Chapter 1

As soon as I finished speaking, the students and parents seated below erupted in whispers, shooting judgmental and disdainful glances my way."Who does she think she is? So disrespectful.""She's clearly jealous of Mrs. Crawford and desperate for Mr. Crawford's attention. With him running a billion-dollar company, it's hardly surprising that some women fantasize about becoming his mistress.""Absolutely shameless."When Samuel Crawford spotted me from the stage, a flash of panic crossed his face, though he concealed it well. Monica Sterling, on the other hand, could not maintain her composure.She put on a show of indignation and hurt. "Sam, what exactly is she implying?"I ignored her theatrics and kept my focus on Samuel. "Mr. Crawford, you still haven't answered my question."Samuel instinctively adjusted his glasses before pulling Monica and her son into an embrace for everyone to witness."This is my answer to you."Monica's eyes filled with emotion as she deepened the em

Chapter 2

Samuel frowned at me before responding coldly, "I don't know you, miss. While I pride myself on my civility, I won't tolerate repeated slander against my wife and son. Our company's legal team isn't just for show!"Kaylee puffed up with anger and disbelief. "Dad, what are you saying? You don't recognize me and Mom anymore?"The crowd around us burst into laughter."Little girl, you're getting carried away with your act. Before Mr. Crawford takes more drastic measures, you should grab your mother and leave. Luminous Enterprise isn't something ordinary people like you can mess with!"Even Kaylee's classmates began to show their disgust. "Kaylee, how can you be so revolting? You seemed so well-mannered, but you're actually so conniving."Kaylee grabbed Samuel's sleeve, pleading to him, "Dad, what's wrong with you? Why are you saying you don't know us? Stand up for me and Mom! Can't you hear how horribly they're talking about Mom?"Samuel roughly shook off our daughter's hand, causin

Chapter 3

When Samuel heard Kaylee's words, his brow furrowed imperceptibly, and he shot me an accusatory look.My gaze drifted past him toward those who were fawning over the powerful while cursing Kaylee and me with the most venomous words.I looked at each one deliberately, calling them out by name."The Zimmerman family in the aluminum alloy business, the Muller family in the cement industry, and the Sacha family with their soy processing business..."As I calmly and clearly identified each one, these parents were stunned into silence, because I had named them all correctly.Luminous Enterprise's influence stretched across numerous industries, and all of these people depended on the company's goodwill to make their living.I announced firmly, "Starting today, Luminous Enterprise will terminate all cooperation with you."They were surprised at first, then burst into laughter while crowding around Samuel."Look at this woman! She has gone completely mad! First, she claimed to be Mr. Cr

Chapter 4

Samuel's face flickered with surprise as dark currents swirled in his eyes. His voice escaped through clenched teeth, "Did you call them here? Are you determined to make this situation irreparable?"I raised an eyebrow, my gaze growing colder. Before I could speak, Monica proudly addressed the crowd with her head held high."Claire, do you see that? That's Luminous Enterprise's legal team who's undefeated in court. Today, you and your daughter will leave here on your knees after spreading rumors and impersonating company personnel with your outrageous claims!"She added with extreme satisfaction, "I was the one who called them here!"I could not help but laugh aloud. HR and legal had already reported this matter to me earlier.Meanwhile, Samuel looked at Monica in disbelief.Monica winked at him flirtatiously, completely oblivious to his tensed jaw. After all, he still had concerns about my influence."Sam, I know you've wanted to deal with this woman for a long time. I've arran

Chapter 5

Samuel stared at me intensely, his hands unconsciously clenched into tight fists. Meanwhile, Monica remained oblivious.She excitedly grabbed Samuel's arm and quickly adjusted her hair."Samuel, hurry! Introduce me to them!"Pulled along by Monica, Samuel approached the group of distinguished individuals. He struggled to maintain his most dignified smile."What brings all of you here today?"These prominent figures completely ignored him, leaving Samuel's and Monica's enthusiastic expressions to fade into awkwardness.Instead, they walked directly to me. "Ms. Beck, everything you requested is here."Using that form of address caused an unexpected response. Parents and teachers appeared completely baffled."Ms. Beck? Why are they addressing her so respectfully?""Did I hear correctly? Are these influential people, whom we only ever see on television, showing such deference to this supposedly crazy woman?"Their expressions grew increasingly dumbfounded."This can't be possibl

Chapter 6

Samuel's face froze in disbelief. He slowly raised his hand to grip the divorce agreement.After just one glance, he shouted at me, "What? I will be left with nothing? That is impossible!"Before I could speak, Brendan responded with professional detachment, "If you have any objections, we can settle this in court. I am ready all the time. Though I should mention that no one has ever beaten me in litigation yet."I nodded approvingly and took the microphone again, "Second, I'm officially terminating Samuel's position as general manager and Monica's role as special assistant, effective immediately! From this day forward, Luminous Enterprise will never employ either of them again!"This livestream was being simultaneously broadcast on high-traffic digital billboards throughout the city. As I spoke, pedestrians at every major intersection stopped to watch."A citywide broadcast of Samuel getting kicked out! Claire truly lives up to her status as Luminous Enterprise's leader—what a po

Chapter 7

As soon as I finished speaking, these sycophants dropped to their knees before me in absolute panic.Their faces filled with terror as they pleaded, "Please show mercy! Please spare us!"I let out a cold snort. "Have you forgotten how superior you felt just moments ago? And how you passed judgment on my daughter and me?""We were blind to not have recognized you! You can beat or scold us as you wish—we won't complain. Just please let us off the hook afterward!"With that, they began frantically slapping themselves. But to me, this was merely submission born of self-interest—they were only doing it because I now held more power than they did.I signaled to my assistant, who immediately followed my instructions and played copies of the school's security footage.The video spread rapidly across all platforms.In the video, these people looked petty with their mouths open. They ignored Kaylee's feelings and only cared about Samuel and Monica.The most vicious profanities and basest

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