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    sure!" Ophelia nced at Nathan''s aggressive stance and wasn''t sure whether tough or shake her head th thought. Like mother, like son


    Nathan, enraged by her expression, was just about to strike when several men in ck suits burst into the meeting room Before Nathan could react, they twisted his arms behind his back, forcing his head down onto the conference talde


    "Who the hell are you?" Nathan struggled. Despite his muscr frame, he was helpless and unable to move. His face flushed, humiliated and furious,


    "Ophelia, what are you doing here? Emily, call the police Nathan gritted his teeth, the sound of his bones grinding audibly


    Ophelia ignored his outbursts and calmly walked to the other end of the conference table, sitting across from Emily


    The room fell silent. Nobody dared to speak up in front of this group of intimidating bodyguards.


    Ophelia said calmly. "Emily, during your tenure, you misusedpany funds to the tune of seven million dors. On behalf of thepany, I am officially removing you from all your positions and cklisting you"


    "What did you just say? You have no authority to do that," Emily snapped back, panic shing in her eyes as she met Ophelia''s steady gaze.


    Christopher handed her a document, which Emily hesitated to take but eventually nced at. It was the share transfer agreement for Sungate Entertainment. Ophelia''s name was written clearly on it.


    You bought 30 of Sungate Entertainment''s shares? You think you can control me with just 3002 I own 35%, I still run thispany. Stop daydreaming" Despite her frustration over losing 30% of the shares, Emily clung to the fact that she still held the majority and believed Ophelia couldn''t shake her position at Sungate.


    "You might want to look again. My shares total 40%, Ophelia said slowly, her voice dripping with calm certainty.


    "What?" Emily''s hand tightened around the contract as she skimmed the important sections. "Impossible."


    She thought, I have only sold 30%. Where did the other 10%e from?"


    Suddenly, her gaze shifted to the actors sitting on either side of the conference table. "You you traitors"


    L Merrick, the top actress at Sungate, was casually filing her rails, her makeup bold and striking Her red lips curled into at sneer. "Oh, Ms. Hastings, we didn''t betray thepany. We just decided it''s time for a new leader. Why should all the resources go to you alone? Did you ever treat us like peoples"


    L thought, I have been a breakout star, but the roles I have been given in thest few years were abysmal. The goodwill I have built with the public has faded, and I have be nothing more than a cash cow for Sungate. Why should I put up with at any longer?" Emily''s shoulders trembled with anger and shame, her eyes red as she red at Ophelia.


    Nathan, still restrained, tried to turn his head but couldn''t


    Ophelia signaled Caleb with her eyes, and Caleb released his grip, allowing Nathan to stand.


    Nathan stumbled over to Emily, grabbing the agreement from her hands. "Ophelia, who do you think you''re fooling?" He didn''t believe a word she said and ripped the contract to shreds


    Leaning back in her chair, Ophelia smiledzily, "Christopher, make two more copies. Let him tear them up as much likes,"


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    Christopher smirked, his eyes behind his sses glinting with mockery. "Mr. Hastings, no matter how many you destroy, it won''t change the reality. Also, Ms. Hastings, your misuse ofpany funds will be reported to the authorities" "I didn''t do it" Emily quickly denied, her voice faltering


    "Whether or not that''s true isn''t for you to decide. The investigation will reveal everything" As Christopher finished speaking, several police officers entered the already crowded conference room, making the atmosphere even more stifling. The bodyguards quietly stepped aside.


    "Who here is Emily Hastings?" the lead officer asked, his tone grave,


    *1... I am," Emily stammered, her previous arrogance evaporating, and she shrank behind Nathan like a schoolgirl caught misbehaving.


    "We received a report that you misappropriatedpany funds, a significant sum that has not been repaid in over three months. Pleasee with us to the station for further investigation." The officer wasted no time, pulling out handcuffs. The fact that they had shown up meant there was already sufficient cadence.


    Nathan immediately stepped forward, blocking their path. "Officer, you must be mistaken. Thispany belongs to the Hastings family."


    Emily looked at him as if he were aplete fool. Her hands clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. She thought, Nathan must have lost his mind. What he just said is practically a confession, admitting to the embezzlement Ophelia watched the scene unfold in silence


    Ida, stillzily fling her nails, added with a sarcastic drawl, "Company funds belong to thepany, not to an individual You''ve harmed the interests of the shareholders, and we have every right to use you of misappropriatingpany *Pleasee with us. The officer repeated, taking out the handcuffs. Emily''s eyes widened with fear, and she recoiled in


    "It wasn''t me. Nathan did it. Why are you taking me?" she cried out, panicking.


    She thought. I couldn''t be arrested. I just couldn''t


    Nathan turned to Emily, his heart sinking. He thought. Is this really the sweet, innocent Emily I have always doted on?


    Emily, trembling and swallowing hard, pushed Nathan forward, stammering. "Thepany ountants can confirm it. I have no idea about the embezzlement"


    Nathan had never imagined Emily would betray him so easily. He had already intended to take the fall for her, but now he was beginning to question whether it had ever been worth it.


    "Is that true?" the officer asked, turning to Nathan


    "It was me... It was all me, Nathan confessed, his voice hollow.


    He willingly covered for Emily when the funds were used to patch up her financial mess. But now, looking at Emily''s desperation and betrayal, Nathan felt it was all just a cruel joke.


    The handcuffs clicked around Nathan''s wrists. Nathan slumped in defeat, his face still showing the red imprint from being pressed down earlier. He looked utterly pathetic.


    The officers turned back to Emily. "You''ll need toe with us too for further questioning"


    As they were led out of the room, Nathan nced back at Ophe, his emotions unreadable, but his jaw tightened in barely restrained anger.


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    With Nathan and Emily escorted away, the meeting room fell into a heavy silence. The staff kept their eyes down, stealing nervous nces at Ophelia, now the unquestioned new boss. Even L, who rarely respected anyone, quietly filed her nails without a word. Ophelia''s imposing presence had even subdued L''s rebellious spirit.


    Ophelia motioned to Caleb to dismiss the bodyguards.


    Once they left, the room''s stifling pressure began to ease, and everyone silently let out a breath they hadn''t realized they were holding.


    Ophelia looked around the room. "I''ll give you all five minutes to think. If anyone wants to switch agencies now, speak up. I won''t ask for anypensation for breaching your contracts."