Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186

A ripple of quiet surprise spread among the guests as he continued,

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“She established retirement programs for the farmers who have spent their lives cultivating the land that sustains Wallace Plantation, a subsidiary of Malakai, as well as for every employee working under the corporation’s banner.” Jefferson paused briefly, pride evident in his tone.

“And for the scholars supported by Malakai-young minds chosen for their talent but lacking opportunity–she has opened doors that many believed were forever closed.”

He glanced across the hall, meeting the gazes of the stunned audience.

“The chairman of Malakai Group is not only conquering the business world,” he said slowly, his words deliberate.

“She has also won the loyalty and admiration of the very people who work for her.”

A faint smile touched his lips.

“Because unlike most corporations, Malakai returns the glory it receives… back to the people who made that glory possible.”

For years, the mysterious chairman had been regarded as a near-mythical strategist in the business world.

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Now, learning that the architect behind Malakai’s unstoppable rise was not only real-but a woman-left many of the guests even more stunned than before.

Ashton listened intently as each executive spoke about the formidable chairman of Malakai Group.

With every word describing her brilliance, her vision, and the loyalty she inspired, a single image began to take shape in his mind.

A face.

A woman he knew far too well.

Almost unconsciously, Ashton turned his gaze toward the far side of the hall-toward the place where Cassidy stood beside Director Jeff Russ.

For a brief moment, he watched her.

Calm. Composed. Unbothered by the storm of speculation filling the room

And the more the executives spoke about their chairman, the stronger the unsettling thought grew in his mind.

Could it be…?

He could not help but feel that the woman they were describing-the brilliant and mysterious ruler of Malakai Group – fit Cassidy far too perfectly.

Before he could dwell on the thought any longer, CEO Zandrie Wallace spoke again, reclaiming the attention of the ball

“And tonight,” Zandrie announced, his voice steady and authoritative after allowing the other executives to speak, “after six remarkable years of leadership, another territory has been added to the long list of Malakal’s successes.

His words drew every gaze back toward the stage.

be overseen by CEO Ashton Pierce, as we announced earlier before the interruption.

“This new territ

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an herself.”

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Ashton slowly tore his gaze away from Cassidy and looked toward Zandrie, meeting the other man’s eyes.

“We now request CEO Ashton Pierce to step forward,” Zandrie said, turning slightly to address the audience, “so that the distinguished guests and the business leaders of Bay City may witness that he now carries the name of the Malakai Group of Companies.”

With a slight tilt of his head, Zandrie motioned for Ashton to move to the center of the stage.

Ashton obeyed.

He stepped forward with measured confidence, his tall figure immediately commanding the attention of the crowd. Standing beneath the bright lights, he slowly scanned the entire hall with an unwavering gaze.

His eyes briefly settled on Roel Danes and the men standing with him. Then they moved on. Until they reached Cassidy.

At that very moment, Director Jeff Russ began guiding her toward the stage.

Ashton’s heart gave a subtle jolt.

He instinctively moved as if to approach her, but Zandrie quietly lifted a hand, signaling for him to remain where he stood.

Instead, Zandrie himself stepped forward to meet Cassidy and Jeff.

Seeing Cassidy ascend the stage sent another wave of murmurs through the crowd.

“What is she doing up there?”

Whispers spread rapidly among the guests, curiosity sparking everywhere as they tried to understand why she had been invited onto the platform during such a symbolic moment for Malakai Group

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He stepped forward with measured confidence, his tall figure immediately commanding attention of the crowd. Standing beneath the bright lights, he slowly scanned the entire hall with an unwavering gazet

This eyes briefly settled on Roel Danes and the men standing with him. Then they moved on. Until they reached Cassidy.

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Whispers spread rapidly among the guests, curiosity sparking everywhere as they tried to understand why she had been invited onto the platform during such a symbolic moment for Malakai Groupp/

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