BookToReadChapter 130 Yasmine's cheeks were still flushed as she climbed into the car.
Victoria pretended not to notice.
A few minutes later, Yasmine finally regained her composure.
Instead of heading back to Quantum Core Technologies, Victoria made a detour- she went to visit Emily.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer aunt, as always, was lying motionless on the bed. The nurses quietly left the room as soon as Victoria arrived, and Yasmine thoughtfully closed the door and stood guard outside.
Victoria sat by Emily's side. Another week had passed, and there had been no change at all.
When Emily was awake, her eyes would open, but when she slept, her breathing grew so faint that it was easy to mistake her for dead if you weren't watching closely.
Victoria called every day for updates, terrified that one day, her only family in this world would simply slip away. "Aunt Emily, please... cback to me," she whispered, tears spilling down her cheeks. If her aunt stayed like this forever-or worse, if she left-Victoria wasn't sure she'd have the courage to go on.
After a few minutes of silent vigil, Victoria began telling Emily about her life these past weeks. She poured out her tangled feelings and complicated history with McNeil, all the love and bitterness she'd tried to keep bottled up.
She'd always told herself it didn't matter anymore, but whenever she saw her aunt, she couldn't help but spill everything. Emily was the only person she could truly confide in.
Half an hour later, Yasmine tapped on the door and slipped inside, holding out her phone to Victoria. "Hello, Ms. Turner? Your company registration has been approved." Victoria replied quietly, "Thank you. I understand." There was a pause on the other end. "Congratulations. Can you confirm-Emily Turner is listed as the company's legal owner, correct?" Victoria looked at her aunt, lying so still, and squeezed her hand. "Yes. That's right." She handed the phone back to Yasmine, her eyes shining with tears.
"Aunt Emily, I promise I'll take back everything that rightfully belongs to the Turner family. You have to be here to see it." *** The next day At the Quantum Core Technologies executive meeting, Victoria stood by Curtis's side, diligently taking notes. Curtis was announcing new personnel changes. The most significant: Violet had been promoted from deputy manager of the Investment Department to company vice president-a leap of more than ten ranks in one stroke. No one could deny Violet's talent in finance, her expertise in gdevelopment, or the fact that she brought the massive backing of The Langford Group. Her promotion went uncontested.
"This new ghas secured another fifty million in investment from The Langford Group," Violet said, addressing Mr. Garcia. "And I believe this is only the beginning of our success. I've had the finance team run projections-by year's end, every shareholder can expect at least a three percent increase in dividends." She paused, then added, "Additionally, I propose we double employee salaries across the board. If everyone gives their best for the company, I'm confident the rewards will come." A faint, ironic smile tugged at Victoria's lips.
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Curtis, no longer as warm toward Violet as when he first brought her into the company, said nothing. The other executives barely reacted to En. Violet's speech; none seemed particularly pleased. Only Jack, the HR manager, managed a quick, "Thank you" Someone nudged his arm, and as the room's attention shifted to him, he quickly fell silent.
Violet had clearly hoped for more praise and looked disappointed by the flat response.
Curtis broke the awkward silence after a moment. "Let's wait and see the results before making any promises." When the meeting ended, Ailie didn't return to her office. Instead, she followed Victoria into the hallway, giggling so hard she could barely breathe.
Victoria rolled her eyes. "Is it really that funny? If Mr. Garcia hears you, you'll be out of a job."
Ailie snorted. "You're the only one who can keep a straight face. Didn't you hear Violet? 'Double the salaries!" Who does she think she is? Curtis brought this on himself-he let a wolf into the fold. Violet just got promoted and already she's trying to wrestle power away from him."
She lowered her voice, glancing around. "So, your ex-husband's plan is to use Violet Marchand to infiltrate Quantum Core Technologies, then slowly edge Curtis out? What-The Langford Group isn't enough for him? Now he's got his eye on his brother's company too?"
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