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.

Kingston-he must've brainwashed her into ruining everything my father

fairy tale.

Abraham Lancaster that the partnership would go to Lancaster,

a shady deal behind the scenes, Kingston had no

you ruined your own chances by

"Why didn't you

did," Alex said

the information before throwing money at it. Greed blinded you, leading

"This is all a lie! You're

my invitation cards and the jewelry

Some won't

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to his phone, which was silently flashing with

couldn't ignore the

"Mother?" His voice wavered.

we cancel our contracts with every single one of Roland's companies? What

flooded Chris. He quickly stood up and hurried to a corner of

her feet, followed closely behind him, her face drained of

the stage, Lily Emerson continued discussing plans with Jasmine,

table, Alex sat in silence, his eyes

all evening, suddenly

as

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