Mr. Tycoon's Daring Wife

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arble floors. The atmosphere in the company smelled of power and prestige from the wealth accumulated

ng to be o

s in the best

s this more

eeping my expression co

inally be recognized for everything I had sacrificed, everything I h

ined for this

. While others doubted me, I proved them wrong. I had dedicated years of my life to ensuring Ba

as finall

d there was no one more suit

s of the boardroom and took a dee

s, top executives, and major shareholders. The tension in the meeting room was hea

unreadable as always, but I didn't think much of it. He was a busine

for every b

ow, smoothing down my blazer, and clas

ent the moment he

was

boardroom. "For years, we have built this company into a global powerhouse, overcoming chal

my chin.

his gaze sweepin

lent," he paused and continued. "Someone who has played an invalua

ing myself. All t

ly beginning to

orce in the company's growth. Their contribution

kening. Tears stung my eyes just hearing his sweet

mething in his eyes. Something like hesitation? Or was it guilt? But t

voice clear and strong, "that the next CEO

le

ath hi

I thought I ha

h

id his son, right?

the sound was far from me. The soun

posed to happen. I shook my head i

e man who had no experience, no discipline, no capability to l

y voice barely above

't meet

s tone cold, dismissive. "But the

od ran

as he

s fa

around me. "I don't understand," I pressed, forcing my voice to remain steady. "I've dedicated m

th a sharp look.

s all he had to say? W

an explanation, he del

to inherit this comp

felt lik

nded. "What

led the room. Then,

true Barrett. Y

opped into

round the table. The whispered

trayals, minor disappointments. But n

scarded. Like

r, standing on unsteady legs. "You're lyin

remained

said. "You were never

ross the table, lounging in his chair l

ion. I felt exposed and vulnerable, two

e I had made, every late night spent working, every dream I ha

, I had

. No power.

d the words at the tip of my tongue. "You're

ria

apped as Lucas pushed up

e to father. "Mark my words, I would ne

lked out of the boardroom, ignoring t

lt, everything I had