The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 199 The Reckless Girl

As soon as Mason finished speaking, the boardroom once again fell into dead silence. The directors‘ eyes darted between Lucas and Mason, their faces etched with hesitation and helplessness. But with their families in Mason’s hands, they had no choice.

Mason scanned the table, his lips curling into a smug smile. His voice rang cold and domineering as he said, “Let’s proceed. Anyone in favor of me taking over as president of the Hawthorne Group, raise your hand.”

His tone left no room for argument, forcing each person to make their decision. One after another, the board members exchanged glances and slowly lifted their hands.

Mason nodded in satisfaction, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes. “Very good. Seems everyone made the smart choice.”

But just as he was about to declare the results, Lucas let out a low chuckle. It wasn’t loud, but it was sharp enough to echo across the room.

“Not so fast. The real show’s just getting started.” Lucas pulled out a chair and sat down with deliberate calm. His every move oozed control and confidence.

Mason’s grin froze. He turned to Lucas, his eyes cold and threatening. “What other trick could you possibly have? You really think you alone can change anything?”

Lucas motioned slightly with his fingers. Andrew stepped forward and pressed a button on the projector.

Instantly, a video appeared on the screen. It showed police officers storming into several different locations, rescuing the families Mason had used to control the board members.

The atmosphere in the room exploded. The directors gaped at the footage, their faces lighting up with disbelief and overwhelming relief. They jumped to their feet, turning toward Lucas, their eyes brimming with gratitude.

Lucas’s voice was calm but commanding. “Your families are safe now.”

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The directors‘ gratitude quickly turned into fury.

You used our families to blackmail

You’re not fit to run

Hawthorne, we support you! We can’t let someone like this take over the

rage and panic. “Why?! I was so close!

Lucas’s voice cut through the air like a blade. “You thought you had everything under control. But you

hand. The doors opened again, and uniformed police officers stepped inside, heading

tried to resist, but he was quickly subdued. As they dragged him away, he thrashed and screamed, his voice filled with hatred. “Lucas! Don’t think you’ve won! This isn’t over! You’ll

flinch. He simply watched with an icy

Mason was taken away, silence fell over the

“The future of the Hawthorne Group will take all of

of shame. They knew their earlier choices had nearly dragged

know your decisions were made under duress. I won’t hold it

relief

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sharp. “That said, I expect you all to remember- there won’t be a

eyes. They understood. Lucas’s mercy had limits, and his

stood, his voice earnest. “From this moment on, you have

echoed the sentiment, pledging their loyalty

soft click, Lucas’s body suddenly wavered. His face turned pale as he grabbed the table for support, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

side, alarmed. “Are you alright? I’ll take you back

Lucas said, waving him

“You just recovered from the poisoning. You’re not ready to push yourself

too slick. If I hadn’t walked in alive and well, they wouldn’t

trembling slightly. Andrew quickly helped him sit and handed him a glass of warm

and steadied his breath. “How’s