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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Three

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The Decision That Changes Everything

Valenticia’s POV

I walked into the boardroom with my heart beating too fast. Everyone was already seated. Some of them avoided my eyes. Others stared at me like I was a problem they needed to get rid of.

The chairman cleared his throat. “Valenticia, we will get straight to the point.”

I sat down slowly. “Go ahead.”

A woman from the finance team spoke first. “Your name being tied to Stefan’s lawsuit has caused a sharp decline in our stocks. Investors are panicking.”

Another added, “Partnerships are pulling back. They don’t want to be involved in a scandal.”

One of the older board members leaned forward. “There are rumors spreading that your emotional life is affecting your leadership. This is damaging the company’s future.”

I clenched my jaw. “My emotional life is none of the board’s business. And I haven’t failed any of my duties.”

The chairman cut me off. “This is not personal. This is about public image. The market reacts to perception.”

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