The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 62

Heart of the Storm

Victor stormed out of the boardroom, his blood boiling. He could still hear Maria’s taunting words, lingering like a toxin in his mind. Her threats weren’t just personal anymore; they were aimed directly at his empire. The scandal, the media smear, it was a deliberate attempt to strip him of everything. And now, their company was on the brink of collapse.

Emma stood alone in the hallway, still shaken by the intensity of Victor’s coldness earlier. She wiped her tears, forcing herself to stand tall. Now wasn’t the time to fall apart. She knew deep down that Victor needed her strength, even if he wasn’t willing to admit it.

As her phone buzzed, Emma glanced at it quickly. Another alert from her assistant, Nadia.

"Emma, it’s worse than we thought. The media has picked up the fake news story about the Kira Group deal being fraudulent. It’s everywhere. They’re saying you and Victor embezzled millions."

Her heart sank like a stone. This wasn’t just an attack. It was an all