Kapitel 9: Chapter 9: The Conference Showdown
The day of the press conference arrived, and the city buzzed with anticipation. Everyone wanted to hear how Aghav Enterprises and Clarissa Black would explain the scandal that had unfolded at the wedding. Cameras from every major news outlet lined the hall, reporters armed with questions sharper than daggers.
I sat in my office, my eyes glued to the live broadcast on the massive screen in front of me. Josef stood by my side, a tablet in his hand, ready to execute the final act of our carefully crafted plan.
"Are you sure about this, Miss Emily?" Josef asked, his voice tinged with concern. "This will completely destroy them."
I glanced at him, a cold determination in my eyes. "That's the point, Josef. They showed no mercy when they ruined my life. Now, they'll taste their own medicine."
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The conference began with Aghav stepping onto the stage, his expression carefully composed but betraying the strain beneath. Clarissa followed, her designer dress and forced smile doing little to mask her anxiety. They sat at the long table, microphones in front of them, and faced the barrage of questions from the press.
"Mr. Black, how do you respond to the allegations about your unethical business practices?" one reporter asked.
"Miss Black, do you have any comment on the video evidence presented at your wedding?" another shouted.
Aghav raised a hand to silence them. "Ladies and gentlemen, we understand your concerns. The videos shown at our wedding were fabricated, maliciously designed to defame us. We are investigating the source of this attack and will take legal action against those responsible."
Clarissa nodded, adding, "This is nothing more than an attempt to tarnish our reputation. We have nothing to hide."
I smirked at her audacity. "Nothing to hide, huh? Let's see about that."
"Josef," I said, my voice cutting through the tension in the room, "it's time."
Josef nodded and tapped a button on his tablet. Across the city, including the conference hall, screens lit up with a live feed. The reporters gasped as the broadcast interrupted the press conference.
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The video began with grainy footage of Clarissa and Aghav in a heated argument, their voices raised as they discussed their betrayal of me.
"I don't care how it looks," Clarissa hissed. "We needed her out of the way. She was too ambitious, too smart. She would've taken everything if we didn't stop her."
"Do you think this is easy for me?" Aghav snapped. "I loved her once, Clarissa. But you pushed me into this!"
"Don't act like a victim," she retorted. "You chose power over her. Just like I did. We're in this together."
The video cut to scenes of Aghav signing illegal deals, transferring funds to offshore accounts, and bribing officials. Then came the most damning clip: Clarissa, standing over my unconscious body, her hands stained with blood, as she whispered, "Goodbye, Emily."
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The room erupted into chaos. Reporters shouted questions, cameras zooming in on the panicked faces of Aghav and Clarissa.
"This is outrageous!" Clarissa screamed, leaping to her feet. "Turn that off!"
But the damage was done. The audience had seen everything.
I turned off the live feed in my office, leaning back in my chair with a satisfied smile. Josef looked at me, his expression unreadable.
"What now, Miss Emily?" he asked.
"Now," I said, "we let the world tear them apart."
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Across the city, protests erupted outside Aghav Enterprises. Investors pulled out, stock prices plummeted, and lawsuits began piling up. Clarissa and Aghav became pariahs overnight, their perfect lives unraveling thread by thread.
Meanwhile, I prepared for the next phase of my plan. This wasn't just about destroying them—it was about building something new, something untouchable.
"Josef," I said, "contact the board of Aghav Enterprises. Let them know I'm willing to step in and stabilize the company."
Josef's eyes widened. "You're taking over their empire?"
I smirked. "Why not? It was built on lies and stolen dreams. It's time for a real leader to take charge."
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The chapter ends with Emily walking into the boardroom of Aghav Enterprises, her presence commanding and unyielding. As she takes her seat at the head of the table, the room falls silent, and her voice rings out:
"Let's begin."
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