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Chapter 37: The Slander Leak
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2026-10-15 08:23:14
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The heavy mahogany doors of the executive boardroom swung shut, sealing Adelaide inside with twelve of New York’s most powerful corporate directors. Before Dean could even step off the private elevator down the hall, the conservative wing of the board had called an impromptu, closed-door interrogation. They sat behind a horseshoe-shaped table of polished cherry wood, their faces hardened into masks of severe moral authority. Adelaide did not sit. She stood alone at the center of the vast floor, dressed in a sharp cream-colored wool suit. Her hands rested casually in her jacket pockets, her dark hair pinned into a flawless knot, and the sapphire lotus brooch caught the stark light of the room. Arthur Vance—her father’s distant cousin—leaned forward, his palms flat on the table. "We are giving you a single courtesy, Adelaide," Arthur said, his voice dripping with condescending gravity. "Before the press conference at three o'
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By noon, the media frenzy outside Grayson Global headquarters had reached a fever pitch. Satellite trucks lined Fifth Avenue as reporters debated whether the scandal would destroy the upcoming international launch of Vance Atelier.Inside the Sterling Estate penthouse, Maeve Sterling celebrated her apparent victory. She lounged on a velvet chaise, sipping vintage champagne while watching a morning talk show dissect Adelaide Vance’s reputation."Look at her," Maeve purred, smiling at Adelaide’s photograph on the screen. "The spotless, untouchable prodigy. Let’s see how many luxury boutiques want her raw flax designs when the whole world thinks she's a liar who hid an illegitimate child."Oscar sat across from her, swirling the ice in his glass. Unlike Maeve, he looked uneasy. The satisfaction of his midnight revenge had faded, leaving him with a growing sense of dread."The press is eating it up," he muttered. "It's the lead story across Europe and
From Discarded Wife to His Billionaire Aunt Chapter 37: The Slander Leak
The cold night air did nothing to cool the humiliation burning through Oscar’s veins. He stumbled into the back of his waiting sedan, his hands shaking so violently he could barely pull his phone from his coat pocket. Adelaide’s words echoed in his mind like a rhythmic strike, shattering every last piece of his ego. A minor annoyance. She hadn't even given him the dignity of her hatred. Oscar gripped his phone, his chest heaving as a dark, toxic wave of malice swallowed his lingering regret. If she thought he was nothing, he would make sure she remembered his name for the rest of her life. He dialed Victor Vance’s encrypted line. The private investigator answered on the second ring. "Grayson? It's late." "Release it," Oscar snarled into the receiver, his voice tight and dripping with venom. "All of it. Tonight." There was a brief pause on the other end. "The Swiss medical f
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The quiet sanctuary of the VIP lounge didn't last forever. Eventually, the door swung open, and three senior members of Grayson Global’s international retail board stepped inside, accompanied by a major partner from the Swiss logistics firm.Dean gave Adelaide’s hand a subtle, reassuring squeeze before stepping forward to greet the executives."I need to address the European distribution timeline with them," Dean murmured softly, his dark eyes lingering on her face. "I won't be long.""Take your time," Adelaide replied, offering him a calm smile. "I'm going to get some air."She stepped past the executive group and walked out toward the grand terrace. The crisp night air carried a cool autumn breeze that instantly refreshed her skin. She walked over to the stone balustrade, resting her hands on the cold marble as she looked out over the dazzling cityscape below. The antique sapphire lotus pinned to her lapel caught the soft moonlight, gleaming like a beacon over
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The soft glow of crystal chandeliers illuminated the private rooftop conservatory of the St. Regis, while Manhattan glittered below. Inside, violins played a soft melody as waiters served champagne and oysters to the high-profile guests.Adelaide Vance stood near a towering arrangement of white orchids, surrounded by three major European buyers. Still dressed in her black tuxedo dress, she listened as the head buyer from a luxury department store in Paris praised her collection."The quality of the raw flax is exceptional, Miss Vance. My team is prepared to place an initial order for twelve locations across Europe by tomorrow morning."Adelaide smiled. "I'm delighted to hear that, Monsieur Laurent. My team will send over the revised wholesale terms before noon."After the buyers departed, she finally allowed herself a moment to breathe. The runway show had been a success, but exhaustion was beginning to catch up with her. She had fought supply chain sabotage, survived Maeve's media tr
From Discarded Wife to His Billionaire Aunt Chapter 34: The Green-Eyed Monster
The roaring applause that filled the grand gallery of the Metropolitan Fine Arts Hall sounded like physical violence to Oscar Grayson.He stood in the shadows near the rear exit doors, half-hidden behind a thick marble pillar. He wore a dark cap pulled low over his forehead, his coat collar turned up against his jaw.Nobody noticed him. In a room overflowing with international fashion royalty, billionaire investors, and glowing high-society figures, Oscar was invisible.From his dark vantage point, he watched Adelaide Vance step out onto the brightly lit stage.She wore a sleek, black tuxedo dress that clung to her long frame with immaculate precision. Her dark hair was styled into a low, gleaming knot, exposing the elegant line of her neck and her sharp collarbones.She looked radiant. She looked powerful.She stood at the exact center of the universe, bathed in a pool of brilliant white light, taking her bow as the most celebrated figure in the city.
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