Crowned by the Man They Feared (Amelia and Jeremy) novel Chapter 376

**Title: Broken by Destiny by George Orwell**

**Chapter 376 A Quiet Triumph**

It was evident that they hadn’t taken everything away. In fact, much of it lay in ruins right there, reduced to mere remnants of what had once thrived.

Transporting all that illicit greenery would have drawn far too much scrutiny, the kind of attention that could unravel everything they had worked so hard to build.

Such unwanted exposure would have cost them dearly—far more than they could afford to lose.

“At least making them obliterate what they toiled so tirelessly to cultivate is still a victory,” Amelia remarked, her eyes scanning the devastation left behind.

Those plants had been nurtured over countless seasons, each one a testament to years of dedication and meticulous care.

No one could have anticipated that this isolated, desolate little town would become a focal point of discovery, a hidden gem that had drawn the eye of outsiders.

A field of that magnitude, concealed and cultivated in secrecy, was far beyond the capabilities of someone like Regina or Wade.

There had to be a more powerful force orchestrating this operation, someone whose influence reached far beyond the boundaries of this small community.

The thought of being one step closer to unmasking the true puppeteer behind the scenes offered Amelia a flicker of solace.

With the entire section of plants either eradicated or destroyed, the thugs and local bullies would find themselves stripped of their support and their profits.

In a surprising turn of events, they had signed the necessary documents without a hint of resistance, allowing Anderson to push forward with the resort development project without a hitch.

These fools not only had to comply, but their underhanded dealings had already led them straight to the prisons, where they would face the consequences of their actions.

“Keep digging,” Amelia urged, her voice steady with determination. “I’m convinced we’ll uncover something even more significant.”

Taking down these individuals all at once would be no small feat. While it might be simple to eliminate Regina swiftly, rushing the process would rob her of the thrill of the chase.

She was playing a long game, biding her time to reel in a much bigger catch.

The day of the scientific conference arrived, a pivotal moment in her carefully laid plans.

Jeremy pulled up right on schedule, the engine of his car purring softly as he waited for her.

As she stepped out, he found himself momentarily captivated, his breath catching in his throat at the sight of her.

“You look pretty good today,” he managed to say, his words tinged with genuine admiration.

He had initially wanted to express how beautiful she appeared, perhaps even stunning.

But as the phrases formed in his mind, he hesitated, worried that they might come across as overly sentimental or cliché.

So he opted for a softer compliment instead.

“Thank you,” Amelia replied, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.

The moment they crossed the threshold, a swarm of admirers rushed forward, eager to bask in Jeremy’s brilliance.

Within moments, they found themselves encircled.

Jeremy had long since grown indifferent to such situations. Small talk and insincere niceties held no appeal for him.

He merely nodded, offering no words, not even a smile.

Those around him had become accustomed to his demeanor; they found no awkwardness in his aloofness.

To them, this was simply Jeremy—cold, sharp, and untouchable.

If they could only glimpse how he treated Amelia in private—his patience, his gentle demeanor, and the way he seemed a touch hesitant to upset her—they would surely be taken aback.

They might even believe that he had been replaced by someone entirely different.

In stark contrast, Amelia found herself uncomfortable in this social milieu.

She attempted to shrink into herself, to evade the spotlight, hoping to quietly slip away from Jeremy’s side.

“You don’t even know who she is?” Jeremy scoffed, his voice laced with ice.

“If you can’t recognize the most promising rising star in our field, then don’t even waste your breath trying to engage me.”