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    Those who once voiced pleadings now stood defeated, resembling withered husks.


    There was nothing else to be done.


    Compared to total expulsion and disgrace, her offer was, regrettably, a much better option.


    With evident reluctance, the shareholders inclined their heads, lips stretching into uneasy grins.


    “We understand, Ms. Hudson.” “Your directive is noted.” “You can count on our cooperation.”


    Sadie gave the slightest incline of her head, watching them line up in submission.


    One by one, under the quiet direction of security, the crowd trickled out.


    Turning toward the press still loitering nearby, she offered a measured smile. “Dear members of the press, if there are no further inquiries, kindly disperse for now.


    “Formal statement regarding today’s events will be issuedter by Wall Group’s public rtions department.”


    A bespectacled reporter leaned forward and raised his mic. “Ms. Hudson, considering the recent upheaval at Wall Group, will the International Business Exchange still proceed as intended next month?” It was the question on everyone’s lips.


    Sadie’sposure didn’t falter. A glint of assurance shed in her gaze. “We appreciate your concern,” she responded. “Preparations for the International Business Exchange began weeks in advance. When the day arrives, Wall Group will be ready to receive you all with a brand-new look. Stay tuned.” Her message, delivered with poise, left no room for uncertainty.


    The reporters exchanged nces, evidently impressed by her conviction. They refrained from further questioning and started to leave under the supervision of the guards.


    Sadie watched them go, then turned and stepped back inside.


    Reaching her office, she sank into the plush cushions of the lounge chair—only for Tina to barge in momentster, clearly just back from wrapping up coordination with the authorities.


    She was flushed, and her anger hadn’t cooled.


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    “Sadie! Are we seriously going to let those slippery old foxes off that easily?”


    Irritation still burned in Tina’s eyes. Getting away with a stunt like that was simply out of the question. How could anyone be so brazen? Those same shareholders had been the first to jump ship when stock prices dropped, and now that Wall Group was back on the rise, they dared to try and rewrite history? The nerve was unbelievable.


    Across the desk, Sadie stayed poised, her every move deliberate. She reached for her water ss and took a slow, measured sip. What mattered most was unmasking the puppet master—the one orchestrating the chaos from behind the scenes.


    Tina, quick-witted as always, immediately understood. “Sadie, do you think Malcolm’s behind this?”


    A small nod confirmed it. Sadie’s gaze grew colder and more determined. Malcolm’s cunning and ambition were well known; he was never content to stand on the sidelines. In moments like these, Sadie knew Wall Group needed to make an example—show others that reckless schemes came with consequences.


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