Everyone in the small conference room heard Briar’s words loud and clear.


    In an instant, every gaze turned toward Edgar, carrying an odd mix of shock and ridicule.


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    It was no exaggeration to say that Briar’s rtionship with Edgar–and with the Jennings family as a whole- was hostile and beyond reconciliation.


    Yet, for reasons no one could fathom, Edgar always went out of his way to provoke Briar, as if he would not rest until she was pushed past the breaking point.


    They collectively thought, ‘Was he not simply courting disaster?‘


    Briar was no longer just the head of the Jennings Group. She was a miracle doctor, a master hacker, and an instructor at the DDC Vanguard Mercenary Special Operations Base.


    One might wonder what kind of ce that base was.


    It was a camp of merciless killers, hardened soldiers who could take a life without hesitation.


    Briar specialized in training those very mercenaries. At Edgar’s age, how many of her blows could he possibly withstand?


    Thanks to Nathan’s deliberate efforts as acting president, every employee of the Jennings Group now revered Briar after her hidden identities were revealed one by one.


    Even the few shareholders who had once resented her forceful takeover had since fallen silent, unwilling to stir up trouble.


    The thought wasughable–under a CEO with such overwhelming power, who would dare to oppose her unless they had a death wish?


    Surely, it was far wiser to fall in line behind Miss Jennings and wait peacefully for their year–end dividends.


    Thus, in the months Nathan held the reins as acting CEO, he had already taught every shareholder to know their ce.


    Every shareholder but Edgar, who seemed determined to tempt fate.


    With so many eyes on him, Edgar felt his face flush with shame. That rebellious daughter–she was the source of all his ruin. Because of her, he had lost both his wealth and reputation.


    If Len had not forbidden it, Edgar would have secretly disposed of her long ago.


    Before Len’s incident, Edgar had brimmed with confidence. After all, if he could kill Rosalia, then surely Briar could be dealt with as well.


    But justst night, Len had met with disaster!


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    There was still no solid evidence linking Briar to the event.


    Yet, deep down, everyone knew she had orchestrated it.


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    She was a “miracle doctor” who could turn a perfectly healthy man into a stroke victim overnight. Other than her mentor, the legendary healer Tristan, no one else possessed such terrifying skill.


    And since Tristan was a fugitive abroad, the only possible culprit was Briar herself.


    Edgar met Briar’s gaze. Terror wed at him, but in front of the crowd, he forced himself to stand <b>tall</b>.


    “…I’m a shareholder of the Jennings Group. Why can’t I be here?” he challenged.


    Briar’s smile lingered, but the air around her had grown icy and oppressive.


    She walked slowly toward the head of the table, each step crushing Edgar’s chest like a heavy weight.


    Step by step.


    it was slow, and crushing.


    Briar took her seat at the head of the table, inteced her fingers beneath her chin, and swept her frosty gaze across the room.


    The shareholders who had recently behaved themselves could still meet her eyes without guilt.


    But several others lowered their heads in panic, unable to withstand even a brush of her gaze.


    Finally, her attention locked on Edgar, who red back at her with false bravado. She spoke evenly, “Let me exin why you are not qualified to sit here.”


    She nced at Nathan, handed him a small USB drive, and gestured for him to connect it.


    Nathan took the small USB drive, quickly connected it to the big screen.


    Within moments, the projector lit up with a series of photos and copied documents.


    Brief as they were, the images contained irrefutable proof: Edgar had abused his position, lied, and siphoned off over a billion inpany funds for personal gain since assuming control of Jennings Group.


    The presentationsted barely three minutes.


    But those three minutes left every shareholder dumbstruck.


    They stared at Edgar in stunned silence.


    Not because theycked words, but because their rage left them unable to speak.


    He had embezzled over a billion!


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    Not thousands, not millions, not even tens of millions–but more than a billion!


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    For years, Jennings Group’s performance had declined under Edgar’s leadership, and their dividends had dwindled year after year.


    They had med poor management or stiff marketpetition.


    But now Briar revealed the truth: thepany had not been unprofitable at all. Edgar had stolen their money outright.


    How could anyone tolerate this?,,


    One shareholder mmed the table, sprang to his feet, and jabbed a finger at Edgar. He eximed, “Edgar, are you even human?


    “I could have turned a blind eye if it were hundreds of thousands, even a few million. But over a billion?


    “Do you even realize what that means? The Jennings Group could have remained a top–tierpany!”


    His outrage ignited the room. The others erupted, shouting, pointing, and cursing at Edgar in unison.


    If Briar had not been present, they would have torn him apart on the spot.


    Edgar staggered under the furious chorus.


    His mind raced, ‘It’s over!


    ‘It’s all over!‘


    He had never imagined Briar would be so merciless, exposing everything without warning.


    She had uncovered every secret, every stolen dor, and dragged them into the light.


    And she had done so at the worst possible time.


    ‘What was Briar nning?


    ‘Did she intend to throw Jennings Group away because Ashton had been cast out of the Wade family and she would soon lose his backing?


    ‘Or was she simply seizing the chaos in Shoneport as her chance to strike?


    ‘And am I… the “big fish” she had been after all along?‘ he wondered. <fnaf06> The source of th?s content is find?novel</fnaf06>


    “Miss Jennings, Edgar’s actions are unforgivable. How do you n to deal with him?”


    After the storm of shouting, Nathan cleared his throat, steadying the room, and voiced the question burning in every shareholder’s mind.


    Briar tapped her finger lightly against the table and dered, “Jennings Group conducts legitimate business. When something like this happens, we do what thew demands… we call the police.”


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    “Call the police?” someone echoed in disbelief.


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    “Yes. Call the police. Let them take him in for questioning,” Briar answered with calm finality.


    Only Briar herself knew her true purpose for handing Edgar over to the authorities.