Shattered Vows: Silent Revenge. のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 71 - チャプター 80

Serena's Pov The conference hall buzzed with life. Rows of chairs filled quickly as people streamed in, murmuring in excitement. The large screen at the front displayed the company’s logo and a countdown timer. My heart pounded as I stood at the side of the stage, watching everything unfold.Adrien stood close by, calm as ever, speaking quietly with the team handling the technical setup. His presence gave me courage. Even though I still carried the sting of the scam, I reminded myself that today was different. Today was about something real, which was our work, our product, and future.Bridget then came to me with a clipboard in hand. “Everything’s on schedule. The press is here, the partners are seated, and the team is ready.”I nodded, forcing a smile. “Good. Let’s make this count.”The lights dimmed slightly as the countdown reached the final seconds. Adrien gave me a small nod, and together we walked onto the stage. A wave of applause rose from the crowd, flashing cameras capturi

Serena's Pov The office was alive with energy. Everywhere I turned, I saw faces lit with joy and excitement. People moved around carrying glasses of juice, plates of snacks, and even tiny celebratory flags someone must have brought from home. Laughter spilled from every corner. Phones rang, keyboards clicked, and the big screen at the front of the room flashed with notifications, orders coming in, emails from new clients, and messages from international investors.It felt like standing in the middle of a dream.“Miss Serena, look at this!” Bridget rushed over with her tablet in hand, her eyes shining. Another partnership request, this time from a company in Berlin. They’re offering to collaborate on distribution.”I took the tablet, scanned the message. A smile tugged at my lips. “Berlin? That’s huge.”She nodded, almost bouncing on her feet. “This is just the beginning, ma'am. People are talking about us everywhere.”I laughed softly, shaking my head. Just months ago, I had been un

Serena's Pov The office had returned to its usual rhythm, but this time it felt different, lighter, freer. After the press conference, the storm that had threatened to swallow me seemed to pass. Instead of doubt, we saw support. Messages of encouragement filled our inbox, customers praised our honesty, and investors kept calling.“Sales are up another twenty percent,” Bridget informed me one morning, almost bouncing with excitement. “People are even leaving comments saying they trust us more now.”I smiled, though a part of me still held back. “That’s good. Let’s keep the momentum.”The fact that we had settled things this fast after an issue came up made me feel like a conqueror though, and like there was nothing else that could bring me down. What else could it be?But then, little did I know that the peace I had wouldn't last long.It all started with a blog post which I woke up to. A small site, barely known, published a piece linking my past to my family. It mentioned debts my f

Serena’s POVI woke to a gentle pressure against my neck and a soft, familiar kiss. Adrien’s warmth pressed against me for a moment, and I felt a quiet comfort settle through me. Even in the midst of chaos, mornings like this reminded me why we endured everything together.“Morning,” he murmured, pulling back just enough to smile down at me.I smiled sleepily, enjoying the brief intimacy before the day pulled us apart. Rolling out of bed, I headed to the bathroom for a bath. The water was hot and soothing, washing away the lingering tension of the previous day. I let my thoughts drift for a moment, thinking about Killian, the leaks, and the team’s strategy. I knew I couldn’t let fear or anger take control.After the bath, I dressed quickly in comfortable office-appropriate attire and made my way to the kitchen. The morning sunlight streamed in through the windows as I prepared a light breakfast which was scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh fruit. Adrien joined me, dressed casually for hi

Serena’s POVThe office felt almost peaceful this morning. For the first time in weeks, there were no alerts, no panicked calls, and no urgent emails demanding immediate responses. I walked through the workspace, noting the subtle but visible relief on my team’s faces. Bridget was already at her desk, checking updates, and Eliza was reviewing the analytics for the day.“Ma’am, it’s quiet,” Bridget said, approaching me cautiously. “The leaks have stopped.”I raised an eyebrow, keeping my expression calm. “Stop? Just like that?”Eliza glanced up from her laptop. “For now." Killian’s network had gone quiet. No posts, no suspicious activity. We can’t assume it will last, but it’s a pause.I let out a slow breath, relief washing over me, but I forced myself to stay grounded.“Good. But stay alert. This calmness could be temporary. The moment we let our guard down, things could start again.Even with the warning in mind, the peace and quiet was a relief. The office’s atmosphere was much bet