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Chapter 785 A Meeting with the Board
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Sterling Empire Headquarters.

Matthew met with the members of the executive board. The meeting was solemn and had an urgent tone.

At the head of the table, Matthew explained the reason for the meeting with authority and seriousness. Sheila was nearby, nodding in agreement.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I know you recommended Elaine Prates as my wife and the next Mrs. Sterling. However, her recent actions are harming our conglomerate.”

Matthew pointed to Evan. The secretary activated a projector, allowing those present to see a chart of the conglomerate’s stock.

“The stocks are plummeting. The finance department has been receiving calls from concerned shareholders. If this continues, we’ll have panicked people liquidating their shares for a pittance.” Matthew continued, serious and commanding.

Thomas and others nodded. The danger was real.

Many claimed that Patricia Borges was unsuitable for Matthew.

However, Elaine had gone off the rails and proved to be a walking disaster!

“That’s
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