Chapter 24: The Golden Child Speaks
The boardroom had never been this quiet.
Dozens of eyes were fixed on Vanessa.
No one knew what to expect.
Least of all Amelia.
For years, Vanessa had avoided board meetings.
She hated financial reports.
Hated corporate politics.
Hated anything that couldn't be posted online for millions of followers.
Yet here she was.
Standing in the center of the room.
Looking directly at Richard Hart.
And Richard looked nervous.
Very nervous.
Vanessa placed several folders on the conference table.
"Everyone should read page six."
The room immediately erupted into movement.
Board members flipped through the documents.
Lawyers leaned forward.
Investors adjusted their glasses.
Then expressions began changing.
Confusion.
Shock.
Disbelief.
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