

replied without hesitation. "We wouldn’t be at this point if you had shown up to the meeting

had it under control without having me involved. But clearly... they didn’t. I really can’t afford to lose this contract. So tell me—what can I

knew Mr Sherlock would come running

well, except you’re getting the construction company to do it with immediate effect," Stefan said flatly. "You’ll get the construction company

press conference. No excuses, no justifications. You’ll acknowledge

stared at him, eyes wide.

Stefan replied. "Not when lives were

a long pause, he nodded. "Alright. I’ll

single nod

his coat. "I know

is why I think it’s best if you come with

Sherlock blinked in surprise. "You want me

put

another word, Stefan stood, adjusting his collar with Ruby’s help before she gently led him toward the

the boardroom, murmurs echoed in the hallway. Naomi trailed behind them

Richard was at the head of the table, gesturing animatedly as

Stefan walked in,

was sharp.