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Chapter 1

Once the exposé went live, it exploded across the internet, shooting straight to the top of the trending topics. "Evermont Group CEO Caught Cheating on Her Wedding Day!" "CEO Mia Lawson Runs Off With the Groom's Brother! Steamy Car Video Leaked!" Back in the reception hall, I could feel mocking glances following me from every direction. I ignored them and kept my eyes on my phone, waiting for my fiancee, Mia Lawson, to call and explain why she'd abandoned our wedding. A moment later, my phone finally rang. The second I answered, her furious shout came through the speaker. "Adrian Sterling! What the hell have you done? Did you leak that video to the paparazzi? With the preparations for the IPO, this is a critical period for the company! "Do you have any idea how much damage this could do to Evermont Group? People are already doxxing Ethan and calling him just to curse him out! Get that video taken down—now!" I let out a cold laugh."So you do understand that this could

Chapter 2

This time, I wasn't going to let her get away with it. I posted a statement of my own. "The Sterlings and Lawsons' marriage alliance is canceled. Effective immediately, our companies will have no further business dealings or partnerships.""Mr. Sterling, are you sure you want to pull your investment from Evermont Group? 50 million dollars isn't a small amount. Are you really not going to reconsider?" Claire asked hesitantly."Pull it. I've already announced the wedding is off. I don't want Mia to see another cent of my money," I said. "Understood. I'll coordinate with the company right away. We should be able to complete the withdrawal within three days."After hanging up, I drove back to the house I had bought for our wedding. The house was mine. Now that our engagement was over, I had every right to take it back. It was time to go in and clear out everything that belonged to her—and everything else that had no business being there. But I'd only been gone for one night, a

Chapter 3

The wedding? I could hardly believe Mia still thought I'd marry her. In her dreams. I was already looking forward to the day she found out Evermont Group had gone bankrupt. I wanted to see the look on her face when she finally realized what she'd lost. After selling the house, I started thinking about the employees who worked at Evermont Group. I'd personally recruited most of the company's core technical talent and spent years building the team from the ground up. Now that I was leaving, I figured the least I could do was give them a choice about whether they wanted to come with me. The conversation went more smoothly than I'd expected. More than half the employees were willing to leave with me, and once they made up their minds, the resignations started coming in one after another. By the end of it, nearly 100 employees had walked away from Evermont Group. Mia had been dreaming about taking Evermont Group public. Now, with the company's key talent gone and my investment p

Chapter 4

Adrian's POVAfter filing the application to take my company public, I held a press conference to finally address the negative rumors that had been circulating online. When Mia first accused me of abusing her, I deliberately chose not to defend myself. At the time, I was focused on getting my new company ready for its IPO, and the rumors were actually giving me something money couldn't buy—free publicity.They were drawing attention to both the company and me, putting our name in front of the public without me having to spend a dime on advertising. Now that the time was right, I could set the record straight, turn all that attention in my favor, and create even more value for the company.In a strange way, Mia had unknowingly helped me once again. The press conference had barely been underway for a few minutes when Mia barged in. "Adrian Sterling! You really have some nerve holding a press conference here.""You embezzled 50 million dollars from Evermont Group and poached m

Chapter 5

Once I presented the proof, the people watching the livestream quickly changed their tune."So the embezzlement accusation was a lie after all! Judging by the way Mia treats Adrian, I feel like he's the one who was mistreated. There has to be more to this story! I believe Adrian Sterling is innocent!"I remained completely expressionless. "When did I poach them? They chose to leave with me."I looked directly at Mia. "When you let Ethan take over as deputy CEO and stood by while he ran the company however he pleased, did you ever stop to think that the people who worked under me might not want to stay?"Mia's expression shifted. "When did I ever tell you to give your position to Ethan? You gave it to him yourself because you felt sorry for him."She knew that if I managed to turn things around now, she would be finished. There was no way she'd admit to anything that might make her look bad in front of the cameras.But I had plenty of ways to show everyone exactly what she was

Chapter 6

"Mia, is that any way to treat your fiance? Don't forget why we're here!"Mia shot me an irritated glare, but after a moment, she reluctantly softened her tone. "Fine. Adrian, I was wrong to run away before the wedding. I'm sorry. But you didn't have to be so ruthless and destroy my company. I realize now that I can't make it without you, so stop being angry with me. "My parents are here to discuss our marriage again, so hurry up and invite them inside!" Her commanding tone made my blood boil. I let out a cold laugh. "Do I owe your family something? One minute, you say we're getting married, and the next, you change your mind, and suddenly we're not. Now that you need me, you expect me to welcome you back without a word? Do you really think everything happens on your terms?"Mia's face darkened. "Adrian, don't push your luck!" "There's something I don't understand," I said, staring at her. "Is this how you and your family ask someone for help? You've already run away with

Chapter 7

William Wallace of Harland Group was the last potential business partner I needed to win over.He was based in Kingsley, and the connections and influence he had behind him were not to be underestimated. My IPO application was at a critical stage, and securing his investment could make all the difference. If we could get William on board, my application would have a much better chance of being approved. I'd arranged to meet him at Harland Group's office, with Claire accompanying me. On the way there, she briefed me on the other companies competing for William's investment. "Mr. Sterling, it looks like Evermont Group is competing for this opportunity too. Could that put us at a disadvantage?"I frowned. "It wouldn't be surprising if Mia wanted a meeting with Mr. Wallace. Everyone knows that securing his investment could bring in tens of millions in funding. There's no way she'd willingly give up on Evermont Group while there's still a chance to save it." I paused, considerin

Chapter 8

Those employees were willing to testify on my behalf as well. I'd anticipated that Mia might try to use my criminal record against me someday, which was why I'd had Claire record statements from the employees years ago. The moment Mia tried to cause trouble, I'd have everything I needed to expose the truth and make sure she paid for what she'd done. William went through the evidence carefully before looking at Mia with open disdain. "And you have the nerve to accuse Mr. Sterling of using underhanded tactics? You actually framed the very person who once took the blame for you and went to prison in your place? Is this really all you've got?"It was obvious that William's attitude had completely shifted in my favor. I pulled out another folder. This one contained background information on the Lawson family. This time, I wasn't going to give Mia any chance to turn the situation around. "Mr. Wallace, these are records on Mia's parents. They've been involved in loan sharking and

Chapter 9

"You can call him right now and ask him what he's doing."As far as I knew, once my stepmother learned that all of the family's assets and businesses had been transferred to me, she'd decided to take advantage of the fact that the change in Ethan's status as heir had never been publicly announced. She wanted to find him a wealthy woman from a respectable family so he could live comfortably for the rest of his life. These days, Ethan had been busy going on blind dates and trying to win over wealthy women.Mia immediately called him, but he didn't answer. Panic flashed across her face, and her eyes turned red as she snapped at me, "Ethan promised he'd marry me. You must be behind this somehow! He's just busy right now. He'll answer any minute!" Eventually, Ethan picked up, his voice already filled with impatience. "What is it? I'm busy over here!" Mia choked back a sob and was just about to speak when a woman's sultry voice drifted through the phone. The sound of their heav

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