Chapter 29
Chapter 5
I leaned back in my chair, casually resting my hand on the armrest.
Calmly studying everyone in front of me.
“How many of you here took money from the Montgomerys! Think you can actually take me down p>
The project director was the first to speak up.
“Ms. Sterling, today’s bullshit is obviously a setup! If anyone tries to force you out, the entire project department
walks p>
His voice was firm as steel, meeting the opposing side’s gaze head-on.
His words hit the stagnant air like a stone thrown into still water, instantly breaking the tension.
“R&D supports Ms. Sterling p>
“Finance supports Ms. Sterling p>
“Administration only takes orders from Ms. Sterling p>
Several more departments decisively moved to the project team’s side.
The long conference table now had a clear divide.
The three people on the other side looked increasingly uncomfortable.
Just then, Alexander arrived.
Behind him followed several men in expensive suits.
Clearly here to help him take over Sterling Corporation.
“Eleanor, why make such a scene? Just sign the papers, everyone saves face, and it’s better for the company too p>
As he spoke, Chloe immediately stepped forward, pushing a document across the table toward me.
I glanced down at it.
“In such a rush? You think just anyone can captain this ship
The smile faded from Alexander’s face, his voice turning col and harsh.
10:28
You Traded Our Son for Her? Your ‘Happy’ Ending Just Crashed, Asshole!
21.7%
Chapter 5
“Eleanor Sterling, don’t be ungrateful! Given the current situation, do you really have a choice? Sign it-it’s for your own good, and for the company’s good p>
“For my own good p>
I laughed like I’d heard the most ridiculous joke in the world
“Are you done with all your little tricks, Mr. Montgomery? Because now it’s my turn p>
Evelyn projected the prepared materials onto the screen.
A detailed bank transfer screenshot.
Two million dollars wired from a private account to Alexander’s overseas account.
Next came several WeChat chat screenshots.
Sender: Alexander Montgomery. Receiver: Chloe Laurent.
【Money received? Did you arrange the reporters? Make it quick, it has to look real p>
[Don’t worry babe, got the most professional crew. Just make your suicide act convincing and the netizens will definitely side with you. Then we can force her to cave anytime p>
[Good. Send me photos of the hospital rooftop setup. Find the right angle, make sure to get Sterling Corp in the
shot p>
Then Evelyn played the recording.
“…I can get a depression diagnosis certificate, proving my previous behavior was just from too much stress and out of my control… then everything gets resolved… nobody loses everybody wins… 600 million, that’s my bottom line,
take it or leave it p>
The last traces of smugness completely froze on Alexander’s face.
He instinctively took a step back.
The three men behind him looked even more horrified.
Finally, a message screenshot between Alexander and his cousin:
【Cousin, make sure to keep those wavering board members in line. Once Eleanor signs the resignation letter and fucks off, you immediately take over the business department. I’ll send you all the core project files within three days p>
An even deeper silence engulfed the entire room.
23 00
Chapter 5
“This… this is impossible p>
Alexander finally found his voice.
“This is all fabricated p>
The conference room door was knocked again.
Two people in federal court uniforms walked in.
One stepped forward.
“Mr. Alexander Montgomery? This is a court summons from Ms. Eleanor Sterling regarding illegal appropriation charges. Please sign for it p>
The paper was so hot Alexander jerked his hand back.
He stared at the summons thrust in front of him, then at the damning evidence on the screen.
Finally, his scattered gaze focused on my face.
I looked at the assistant in the back row who had been livestreaming the whole time.
I smiled.
“People who screw over true love should get what’s coming to them. Wanna pick your first taste p>
“Holy shit? 600 million hush money AND company files stolen? WTF p>
“Omg? Thought she was controlling… now I’m eating my words lol”
“Wow… heart black as hell. Suicide stunt AND conspiring to destroy his fiancée’s biz? Money over morals p>
“Court summons issued. Finally! Can’t wait to see this bitch & her side piece behind bars? Ms. Sterling = queen p>
Alexander stared at the livestream comments with deadly focus.
His lips trembling, but no sound came out.
The stage he’d carefully constructed had completely collapse in this moment.
Burying him alive.
♡ (0)
Joseph King
Joseph King is an editor and storyteller who ensures every chapter is clear, polished, and engaging for readers.