The spacious private room buzzed with palpable tension. Joel appeared to relish the unfolding drama as he casually sipped his coffee, sporting a subtle smile.
Bryan stood frozen, his gaze locked on Angela in disbelief. The more he stared, the deeper his fear grew. She resembled their legendary new CEO, Angela, but it didn't make sense.
Angela had only recently taken control of the company, and there were so many pressing matters demanding her attention. It was hard to believe she could possibly be here.
Bryan's forehead glistened with sweat, and he suddenly turned to glare at Freya.
Sensing the tension, Freya quickly interjected, "Angie, what's going on? Are you out of your mind? Why are you talking nonsense?"
"My sister is not the one losing her mind. You're the crazy one. You're shameless and lack integrity. This company belongs to the Graham family, yet you think you're in control? I suggest you take a moment to reflect on your disgraceful behavior!" Zack quickly reprimanded Bryan.
He stood and pointed at Bryan's nose while cursing, leaving no chance for the latter to respond.
Bryan gaped at him in astonishment, struggling to find his voice. The smooth-talker before him was none other than Zack, Angela's brother. Rumors labeled Zack as an uneducated fool, troublemaker, and gambler—someone who always made messes for Angela to fix.
At that moment, Bryan's mental state crumbled. He gazed blankly at Angela, stammering, "M-Ms. Graham… You're Ms. Graham. You... you…"
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