The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 567

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Chapter 567 The Weight of a Name

Chapter 567 The Weight of a Name

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Raymond, no longer feeling any obligation to maintain family appearances, fired back coldly. “Whether it was just an accident or because Dad was trying to save you-that’s something you’ll have to live with.

“As the person responsible for what happened, the only reason you’re not dealing with legal consequences right now is because you’re still his lawful wife. But instead of staying home, praying for his recovery, you show up here trying to take control of the company he spent decades building?”

Melissa was left speechless, her face flushing a deep, embarrassed red. Under the gaze of everyone in the room, she stumbled through a weak excuse, “I… I was only worried about the company… that without your father here, things might fall apart…”

“Fall apart?” Raymond’s voice grew sharper, each word hitting its mark. “When will you finally understand? You-you are the biggest disruption in my father’s life, and to Harper Group right now.”

That public shut-down stripped away any chance Melissa had to claim authority.

Most people in the room had either worked alongside Zavier for years or had grown up hearing about his reputation. To them, he was more than a boss-he was a leader they respected, principled and fair.

Knowing that someone like him was now fighting for his life because of his wife’s reckless behavior stirred a quiet but visible anger toward Melissa in the crowd.

Even if she later tried to assert power as the chairman’s widow, she’d never truly earn their respect.

Noah hadn’t expected that Melissa, for all her polished image as Mrs. Harper, was hiding such a damaging story-and still had the nerve to approach him for support.

This woman really has no sense.

But with a real opportunity to shift the balance of power within the company now in front of him, he wasn’t about to let it go.

Already humiliated once by Raymond in front of everyone, he quietly signaled to another board member he was close with.

Catching the hint, the director stood and spoke up, adopting a tone of reasonable concern. “Mr. Harper, since the chairman’s recovery will take time, the company can’t operate without clear leadership. For stability’s sake, we should appoint an interim chairman as soon as possible to assume his responsibilities.”

Noah waited, expecting Raymond to resist-which would give them grounds to paint him as power- hungry and impulsive.

But to his surprise, Raymond simply agreed without hesitation. “Fine.”

The reply left Noah and his allies disarmed, their prepared arguments stuck in their throats.

Raymond continued calmly, “However, appointing an interim chairman is an internal board matter. There’s no need to take up everyone’s time with the details here today.”

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Then, his eyes swept over the room again, his voice firm and rallying.

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“What all of you need to know is this: Yes, my father was in an accident. But it is also true that he will

return to us.

“From today on, no matter what rumors are spread outside, or what competitors might hope–I want every person here to stand tall and push back. Tell them Harper Group isn’t going anywhere. We won’t be broken by a single accident.”

For a moment, the room was quiet. Then, from somewhere in the back, applause started.

It began scattered, then grew-rising into steady, determined clapping that filled the entire hall.

The uncertainty and worry on people’s faces faded, replaced by resolve.

“Mr. Harper is right! We believe in the chairman!”

“He wouldn’t just leave us behind. We’ll be here when he wakes up!”

“Harper Group isn’t falling!”

One voice after another joined in, building something solid-a wall of collective support.

Meanwhile, sitting in the front row, Noah watched the sharp-eyed young man on stage, and a quiet storm brewed within him.

It hit him then: Raymond, whom he’d always seen as sheltered and unproven, had shed any trace of immaturity. What stood before them now was a leader, steady and capable.

I’ve miscalculated from the start.

Just as Raymond moved to wrap up the meeting, the heavy doors at the back of the hall swung open.

All eyes turned toward the entrance.

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