Chapter 4: Beatrice’s Final Move
But Lady Beatrice Sterling did not become powerful by surrendering.
She disappeared from the ballroom for ten minutes.
When she returned, her confidence had returned.
“You think you won?” she said.
Evelyn looked at her carefully.
Beatrice smiled.
“I built relationships with people more powerful than you.”
Behind her, several investors stood up.
Evelyn realized something.
Beatrice had prepared a backup plan.
She had convinced important shareholders to support her.
The room divided.
Some guests supported Evelyn.
Others supported Beatrice.
For a moment, it seemed like the empire might survive.
Then Evelyn revealed one final piece of evidence.
A recording.
Beatrice’s own voice.
Discussing how she planned to remove the Sterling family permanently.
Discussing how she manipulated Evelyn’s father.
Discussing everything.
The investors listened.
Their expressions changed.
The woman who controlled the room had finally lost control.
“You recorded me?” Beatrice whispered.
Evelyn shook her head.
“No.”
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She looked around.
“You recorded yourself.”
