The Wrong Woman

Zach's expression remained stern as he addressed the shareholders with authority, "It's been a while."

"Mr. Hoffis Senior, can you explain what's happening here?"

The shareholders bombarded Zach with questions, eager for explanations.

Zach motioned toward the lawyers standing beside him. "My previous will, power of attorney, and all documents related to the inheritance of my assets in my name have been nullified. My legal team has taken care of these issues.

"I haven't left a single cent of my fortune to my adopted son, so she..." Zach pointed accusingly at Avery, "...is merely a kidnapper, a fraudster, a white-collar criminal."

Avery's fists clenched upon hearing this. She glanced around, only to realize that Hugo had vanished without a trace.

Her face paled, drained of any remaining defiance.

As confusion rippled through the room, Avery's smirk grew colder, her teeth gritted in a final, desperate attempt. "You heartless old man, don't you care about the lives of your son, daughter-in-law, and grandson?"

Zach's fists clenched tightly, his rage simmering beneath the surface.

Nathan responded calmly, "Why don't you reach out to them and see if they dare to make a move?"

Avery erupted in anger. "You think I won't?"

her phone, eager to make the call. But

grabbed another phone, only to encounter

she gasped for breath as she reached for her

that the signal on all the phones in the

Avery sank into her

silent signal from Nathan, two of his subordinates approached, swiftly apprehending Avery and escorting her

was dragged away, she yelled furiously, "Just you wait! He'll kill every single one

anxiously scanned her surroundings and whispered to Nathan, "Nate, where's Lucas?" Nathan reassured her calmly, "Don't

Mila nodded in relief.

Zach knocked aside

table, his hands gripping its surface tightly. His stare was piercing,

alive. And my company remains

few words, he conveyed the bitterness and

elevators were disabled,

frantically pressed the buttons but to no avail.

and stepped into the stairwell, he froze

by four soldiers, Cole stood

composed tone, Cole said, "Lucas, don't assume that altering your appearance and voice will

Cole solo was already daunting, let alone with four armed soldiers