She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 860

The Asia-Pacific inauguration was held in Stellar Trust's grandest boardroom.

Around the massive mahogany table sat the core voting members from over a dozen countries, alongside the top brass from global headquarters. Because of the monumental shift in power, the event was being broadcast globally, with top-tier financial journalists packed into the press gallery.

On the live stream, millions of viewers tuned in. Since the chat was locked, enraged fans flooded social media platforms to ruthlessly tear into Lucian.

It was a global character assassination.

They all knew him as the man who had loved Loyce Lonsdale, and seeing him betray such a phenomenal woman sparked absolute outrage.

At the head of the boardroom table, Horace Sterling sat with his trademark, unflappable smile.

To his right sat Sigrid.

She wore a perfectly tailored white power suit, her makeup immaculate. One hand rested delicately on her still-flat stomach, her face radiating arrogant triumph.

To his left sat Lucian. Dressed in a sharp charcoal suit, his expression was completely unreadable as his gaze swept slowly over the faces in the room.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Horace began, his deep voice commanding the room. "We are gathered here today for a monumental announcement."

He looked proudly at Lucian.

"Effective immediately, the entirety of Stellar Trust's Asia-Pacific operations will fall under the absolute authority of Lucian Shapiro. He is now a senior partner of this firm, my future son-in-law, and the father of my future grandchild."

Polite applause echoed through the room.

Leaning close, Sigrid whispered to him, her eyes filled with adoration. "You might not be used to crowds this powerful, but don't worry. You're brilliant. Just say whatever comes to mind; they'll adore you."

Lucian gave a curt nod.

He stood up, walking to the center of the room. Looking out over the sea of billionaires and cameras, his lips curved into a faint smile.

"Before I officially assume command of the Asia-Pacific division," Lucian's voice was calm, cutting effortlessly through the silence, "I'd like to share a few things with all of you. During my time here, I've compiled some... insights. I believe they will be extremely beneficial to the future of Stellar Trust, and to my own."

Sigrid clapped enthusiastically, leading the room.

Horace beamed with paternal pride. "Just as expected from the man I chose. Brilliant, and generous enough to share his corporate strategies with the board."

Lucian raised a hand, signaling toward the back of the room.

Nathan Huxley pushed the heavy oak doors wide open. A line of people marched into the boardroom.

Leading the pack was Sexton Calvert, one of Stellar Trust's original founding members. Twenty years ago, after clashing with Horace over illegal expansion tactics, he had been ruthlessly purged from the company.

Behind him walked a dozen others—former executives, ousted shareholders, and brilliant strategists who had been fired purely to feed Sigrid's ego.

Horace's smile vanished instantly. Why the hell were these people here?

They had been blacklisted by the company for decades! Security should have arrested them in the lobby!

Horace whipped his head toward Lucian, his eyes wide with sudden terror.

"Lucian!" he barked, his voice cracking. "What is the meaning of this?"

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