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.

psycho! You used

monster! You’re not fit to run the Hawthorne

you! We can’t let

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

the air like a blade. “You thought you had

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

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

watched with

taken away, silence fell over the

eyes across the room. His voice was steady and firm. “The future of the Hawthorne Group will

their heads, faces full of shame. They knew their earlier choices had nearly dragged the entire company

then spoke again. “I know your

sigh of relief passed through the

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

They understood. Lucas’s

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

the board echoed the sentiment,

the last director left and the door closed with a soft click, Lucas’s body suddenly wavered. His face turned pale as he grabbed the

alarmed. “Are you alright? I’ll take

said, waving him off. “Just

to push yourself this

If I hadn’t walked in alive and well, they wouldn’t have believed

body trembling slightly. Andrew quickly helped

sip and steadied his breath. “How’s