Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Chris's hands trembled as he stared at Jasmine. If he'd known who she truly was, he would never have dared to insult her-not even with a gun to his head.

His mother and grandfather would kill him for destroying their generational wealth.

Jasmine Kingston's voice remained steady as she continued "And for the business partner in our new medical line, we've carefully chosen the Emerson Group as the best fit for us. Please welcome Lily Emerson as our new partner...'

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The hall erupted in applause.

From one table came happiness and uncontained joy, while at the other, murmurs of disappointment filled the air.

There were winners and losers, with every family vying for the same prize.

Especially Sophia. Her face turned ashen, as if all the blood had drained away.

She had paid a hefty $100 million to secure the partnership, and now she had nothing to show for it.

The Lancasters wouldn't survive after she had drained all their cash and savings. Even the Biohealth deal she'd secured was headed for bankruptcy.

"Chris, what just happened?" Sophia snapped, her voice quivering with frustration. "Alex!" Chris shouted angrily, whirling toward him.

"This is all because of you! You must have fed Miss Kingston false information and convinced her to destroy us."

Sophia quickly looked at Alex, panic flickering in her eyes. "Is this because of you?"

"Of course!" Chris continued.

on him! He's close to Miss Kingston-he must've brainwashed her into ruining everything my father built. He's the

sighed deeply. "You all live in your own fairy tale.

paused, then continued, "I had promised Abraham Lancaster that the partnership would go to Lancaster, and Jasmine

Jerry Roland had made a shady deal behind the scenes, Kingston had no choice but to back out. If people found out Jerry was controlling Kingston, it'd be bad

chances by striking a deal with someone

body trembled. "Why didn't

Alex said

before throwing money

is all a lie! You're the

steal my invitation cards and the

from others? Some won't be as forgiving as

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his attention was drawn to his

couldn't ignore the

"Mother?" His voice wavered.

demanding we cancel our contracts with

up and hurried

barely able to stay on her feet, followed closely behind him,

the stage, Lily Emerson continued discussing plans with Jasmine, all smiles

at the table, Alex sat in silence, his

had been quiet all evening, suddenly

beautiful as Sophia, if not

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