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Chapter 91 – The Edge of Retaliation
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2025-09-06 07:47:40Claudia Moreau had not set foot in the boardroom, yet her absence was felt the moment the vote ended. Evelyn knew it. The directors knew it. Even Celeste, calm and composed at the head of the table, understood that Claudia’s silence was not surrender. It was the gathering of energy for the next strike.
By evening, the news of the board’s decision had already spread across Seoul’s financial district. The headlines were steady, measured: Board Reaffirms Celeste Drake as Chairwoman, Confirms Hart’s Leadership. Investors responded with cautious optimism, shares ticked upward, and for the first time in weeks, Evelyn allowed herself a breath of relief.
That relief lasted until Noah entered her office with a folder in his hand and tension in his voice. “She is shifting her strategy. The whispers are no
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