Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 39

Evangeline's gaze swept across the room as she spoke, sharp enough to keep everyone from looking her in the eye.

Gone was the gentle composure she showed with the Gordon family, replaced by the ironclad authority of a woman in charge

"Any objections? Now's the time to speak up." Evangeline stated calmly.

With Cole's right-hand man, Asher, standing behind her, his respect bordering on reverence, it was as though Cole himself had entered the room. Who would dare step out of line?

After all, Cole, the notorious gambling tycoon, was a name that sent shivers down their spines. Cole might be bedridden, doting on Evangeline with every fiber of his being, but his reputation in the business and underground worlds was still formidable Everyone was convinced that she was Cole's granddaughter, and her eyes-calm yet. piercing-were a mirror image of Cole's own

David, who had just been ousted, served as her first lesson to the company. She did not even spare the old timers' pride

Who would dare cross her then?

Evangeline settled back into her chair with an air of relaxed authority and

honed in

to partner with Foster Group to take

Sea as a premier entertainment and vacation hub, envisioning

for a strong alliance to turn the tide. The Kingdom of the Sea' seemed like the perfect opportunity.

we all know the tight spot Foster Group is in," said Evangeline, her voice ringing with authority, "and don't tell me you're clueless

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Chapter 39

we sink our cash into Stonehill

Group will be gobbling up the market down south, and we'll be left babysitting a stretch of

move, they would be limping through the next few months, watching their funds dwindle. They

ideas?" someone called out from the sea

table, I'm speaking for my grandfather here, and it's a hard no from us. Let's shift