Elisa couldn't help but think about Bella and the rest. The company must be in utter chaos now, and Paul would seize the chance to take control. And that's precisely what happened.

No one had foreseen the company would undergo such a massive upheaval following the celebration banquet.

Elisa's sudden disappearance into the sea and various clues all pointed to Bella's involvement. She had become a prime suspect and was currently undergoing questioning at the police station.

The authorities had stepped in, and even the coast guard had joined the search for Elisa, but she remained untraceable. The night felt endless, and despite two full days of searching, the search radius had stretched to twenty kilometers, yet not a shred of evidence had emerged.

In truth, everyone was grappling with the harsh reality that Elisa's chances of making it were slim...

As for whether Bella held the key to Elisa's fate, opinions were sharply divided.

Back at the office, a voice claimed, "It's Bella, no doubt about it. There's evidence and witnesses. If it's not her, then who? She's probably gunning for control, but Ms. Benett underestimated her."

Others countered, "How could that be? Everyone knows Ms. Wickam and Ms. Benett were thick as thieves. With Ms. Benett in the picture, Ms. Wickam's future would've been golden. She can't be that delusional, right? If I were her, I'd stick to Ms. Benett like glue."


"Ms. Wickam's no longer calling the shots,"

Rochelle's sharp voice interjected as she breezed into the office area, exuding a palpable bitterness.

Her eyes swept across the room, eventually locking onto the individual who had spoken moments earlier.

Her lips twitched slightly as she added, "If you're so hell-bent on walking the same path as Elisa, I won't be the one to hold you back."

The person promptly clammed up, reluctant to utter another word.

Rochelle's entrance brought a sudden silence to the room. With Elisa gone, Paul's power surged, and Bella was still scrutinized. Naturally, Rochelle had reclaimed her position.

Those who hadn't given Rochelle her due respect in the past had faced consequences under various guises—some were demoted to less prominent roles. In contrast, others were simply shown the door.

Most chose the demotion route, as those cast aside by the Lin family found it tough to land solid positions within the industry.

The rest avoided stirring the pot, keeping their heads down. Only a handful of opportunistic types managed to thrive...

Meanwhile, at the police station, following a grueling round of questioning, Bella was informed she needed to maintain her cooperation with the ongoing investigation.

"Why? The chain of evidence isn't even complete. I should be out of here!" Bella challenged the police, her eyes bloodshot and full of frustration.

Bella seemed to have aged inwardly and outwardly in just a matter of days. Her appearance bore the marks of the trauma she had been through.

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