Fall In Love with the Dominant Billionaire
Chapter 262 – I Knew It All Along
The crowd, once solid as stone, now swayed like wind–blown grass, their allegiance shifting with the revelation of Reese’s ownership of Emerald Isle. Such fickleness was a common trait in the business world, yet it was no less startling each time it
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occurred. Suddenly the epicenter of murmurs and whispers, Shirley’s composure shattered. A shrill cry escaped her lips as she clutched her head, her voice echoing through the room, “Silence, all of you!“The idea of Reese being the head of Emerald Isle was unfathomable. She was supposed to be an ordinary woman, her marge into the Flynn family a mere twist of fate. Yet, here she was, standing tall as the owner of Emerald Isle.Reese had arrived with a clear objective to expose Shirley’s deceit, and she had done so brilliantly.Shirley, however, had not anticipated the depth of the wound this revelation would inflict.In the aftermath of her public humiliation, Shirley was consumed by a toxic mix of hatred and envy. Her eyes, burning with fury, were fixed on Reese as she spat out, “You orchestrated this, didn’t you? You came here today solely to disgrace me!“Reese, unfazed by Shirley’s outburst, responded with a calmness that suggested she had foreseen this outcome. “If you hadn’t leaked information to the media, you could’ve avoided this catastrophe,” she said coolly.Reese was not one to seek revenge without cause. But Shirley had overstepped her bounds, and Reese felt it necessary to teach her a lesson, lest she never learn from her mistakes.Shirley, incensed by Reese’s words, was left speechless. She knew she couldn’t outwit Reese verbally and had already learned she was no match physically.As the confrontation neared its end, Reese prepared to deliver the final blow “Miss Shirley, you and your father are free to leave. And, don’t dream of returning. As for your father’s esteemed position at the Chamber of Commerce, I’m afraid you’re in for a disappointment.“The father–daughter duo was already beaten, their spirits crushed. Reese’s words were the final nail in the coffin, leaving them in a state of profound anguish.Reese, now in a position of power, didn’t hesitate to show them the door.Sawyer and Shirley, too humiliated to stay any longer, were not yet ready to admit defeat. As Sawyer prepared to leave, he turned to Malcom and warned, “Malcolm, your wife is no simple woman. With schemes like hers, who knows what her true intentions in marrying into the Flynn family might be. Don’t say Uncle Sawyer didn’t warn you. “Malcolm, pulling Reese into his embrace, dismissed Sawyer’s attempts to sow discord. “Thanks for the warning, Uncle Sawyer. But if my wife is as capable as you suggest, then I’m all the luckier. With our combined efforts, I’m afraid the Sawyer Group won’t hold much sway in the industry anymore.“His words, provocative yet filled with undeniable confidence, left Sawyer choking on his fury. His face turned a terrible shade of red as he scoffed and stormed off. “Well, you can just wait for karma to catch up with you,” he snapped before he and Shirley exited Emerald Isle, leaving behind a bitter taste. The hall buzzed with renewed energy as several attendees attempted to cozy up to Reese. Reese, however, had no patience for such sycophants. She shot Malcolm a look, their connection seamless. He understood her unspoken message instantly.“Honey, let’s head out. We’ll leave the club in their hands.“For Malcolm, it had been a routine appearance. He hadn’t expected Reese to show up there, let alone reveal herself as the owner of Emerald Isle. He had always suspected his wife had hidden depths, but this revelation was a game–changer.“Sure,” Reese agreed nonchalantly.The crowd around them attempted to engage in small talk. “Mr. Flynn, Reese, stay a bit longer, will you? The chairperson vote hasn’t been called yet. Don’t you still have a vote?” “We’ll leave our vote for Mr. Max,” Reese said, clearly uninterested in the chairpersonship.With nothing more to add, the onlookers retreated. “Alright then, take care,” they said.As they left the venue and got into the car, Reese noticed Malcolm’s silence. His handsome face was inscrutable, his thoughts hidden. Now that her secret was out, there was no point in maintaining pretenses.“Ask whatever you want to know,” she offered.Malcolm shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Babe, besides owning Emerald Isle, what else don’t I know about you? Lay it on me – I can handle it.“He had a nagging feeling that there was more to his wife than this revelation. He wasn’t surprised she had secrets, but he hadn’t anticipated such a bombshell – the owner of Emerald Isle, a property he had coveted himself.Just when he was about to seal the deal, the developer informed him that someone else had snapped it up. He had been disappointed and had even asked Justin to investigate, but to no avail. Soon after, the land was developed into a grand estate, its value
