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

own fairy tale. Why don't you try

that the partnership would

made a shady deal behind the scenes, Kingston had no choice but to back out. If people found out Jerry

your own chances by striking a deal

body trembled. "Why didn't you

Alex said

no one listened. You should have checked the information before throwing

Chris spat, shaking with rage. "This is all a lie! You're

steal my invitation cards and the jewelry I gave Sophia," Alex replied

from others? Some won't be as

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to his phone, which was silently flashing with

couldn't ignore

"Mother?" His voice wavered.

demanding we cancel our contracts with

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

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

Lily Emerson continued discussing plans

at the table, Alex sat in silence,

who had been quiet all evening, suddenly

as strikingly beautiful as Sophia,

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