Chapter 25
Third Person The boardroom fell into stunned silence as Lila stepped fully inside. No one had expected her to appear. Especially not today. Alexander rose halfway from his chair, shock flashing across his face. “Lila… what are you doing here?” But Lila’s eyes were not on him. They were locked on Richard Kane. The older man’s expression had hardened instantly, his calm mask cracking for the first time that day. “You shouldn’t be here,” Richard said coldly. Lila held the folder tighter. “Actually,” she replied, her voice steady despite the pounding in her chest, “this is exactly where I need to be.” Murmurs spread through the room. The chairman frowned. “This meeting is for shareholders and board members only.” “I know,” Lila said. Then she placed the folder on the long confe
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