Chapter 4

Richard's roar struck the silent boardroom like a boulder hurled into stagnant water.

Instantly, the room erupted.

"Claire did this?"

"How is that possible? She was stripped of her position yesterday!"

"Where would she even get that level of access?"

Whispers raced between the executives, their faces a canvas of shock and disbelief.

Jessica's own complexion drained of color in a heartbeat.

Yet she quickly rallied, her voice rising to a sharp, defensive pitch. "No way! Richard, don't let that woman fool you.

"We threw her out yesterday. She's done for, left with zilch! How could she possibly move company…