All Chapters of CEO's Dare Bride : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Nathan entered Rafael’s house without knocking. The butler tried to stop him, but Nathan walked past and went straight into Rafael's study. He carried the morning paper with him. The Newspaper headline was engraved in his memory: Scandal in Oceanic Group— Nathan Reed Implicated.Rafael was sitting in his leather chair, with a glass of whiskey in his hand. Patricia sat at the opposite side of the table scrolling on her phone.Nathan threw the newspaper onto the table toward Rafael. “You did this,” Nathan said.Rafael didn’t even look down. He sipped his drink, as though Nathan had not spoken.Patricia glanced up from her screen. “What’s this now?”Nathan stabbed a finger at the headline. “This. My name is all over the news. Fraud. Offshore companies. And somehow, I’m the only one exposed. You leaked it.”Patricia’s brow lifted slightly. “You sound paranoid.”“Don’t play with me,” Nathan snapped. “You think I wouldn’t notice? Everything in that article matches the files we reviewed tog

Ace walked into his office and closed the door behind him. Brian and Mark were already seated, and lots of files were open in front of them. Liam from IT came in last, holding a tablet.Ace sat down. “Let’s begin,” he said.Brian spoke first. “The press statement issued worked. Our investors are calm. But the board is restless, and no one has seen Vane. It looks like Vane is missing. No one has seen him since his suspension.”Ace nodded. “That means he is guilty, and he knows we’re closing in on them.”Mark added, “We traced one more shell company tied to Hermis. Rafael is using a proxy to buy shares quietly. If we don’t act fast, he’ll reach the percentage needed to take charge.”Liam slid the tablet forward for others to see. “And we found something else. Emails from Vane’s private account. It was encrypted. But we were able to break part of it.”Ace looked at the screen. “What’s in it?”Liam pointed to the screen of his tablet. “Vane has been updating Rafael weekly. He has been sen

Emma got to the office early and started working on the papers spread across the desk. Lola’s voice came from the phone on speaker.“Three accounts,” Lola said. “Padita Trust, Valadium Holdings, and a Cayman account under Rafael’s cousin David Hoffman. These three are the anchors.”Emma wrote their names down in her diary. “And they are linked to Oceanic shares?”“Yes,” Lola replied.“Are they also linked with Blacke Tech?” Emma asked.“Yes, these are the prime buyers of the shares. They are the more prominent shell companies. Even though he is using other smaller shell companies for his acquisition, these three are the real deal.” Lola explained. “The purchases are quiet but steady. If you freeze them, he cannot move further.” Lola went on to explain further. Emma said, “How strong is the proof of the purchases?”“The transfers match his public moves. The proxy directors are tied to him. It is clear enough.” Lola said.Emma said, “If I act now, he will be blocked.”“That is why I

Ace walked into the kitchen. Emma was at the table, coffee in her hand, her phone buzzing on the counter.“Any word?” he asked.Emma nodded. The freezes went through, Padita. Vanadium and the Cayman account. All locked.”Ace sat down across from her. “Then, Rafael has lost his anchors.”Emma said, “He will notice soon. that is, if he hasn't noticed already.”The door opened, and Brian came in with a folder. His face was serious. “Morning. I came straight here,” he said.Ace asked, “What do you have?”Brian set the folder down. “I learned that the accounts that Emma petitioned have been frozen. The court confirmed the freezes. Orders are official. The accounts are frozen until the hearing.”Emma asked, “Any sign Rafael has moved yet?”Brian shook his head. “Not yet. We are watching for any sign of transfers, but none yet. He is quiet, which is unlike him.”Ace said, “He is planning. He will react when he sees it.”Emma looked at Brian. “Are we safe from leaks?” Brian said, “I spoke to

Nathan sat alone. His phone lit up again. Unknown Caller. He stared at it. He whispered, “What do you want from me?”The phone rang on. He pressed the answer. A voice came through, low and firm. “You are in danger, Nathan.”Nathan gripped the phone. “Who is this?”Silence for a few seconds. Then, “Not your enemy. Listen,” said the caller.Nathan muttered, “Everyone says that before they stab me. Tell me who you are, or I will cut this call.”The voice said, “They used you. You know this already. Rafael. Patricia. They left you with the blame. They were not the only ones to be blamed; you were too greedy and resentful. That is why you allowed yourself to be used by those two.”Nathan pressed his forehead with his palm. “You think I don’t know? You think I’m blind? My name is everywhere. They’re free. I’m ruined.”The voice replied, “Not yet ruined. You still have proof. Use it.”Nathan frowned. “You know about the files? How do you know about the files? Are you stalking me?”The voice