All Chapters of The woman behind the billionaire's empire : Chapter 71 - Chapter 78

Aurora read the message again.You finally found me.She looked at Daniel."Where is Richard?"Daniel's expression remained serious."At his private estate."Aurora stood."Then that's where we're going."Adrian shook his head."We shouldn't walk into a trap.""I'm not going alone."Grace immediately stepped forward."I'll arrange security."Daniel nodded."There's something you need to know first."Aurora turned."What?""Richard doesn't want your money."Aurora frowned."Then what does he want?""Control."Daniel pointed toward the folder."The original trust gives the Carter heir enormous influence over the family companies. Richard has spent years trying to find a way around that."Aurora closed the folder."Then he won't get it."---Richard's estate was surrounded by tall iron gates.Aurora's security team remained nearby while she and Adrian approached the entrance.The doors opened before they reached them.Richard Hale was waiting inside.He was an older man with silver hair

Aurora stood in the center of the room, surrounded by the people who had each carried a piece of the truth.For years, secrets had controlled their families.She was done letting them."We end this tonight," Aurora said.Daniel nodded."I know where Richard keeps the remaining records."Eleanor looked at him sharply."How?""Because I helped him hide them."Aurora stared at Daniel."You worked with Richard?""At first. I believed I could stop him from the inside."Adrian frowned."And did you?"Daniel shook his head."Not completely."Before Aurora could respond, her phone rang.It was Ethan.She answered."Ethan?"His voice was urgent."Aurora, listen carefully. Richard knows you've found the trust.""We know.""No. You don't understand. He's moving tonight.""Where?""The Carter headquarters."Aurora's expression changed."Why?""He's going to use the board to take temporary control of the company."Aurora looked at Daniel."Can he do that?"Daniel nodded grimly."If enough board me

Aurora couldn't stop thinking about the photograph.Margaret Rose.Who was she really?And why had her father hidden her existence?Back at the estate, Aurora went straight to her father's old study.She searched through every drawer, every cabinet, and every box.Finally, she found an old wooden chest beneath the desk.Inside were several letters.One envelope was marked:For Aurora, when she is ready.Her hands trembled as she opened it.Her father's handwriting filled the page.Aurora,There is a truth about our family that I never wanted you to discover this way. Margaret Rose was not simply my father's first wife. She was the original creator of the family fortune.Aurora stopped reading.She continued.She built the first company with her own ideas and resources. When she disappeared, my father took control of everything. He allowed the world to believe the fortune belonged to him.Aurora's eyes widened.Her grandfather had stolen the credit.But there was more.Margaret left be

Aurora stared at Marcus's name on the document."Where is he?" she asked.Clara shook her head. "He left the moment he realized we'd discovered the truth."Aurora immediately called security."Find Marcus. Do not confront him. Just locate him."Minutes later, Grace rushed into the room."Ma'am, his office is empty."Aurora frowned. "What about the security cameras?""Disabled."Margaret quietly spoke. "He's going to the vault."Aurora turned toward her."Why?""Because the original agreement is still there."Aurora grabbed her coat."Then we get there first."---They arrived at the family vault just before midnight.The door was already open.Aurora stepped inside cautiously.Marcus stood beside the safe.He turned around.For a moment, he looked almost relieved to see her."You finally understand," he said.Aurora's voice was steady."I understand that you betrayed me."Marcus shook his head."I betrayed the people who stole everything from my family.""Your family?""My grandfather