IMDD CHAPTER 142 [NOVEL] (Patreon)

Elise's voice quivered with uncertainty. "But what if Father refuses to heed your advice? What if Eva rejects Father's offer to become CEO again if he doesn't grant her the desired share?"

Mike's confidence exuded as he dismissed her concerns. "Don't worry about that. Eva has no leverage to blackmail us. Have you forgotten about our trump card?" His tone dripped with assurance. "If she dares to make any move, we can simply cast her aside once more, and this time she won't find her way back. Instead, she'll find herself behind bars."

His laughter filled the room, echoing with sinister delight.

Elise, however, still held a flicker of doubt. "But are you truly certain that everything is foolproof? Eva could still fight us in court. And if she manages to find a skilled attorney, they might uncover some hidden loophole."

A chilling grin played across Mike's face, his voice dripping with a calculated calmness. "Elise, I have been planning this for years, taking every step with meticulous care. I don't believe anyone will unearth the truth. But even if some foolish individual dares to dig deeper than necessary, rest assured, I can handle it. It's a simple choice—either grease their palms with money or orchestrate their demise in a meticulously planned 'accident.' It's as easy as that."

Elise's concern lingered as she cautioned him, "Still, you must exercise utmost caution, Mike."

His confidence remained unwavering. "Of course, I will. Have I ever been caught in all these years?" His words dripped with a dangerous arrogance, a testament to his unwavering belief in his ability to manipulate and evade justice.

The sound of a vibrating phone disrupted their conversation, causing an interruption in the air. "Alright, we're on our way!" Elise's voice rang out with enthusiasm. "Let's go, Mike! Father is waiting in the conference room."

A hint of amusement colored Mike's response. "Ah, so he couldn't resist the urge to immediately celebrate, huh?"

As the door closed behind them, Eva's gaze fixated on her phone. With a quick tap on the red button, she halted the recording and saved it. A dangerous gleam ignited in her piercing blue eyes as she lifted her chin defiantly. "Enjoy yourselves to the fullest now," she whispered, her voice filled with a steely resolve.

Though she wasn’t even feeling angry anymore at those money-hungry pair she once called parents, it was the revelation that these two, Mike and Elise Young, had been aware of everything all along that stoked her quiet rage. Samuel Young had broken his own promise and apparently divulged every detail about her and her plans to them. The knowledge of their awareness sent a surge of fury coursing through Eva's veins.

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Having swiftly sent the recording to the person Gage had introduced her to a few days prior, Eva slung her bag over her shoulder and quietly exited the office. This individual was entrusted with safeguarding the recordings until the moment she gave the signal, at which point they would release the incriminating evidence to all media outlets. Eva held firm belief in this person's reliability, as Gage had vouched for their trustworthiness. Gage had also informed her that this person had handled the media fallout from Jessa's scandal, further solidifying Eva's faith in their capabilities.

While Gage had recently assured her that he had already resolved her case and was simply awaiting her signal, Eva made a conscious decision not to inquire further about his investigation. She was extremely thankful to Gage, but at this moment, she wanted to leverage the recordings she had just coincidentally acquired to turn the tables in her favor.

Eva harbored no concerns about Gage feeling his efforts were in vain. She knew him well enough to understand that he respected her autonomy and preferred her to handle matters her own way. Gage had consistently encouraged her to confront the Youngs directly, never making any move without her explicit permission. Moreover, she could still utilize Gage's findings and insights to bolster her own strategy.

Now that the Youngs had regained their position at the pinnacle, Eva was prepared to strike with all her might. Her return and involvement in these events were driven by a single purpose: she never wanted to bring XY Corporation down while they were already in decline. Instead, she wanted XY to ascend to the very pinnacle once more, only to experience a cataclysmic fall from grace. A fall so devastating that they would be rendered utterly incapable of rising again.