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Chapter 47
Chapter 47
Chapter 47
47 Power Plays and Hidden Talents
tuga, once the Vice President, now found herself outside Emma’s office, fuming at being denied entry,
The corridors that once echoed with respect for her now seemed to mock her fall from grace. How had
Kinma, whom she considered nothing more than a cunning usurper, managed to charm Wayne into novelbin
appointing her as VP?
The bitterness of her defeat still lingered on Inga’s tongue, She had devoted years to the company,
eveing the VP position as her rightful destiny. Yet, Emma had effortlessly glided in and snatched the
opportunity from her grasp. It was a pill too bitter to swallow.
Ax Jada emerged from the office, Inga saw her chance and pounced, demanding an urgent meeting.
She couldn’t afford to be sidelined any longer.
Jada, however, was fat from accommodating, “Sorry, Inga, but Emma’s schedule is packed, Your ‘
urgent‘ issues will have to wait.”
Inga bristled at the dismissal. “This is critical for the company, Jada. Do not test my patience!”
Jada, unimpressed, retorted, “If it’s so important, why don’t you take it to Wayne? Or are you afraid he’ll
see through your charades?”
Their exchange was tense, fraught with unspoken animosities. Jada, confident in her proximity to
power, didn’t hesitate to challenge Inga’s authority. She knew the tides had turned in Emma’s favor,
Inga, though seething with anger, was cautious. She couldn’t risk further alienation, “Your arrogance
will be your downfall, Jada. Remember, the wheel of fortune turns for everyone,”
Jada shrugged off the threat. “Perhaps. But for now, it seems to be turning in our favor, Good day,
Inga.”
Inga left, her mind a whirlwind of schemes and resentment. She knew her time was running out; she
had to act fast to regain her footing.
Meanwhile, the corporate world buzzed with the latest scandal. Damaging exposés about Nathan’s
company hit the news, sending shockwaves through his enterprise. Desperate, Nathan reached out to
Alex, seeking a lifeline.
Alex, however, offered no solace. “Apologize to Kinma, Nathan. It’s your only way out.”
Nathan’s frustration was palpable, “Since when did Emma become this formidable? She was never this
ruthless!”
Alex’s thoughts mirrored Nathan’s confusion. Emma’s newfound assertiveness was a revelation, a
facet of her he had never encountered during their marriage. Had he underestimated her all this time?
As Nathan weighed his limited options, Alex pondered the intricate web of corporate relationships, The
realization that Emma might be acting under Wayne’s influence struck him. Could there be a deeper
connection there, one driven by more than familial ties?
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Lost in these thoughts, Alex acknowledged the precariousness of their situation. The partnership with
the Smirnoffs was vital, yet now seemed like a distant dream. And with each passing moment, the
power dynamics shifted further in Emma’s favor.
He needed a plan, and fast. But as he delved deeper into the complexities of the situation, Alex
couldn’t shake off the feeling that he was missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. Something about Emma
and her meteoric rise in power just didn’t add up.