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illing her mind. The phone call from one of the company'

is an important decision that requires your approval as the main heir of the Redford Grou

eaving a void at the top leadership of the company he had built from scratch. No

sed?" Cordeli

arland replied hesitant

rarely saw at home but was always in the shadows. Alan was a ward secretly raised by Carter, far from pub

n't he?" Cordelia muttered to

pproval. You are the only

own to the family to lead such a big company? Yet, on the other hand,

s of shareholders stared at her as she took her place at the long table. Harland was at the end o

rter Redford appointed Alan as the candidate for interim CEO, but for this d

vier. Her father had entrusted this decision to her, but she felt unprepared. Alan looked at her, and for a m

said firmly, "If Dad has decided, then I will respect Dad's

, while others nodded in agreement. Cordelia signed the document, c

ingfully. Their eyes met briefly, and Cordelia k

me, Alan." With a professional smi

lot. The night air felt fresh, slightly calming her swi

w no one. Before she could react further, a rough cloth covered her mouth. A pungent smell filled her se

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ing every time her feet touched the cold ground. Every second felt like a trial, but

s. She entered her house with difficulty, gasping for breath. In the liv

e you want to live wildly?" Britt

lowed hard. "

ttany orde

r with hatred. Veronica, sitting beside her with folded arms, wore a disgusted express

enly broke the silence. Her sharp eyes pierced Cordelia, who sat

, tears welling up in her eyes. "I... I

aw you entering a hotel with an old man, Cordelia! Don't you have an

No, Sis, that's not true! I was kidnapped! I didn't enter

cuses. Do you think we'll believe that stupid story? Everyone knows what they saw

sten to me! I didn't do what you think. There's been a misunderst

ou think we're stupid? No one cares about your reasons. The fact that people are a

uel words. She tried to reach for Brittany's hand, but her s

! For God's sake, I'm just a victim. Please b

fate was cruel. Her biological father died. Now Cordelia lived with her stepmother and stepsister-who was the child of her

your father died, you've only brought problems. Now, you've destroyed our r

motion and despair. "I didn't do anything shameful. I don't know who

of your nonsense. Do you think we'll believe

ould give her a chance to explain. She was still naive, thinking this was just a misunderstanding

r tone piercing. "Veronica, take her to her room. Make sure she

ed Cordelia's arm. Weak and shocked, Cordelia could onl

her inside mercilessly. Just as the door locked, Cordelia collapsed to

ng to me?" Cordelia