NOVEL WEB Chapter 15: A Dangerous Game
Chapter 15: A Dangerous Game
The confrontation between Lucas, Evelyn, and Amara was inevitable. Each of them had their own motivations, their own agendas, and their own secrets. But as they came face-to-face in the boardroom of Rayner Industries, the stakes became clearer than ever.
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The Boardroom Showdown
The tension in the room was palpable as Evelyn and Amara entered the boardroom, flanked by their legal teams. Lucas was already seated at the head of the table, his expression unreadable.
"Ladies," he said smoothly, gesturing for them to take their seats. "To what do I owe the pleasure?"
Evelyn wasted no time. She placed a stack of documents on the table, sliding them toward Lucas.
"These are just a fraction of the evidence we've gathered," she said. "They paint a very clear picture of your illegal activities."
Lucas glanced at the documents but didn't touch them. Instead, he leaned back in his chair, his gaze shifting between Evelyn and Amara.
"And what do you plan to do with this... evidence?" he asked.
"We're going public," Amara said firmly.
Lucas's eyes narrowed. "Are you sure you want to do that, Amara? You've built your reputation on integrity. Associating yourself with Evelyn's tactics might tarnish that."
Amara's jaw tightened, but she didn't waver. "This isn't about me. It's about justice."
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Lucas's Counterattack
Lucas smiled faintly, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "You've both put a lot of effort into this, haven't you? But you've overlooked one crucial detail."
He pressed a button on the table, and the room darkened as a projector screen descended. A series of documents appeared on the screen, each one implicating Evelyn and Amara in questionable dealings of their own.
Evelyn's expression darkened as she realized what Lucas had done. "You're bluffing," she said, though her voice lacked its usual confidence.
"Am I?" Lucas replied. "You see, Evelyn, you're not the only one who knows how to dig up dirt. And Amara... well, let's just say your hands aren't as clean as you think."
Amara felt a chill run down her spine as Lucas's words sank in.
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The Turning Point
The confrontation reached a boiling point when Lucas revealed his trump card: a video recording of a private conversation between Evelyn and a high-ranking official. The conversation implicated her in a scheme to sabotage Rayner Industries.
Evelyn's face paled as the recording played. She turned to Amara, her voice low and urgent. "We need to regroup."
Amara hesitated. For the first time, she questioned whether aligning with Evelyn had been a mistake.
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Lucas's Victory—For Now
As the meeting ended, Lucas remained seated, his expression calm and composed. He had successfully turned the tables, but he knew the battle was far from over.
Evelyn and Amara left the boardroom in silence, each lost in their own thoughts. They had underestimated Lucas, and it had cost them dearly.
But both women knew one thing for certain: the game wasn't over.