Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 183

Chapter 183

Silence fell over the hall.

The thunderous applause died instantly, as though someone had cut the sound from the room. Conversations halted mid- whisper. Even the clinking of glasses ceased.

For a brief moment, the entire venue seemed to have forgotten how to breathe.

Hundreds of eyes turned toward the stage, all fixed on CEO Zandrie Wallace.

No one had expected the scandal-one that had only been circulating in hushed rumors across Bay City-to be dragged into the open at a gathering filled with some of the most powerful figures in the global business world.

The tension was suffocating. Then a figure stepped forward from the crowd.

Roel Danes.

The man straightened his suit as he moved into the open, his expression carrying a feigned righteousness. Behind him followed Edward Shen, Red Knowles, and Vincent Rouy, forming a small but deliberate front.

“Will the Malakai Group truly allow CEO Ashton Pierce to lead one of its corporations,” Roel called out, his voice ringing across the stunned hall, “knowing the questionable reputation that surrounds him?”

A ripple of uneasy murmurs spread among the guests.

Roel’s eyes flicked toward the stage before continuing, his tone sharpening.

“Are you turning a blind eye to what CEO Pierce and your wife have been doing?” he pressed.

“A shameless affair-happening right under your nose.”

His gaze deliberately shifted across the hall. It landed on Cassidy.

She stood beside Director Russ, calm and composed amid the rising storm.

While the room buzzed with shock and curiosity, Cassie remained unmoved, her posture relaxed, her expression almost

indifferent.

When Roel’s accusing stare met hers, she simply stared back at him.

Calm. Steady. Unreadable.

Not a trace of panic crossed Cassidy’s face, as though the storm of whispers and judgment sweeping through the hall had nothing to do with her at all.

Around them, however, the tension only deepened. Everyone was waiting

The accusation was far too serious to simply dissolve into silence. In a gathering filled with global executives and industry titans, a scandal like this publicly tirown at a newly appointed leader could not simply be ignored

Vincent Rouy took a step forward, seizing the moment.

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On stage, CEO Zandrie Wallace remained completely composed. He did not rush to answer.

Instead, he slowly shifted his gaze between the men who had stepped forward, studying them with quiet curiosity. “Well… pardon me,” Zandrie said after a moment, tilting his head slightly as realization dawned on him.

His brows knit faintly.

“I seem to have missed something.”

A small pause followed before he continued calmly.

“May I know who I am speaking with?”

“President Roel Danes of Danes Enterprise,” Roel responded immediately, lifting his chin with confidence.

“President Vincent Shen of Shen Motors,” Vincent added with a slight respectful, nod toward Zandrie.

Zandrie nodded slowly in acknowledgment.

Then, to everyone’s surprise, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

“Well,” he began casually, adjusting the microphone slightly, “regarding the personal matters you seem so deeply concerned

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about…” His gaze swept across the hall.

“…Malakai Group has never involved itself in such things.”

A ripple of murmurs spread among the audience.

Zandrie continued, his tone relaxed-almost amused.

“Malakai does not concern itself with trivial matters that can easily be resolved among the individuals involved.”

His eyes returned to Roel.

“Your concern for Malakai’s reputation is… quite fascinating/President Danes.”

A subtle smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

“After all,” he added lightly, “Malakai Group is a global business empire.”

He gestured vaguely toward the vast hall filled with executives from around the world.

“It is not a television program that thrives on scandal and gossip.”

Soft, restrained chuckles rose from some corners of the audience.

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