บททั้งหมดของ The Goddess of Divorce Made Me His Boss: บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

Bernard POVI sat in my truck outside the gleaming glass tower that housed Fernandez Real Estate, trying to calm my nerves and rehearse what I was going to say in the most important meeting of my life. This was it - my last chance to save everything. My business, my relationship with Tracy, my entire future depended on the next hour.Three days had passed since Tracy's public meltdown at our engagement party, and she hadn't spoken to me since. She was staying at her sister's house and refusing to answer my calls. The humiliation of that night still burned in my chest every time I thought about it. All our friends and family had witnessed Tracy screaming about how pathetic we were compared to Vanya's success.But today was going to change everything. Today, Fernandez Real Estate was going to invest in Fredrick Construction, and I would finally have the money and backing I needed to destroy Vanya's business once and for all.I walked into the lobby of the building, my shoes clicking on

Vanya POVI was sitting in my office reviewing designs for the New York Fashion Week collection when Marcus called with an unusual request."Vanya, I need you to come to my office this afternoon," he said, his voice sounding more serious than usual. "There's a business opportunity that requires your immediate attention.""What kind of opportunity?" I asked, setting down my sketching pencil."It's complicated, and I'd rather explain it in person," Marcus replied. "But it involves a potential investment that could significantly expand your business portfolio beyond jewelry."I was intrigued. Since winning the Chamber of Commerce award, several investment opportunities had come my way, but Marcus had never sounded this urgent about any of them."Can you give me any details over the phone?" I pressed."Not really," Marcus said. "But I will say that this opportunity has the potential to be either very profitable or very satisfying, depending on how you choose to approach it."The way he s

Vanya POVI walked into Bernard's office wearing my most powerful business suit - a navy blue Armani that made me feel like I could conquer the world. James Davidson, Richmond's business manager, had briefed me on exactly how to handle this moment, but nothing could have prepared me for the look of absolute shock and horror on Bernard's face when he saw me."Hello, Bernard," I said calmly, sitting down in the chair across from his desk like I was attending any other business meeting. "I believe we need to discuss the future of your company."Bernard's mouth was opening and closing like a fish out of water. His face had gone completely pale, and I could see his hands trembling as he gripped the edge of his desk."This... this can't be real," he stammered. "You can't be the investor. You don't have that kind of money.""Actually, I do," I said, pulling out the signed contracts and placing them on his desk. "As of yesterday, I own fifty-one percent of Fredrick Construction through my hol

Bernard POVI walked into my office building on Monday morning after three weeks in Italy, still feeling like I was living in a dream. The honeymoon had been everything Tracy and I had hoped for - luxury hotels, expensive restaurants, designer shopping in Rome and Florence. We had spent money like we were millionaires, and for the first time in months, I felt like a successful businessman again.But as I rode the elevator up to my office, I noticed something different. There was a new security system that required me to scan an ID card, and the receptionist was someone I had never seen before."Good morning, Mr. Fredrick," the new receptionist said when I approached her desk. "Welcome back. I'm Lisa Chen, the new administrative coordinator.""Administrative coordinator?" I repeated. "What happened to Jennifer?""Ms. Rodriguez is still here, but she's been promoted to Office Manager," Lisa explained. "I was hired to handle the front desk and visitor management."I walked toward my offi

Richmond POVI was sitting in my penthouse office, watching the live security feed from Fredrick Construction's conference room on my computer screen, and I had never been more attracted to a woman in my entire life. Vanya was absolutely magnificent - calm, professional, and completely in control as she systematically dismantled Bernard's sense of power and authority."Incredible," I whispered to myself, watching her deliver each piece of devastating news with perfect composure. "She's absolutely incredible."I had been watching the meeting from the beginning, using the high-resolution security cameras I had installed throughout the building as part of the "upgraded security system." Bernard had no idea that every word of their conversation was being recorded, or that I was witnessing his humiliation in real time.When Vanya had first walked into that conference room, she looked like a CEO who owned the world. Her posture was perfect, her voice was steady, and her eyes held the kind o