All Chapters of Heart of stone: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

With Mrs. Gable now a reluctant but valuable ally, May felt a surge of cautious optimism. The battle against Harding was far from over, but she finally had a foothold inside the boardroom, a chance to disrupt his carefully laid plans. The first order of business: eliminate Harding's eyes and ears.Using the proxy votes she had painstakingly gathered, May called for a special board meeting, ostensibly to discuss recent financial irregularities. Harding, ever confident and arrogant, didn't suspect a thing. He sauntered into the meeting room, a smug grin on his face, completely unaware of the storm brewing.The meeting started predictably, with Harding presenting a rosy picture of Lilion Corp's performance, glossing over the mounting debts and the dwindling profits. Mrs. Gable, following May's instructions, peppered him with pointed questions, challenging his assertions and demanding greater transparency.Harding initially dismissed her concerns, but as Mrs. Gable persisted, his composur

Chapter 49: The InsiderThe stakes had never been higher. With the Syndicate closing in and Harding's grip on Lilion Corp tightening, May felt like she was running out of time, and running out of allies. But just when hope seemed lost, a lifeline appeared in the most unexpected of places: Malory, Harding's former lover and confidante.Since her defection, Malory had been a valuable source of information, providing May with insights into Harding's strategies and weaknesses. But May still harbored doubts about her true motives. Was Malory truly on their side, or was she playing a double game, feeding them false information to lead them into a trap?The answer came in the form of a heavily encrypted file, delivered by Malory herself, containing a copy of the actual fraudulent merger contract, the document that proved beyond any doubt that Harding had conspired with Volkov and the Syndicate to steal Lilion Corp.May met Malory at a secluded location, a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of t

As James, May, and Alex finalized their strategy for the emergency board meeting, Harding, sensing the noose tightening around his neck, launched a desperate counterattack. He knew he couldn't win on the facts, so he resorted to character assassination, digging up dirt on May's past to discredit her and undermine her credibility.Harding, through his network of contacts in the media, leaked a fabricated story to a tabloid newspaper, painting May as a ruthless opportunist who had used her relationship with James Lilion to climb the corporate ladder. The story was filled with half-truths, distortions, and outright lies, designed to portray May in the worst possible light.The article hit the newsstands like a bombshell, sending shockwaves through Lilion Corp and the wider business community. May's phone rang off the hook, reporters clamoring for a comment, her inbox flooded with hate mail and accusations.As May read the article, her face paled, her hands trembling with anger and humili

The air in the Lilion Corp boardroom was thick with tension, a palpable sense of unease hanging over the polished mahogany table. May, having secured Mrs. Gable's unwavering support and sensing a growing unease among the other board members, had called for a vote to appoint an "Acting CEO," citing James's continued "incapacity" and Harding's increasingly erratic behavior.The pre-meeting, held in a smaller conference room adjacent to the main boardroom, was a pressure cooker of veiled threats, subtle manipulations, and razor-sharp exchanges. Harding, his face a mask of barely concealed fury, paced back and forth, trying to intimidate the other board members into submission."This is absurd," he thundered, his voice echoing through the room. "This entire meeting is a farce. James is recovering, he'll be back in charge soon enough. And as for my 'instability,' I have no idea what Ms. Anderson is talking about."He glared at May, his eyes filled with malice. "This is nothing but a power

The makeshift studio, set up in a secluded corner of Alex's apartment, was a stark contrast to the opulent boardrooms and executive suites that James Lilion had once commanded. A single spotlight illuminated the makeshift stage, casting long, dramatic shadows across the faces of the three individuals gathered there.The air was heavy with tension, a palpable sense of anticipation hanging over the room. The final act was about to begin, the culmination of weeks of planning, strategizing, and sacrifice. And it all hinged on this one video, this one confession, this one desperate attempt to save Lilion Corp.James, still recovering from his injuries, sat in a simple chair, his face pale but his eyes filled with resolve. May stood beside him, her hand resting protectively on his shoulder, offering silent support. Alex, ever the tech wizard, adjusted the camera, ensuring that the lighting and sound were perfect."Alright," Alex said, his voice businesslike. "Let's do a final run-through. J