Semua Bab Abandoned by my ex, I accept his boss proposal : Bab 91 - Bab 100

Chapter 91Lily's Pov“Good morning, everyone,” I said, my voice steady, though my heart was pounding in my chest. I could feel the weight of their eyes on me, the weight of expectations, but I couldn’t let it show. I had a role to play, and I wasn’t about to falter now. “I know we’re all facing challenges right now, but we have a duty to protect the company and Richard’s reputation. Today, we will discuss how we move forward.”I paused, letting my words settle in the room. The faces around the table reflected a variety of emotions—uncertainty, frustration, a mix of anger and confusion. But there was something else, too. Something that told me, despite the tension, they were ready to listen. They were ready to work together.This wasn’t just Richard’s fight anymore. It was all of ours.“We need to act fast,” I continued, my voice gaining strength as the silence grew heavier. “The situation outside is dire, and we need a clear strategy to regain control. I don’t care what anyone says a

Chapter 93Richard's Pov The world can crumble in seconds—but rebuilding, even brick by brick, can begin with one right move. That was exactly what Lily helped me see during the emergency meeting last week. After her relentless insistence that I face the situation head-on and stop being silent about it, I decided to go live. I sat in my office, looked directly into the camera, and addressed not just my clients, but everyone who had ever trusted me and my brand.I told the world what really happened with the failed project for Mr. Frank.“This isn’t just a business error or poor planning,” I had said, holding back the storm of emotions. “This is sabotage. Someone broke into our warehouse and stole raw materials vital to the Frank contract. What Mr. Frank labeled as ‘incompetence’ was in fact a crime committed against my company.” I didn’t mention names, even though deep down I had my suspicions. The truth would come out in time. What mattered most was transparency and restoring trust

Chapter 95Richard's Pov I sat in my office at Lyle's Empire, the faint hum of the city’s pulse reverberating through the walls. Piles of proposals, financial reports, and countless emails stacked on my desk—each one demanding my attention. I had always prided myself on being meticulous, on keeping the empire I had built in check. Lily, who has become my most trusted executive, and the entire management team had been handling things exceptionally well in my absence. Their performance in my chaos had been flawless. My senior and junior managers had stepped up in ways I hadn’t expected, and though the empire had run as smoothly as if I’d never left, I wasn’t one to take their efforts lightly. It would be foolish to underestimate the importance of showing gratitude. After this whole situation blew over, I’d ensure they were properly rewarded for their dedication.But for now, the paperwork demanded my focus. The hours were long, the days blending into each other, but I thrived under th

Chapter 97Richard's Pov The figure entering the courtroom, his figure casting a long shadow across the floor, is none other than Elliot Wesson, the former legal advisor to R.L. TEC. Elliot had been with me during the early days of building the company, offering his expertise and providing legal counsel on everything from contracts to intellectual property. At the time, he had seemed like the perfect ally—sharp, strategic, and well-connected in the legal world.But things had started to change a few years ago. I had noticed small cracks in his character: minor lapses in judgment, questionable decisions when it came to handling sensitive company matters. I’d brushed them off as mere coincidences. However, looking back, I began to wonder if his behavior had been a reflection of something more—a hidden agenda.Elliot had distanced himself from R.L. TEC over the past year, citing personal reasons, but I hadn’t heard from him since. His sudden reappearance in the courtroom was enough to s

Chapter 99Lily's PovMy mind raced, trying to process what I had just seen. Was that really him? The figure standing by the door—the one I recognized but never expected to see again—had vanished so quickly, as if swallowed by the shadows. I couldn’t be sure. Was I just imagining things in the chaos of the courtroom? Or had my eyes betrayed me?Before I could ponder any further, Richard’s arms enveloped me, pulling me close, his lips finding mine in a soft, lingering kiss. The world around us seemed to blur, the noise of the courtroom fading into the background, and for a brief, blissful moment, everything felt right. His warmth, his strength, the reassurance in his touch—it all grounded me."Thank you, Lily. Thank you so much," Richard murmured against my lips, his voice thick with gratitude and relief.I pulled back slightly, my heart still pounding from the kiss, my mind still reeling from the moment before. "You don't need to thank me," I replied, trying to shake off the lingering