Evelyn Zhao sat at the edge of the large leather couch in Leo’s private study, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. Her eyes darted between her daughter Amara and Leo, who stood across from her with a sharp, distrustful glare. The tension in the room was thick, and every second that passed felt like an eternity.“I didn’t come here to cause problems,” Evelyn began, her voice soft but firm. “I came to help. You deserve to know the truth about why Victoria is so determined to destroy everything.”Leo crossed his arms, his expression cold. “Forgive me if I don’t believe someone who shows up after decades of silence, right when everything is falling apart.”Amara, standing beside Leo, glanced nervously between the two. “Let her speak,” she said, her voice quiet but resolute. “We need answers.”Evelyn took a deep breath and began her story.“Years ago, I was more involved with the Zhao family’s affairs than I care to admit,” Evelyn said. “Elder Zhao trusted me because I handled sensitive

The room was silent after Victoria’s latest attack. Amara sat at the edge of her chair, the weight of public judgment pressing down on her. Evelyn’s scandal was all over the news, with reporters swarming every corner for a comment. It wasn’t just her mother’s name on the line—Amara’s credibility as Leo’s partner was under fire too.Evelyn, sitting beside her daughter, looked fragile but determined. “Amara, I didn’t know this would resurface. I swear I only worked with Nathaniel to keep you and Callum safe.”“Safe from what?” Amara’s voice was sharp, her emotions raw. “Why didn’t you ever tell us?”Evelyn hesitated, tears welling up in her eyes. “Because I thought I could protect you from my mistakes. But now I see... hiding it only made things worse.”Leo watched the exchange from across the room. He felt torn. Evelyn’s pain seemed genuine, but he couldn’t ignore the fact that her secrets had put everyone in danger.“Amara,” Leo said softly, “you need to think this through. Defending

The aftermath of Evelyn’s sacrifice left Leo, Amara, and Callum shaken but not broken. However, they barely had time to grieve before the next storm hit. Victoria and Nathaniel had launched a relentless counterattack, striking at the core of Zhao Enterprises. Business partners began withdrawing, allies were forced to choose sides, and the remaining support for Leo seemed to crumble with every passing hour.Victoria wasted no time. Her influence stretched far beyond what Leo had initially imagined. She unleashed her power strategically, crippling Zhao Enterprises’ supply chains and tarnishing its reputation. Every headline painted a grim picture of Leo’s companies—a relic of greed and corruption in an industry desperate for change.Nathaniel, on the other hand, played dirtier. He leaked private communications, real and fabricated, painting Leo and Amara as conspirators with their own questionable agendas.Amara scanned the latest reports in frustration. “She’s not just after the compan

The team sat in grim silence, their determination hardening with every second. Callum’s capture weighed heavily on Amara, but her resolve burned brighter than ever. Victoria had crossed a line, and this time, Amara would lead the fight.Leo spread a blueprint of Victoria’s facility across the table. “This is where they’re holding Callum,” he said, pointing to a heavily fortified section. “Breaking in won’t be easy. She’ll expect us to come for him.”“She’ll also use him as bait,” Amara added. “That means traps, tight security, and probably Nathaniel’s spies lurking nearby.”Leo nodded. “We’ll need a solid plan. No mistakes.”Amara’s voice cut through the tension. “Then we need to move fast. Callum doesn’t have time for us to second-guess everything. I’ll lead the mission.”Leo hesitated, but he saw the fire in her eyes. “Are you sure? This won’t be just another operation. Victoria will make it brutal.”“I’m sure,” Amara replied firmly. “This is about more than Callum. It’s about provi

The walls of Leo’s office felt like they were closing in on him. The pressure, the weight of his family’s legacy, and the relentless pursuit of Victoria and Nathaniel had pushed him to the brink. But Leo knew one thing for sure: This was the final battle.Victoria’s threats had reached a boiling point, and now it was time to either take everything back or lose it all. No more running. No more waiting. It was time for a showdown.Leo, Amara, and Callum gathered in the dimly lit room, the air thick with tension. Maps and files were scattered across the table as they huddled together, strategizing their final move. There was no room for error.Amara leaned forward, her gaze intense. "We know Victoria is going to hit us where it hurts the most—Zhao Enterprises. We have to be ready for that."Leo nodded, his mind already racing through the possibilities. "We can’t just defend. We need to dismantle her network completely. If we don’t, she’ll rebuild even stronger."Callum sat in front of hi