"President Clark! Are you really willing to destroy the entire Clark Group just to protect Natalia? Clark Group is the result of all our hard work, not just yours!"
"That’s right!"
Another shareholder shouted angrily, "You’re blinded by favoritism, but we’re not fools! We all know the truth! Natalia wanted the eldest Miss Clark dead, and you’re still covering for her!"
"In your eyes, is this illegitimate daughter the only one that matters? Are the rest of us nothing? Should the entire Clark Group be buried along with her?!"
"A bastard will always be a bastard—manipulative and ruthless. Snatching the position of a legitimate wife wasn’t enough; now, she even wants to kill the true heiress!"
Though the shareholders didn’t hold majority stakes, the company’s downfall affected each of them directly.
The collapse of any of Clark Group’s business chains would be devastating to their personal wealth.
Now, all of it was crumbling in an instant—because of Natalia’s lies and deception.
How could they not be furious?!
The room turned into chaos, filled with rage and resentment.
"Natalia, admit it already! You just can’t stand to see the eldest Miss Clark doing well! Confess!"
"You curse upon this family, say something! How shameless can you be? How could you even think of harming your own sister? Are you even human?!"
Natalia’s eyes were bloodshot, and her entire body trembled in disgrace.
Katie sobbed and wailed, but the shareholders ignored her.
Then, suddenly, someone kicked Natalia’s knee from behind—thud—she collapsed onto the floor!
Instead of helping her up, one of the shareholders immediately turned to Logan with a flattering smile.
"Mr. Reid, look... Natalia knows she was wrong. She’s kneeling before the eldest Miss Clark!"
Natalia’s face turned pale with humiliation, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks.
She didn’t understand—why?
Wasn’t Clark Group supposed to be hers?
She was the rightful heiress of Clark Family! How did things turn out this way?
She just wanted Selina dead—was that really so wrong?!
Logan tilted his head slightly. "Satisfied now?"
Selina blinked. "Mr. Reid, are you really helping me vent my anger?" freewёbnoνel.com
The man smirked lazily. "What other motive could I possibly have? Mrs. Reid, don’t overcomplicate things."
Hearing this, Selina turned her gaze back to Natalia, fully enjoying the sight of her kneeling in disgrace.
Natalia was no stranger to kneeling.
She always played the victim, making herself appear pitiful and helpless, as if the entire world had wronged her.
But this time was different.
This time, Natalia wasn’t kneeling as an act—she was truly at rock bottom.
Selina nodded approvingly. "Very satisfied."
"Then let her kneel a little longer," Logan ordered. "Jack."
Just then, the ringing phones across the room suddenly fell silent.
Jack chuckled. "It seems the Clark Group executives all agree that the person who proposed this marriage alliance with Steven was Natalia. Since Miss Clark likes Steven so much, why not have her marry him instead?"
Katie wailed, "But my daughter is already engaged to Ryan! Mr. Reid, you can’t do this!"
"If Natalia won’t marry him, then Clark Family must offer an explanation. Otherwise, how can we let our madam suffer such an injustice? Surely an illegitimate daughter shouldn’t hold more value than the true heiress."
Jack’s voice was crisp and professional, perfectly echoing Logan’s intent.
"Mr. Clark, it’s about time your company officially names an heir, wouldn’t you say?"
James clenched his teeth—this was a direct demand for him to recognize Selina as his sole successor.
If he did that... then what about Natalia?
The company was meant to belong to her!
But now, he had no choice.
With great difficulty, James forced out the words, "Y-Yes... I’ll issue the order immediately. In a few days, we will formally announce to all shareholders that Selina is my only rightful heir..."
"No, James, you can’t! What about Natalia?"
Katie lunged forward in a panic, her face full of desperation. "Natalia is your most beloved daughter! You can’t abandon her!"
Natalia had cried until she was completely drained. She couldn’t believe this was happening.
No shares, no inheritance, scorned by every shareholder...
Today was supposed to be Selina’s downfall.
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