The cost

Chapter 4

Mia strutted to the head of the table, removing her sunglasses to reveal her stunning, delicate face. Her shon, chic haircut only accentuated the steely glint in her eyes. She had disappeared for half a month, but here she was, sliding into the seat of power like she owned the place. “So, is everyone present?” she asked with a smirk that could cut glass.

Her patronizing attitude immediately ruffled the feathers of the senior board members. Ethan, who had plenty of support around the table, was the first to snap. “Young lady, you think you can just waltz in here after being over 30 minutes late, acting all high and mighty? Do you even realize that everyone here is your elder? Where are your manners!”

The other board members nodded in agreement, although a few seemed more cautious, preferring to see how this played our before jumping in

Mia didn’t so much as blink an eye. Instead, she flashed a mocking senile. “So. Mr. Carter, should I start by buying everyone coffee?” Her flippant attitude was like gasoline on Ethan’s simmering anger. “Girl, don’t push your luck!”

“Is it me pushing my luck, or is someone trying to pull rank on me?” Mia raised her hand, and her assistant promptly handed her a stack of documents. Rising with a cold sneer, she tossed them onto the table. “Since it’s our first meeting, I thought I’d bring a little gift to show my sincerity. Over these years, the Eldoria Group has racked up quite a few financial deficits. I’m sure you all know this better than I do.”

The board members all turned pale as they scanned the documents which detailed their accounts. Ethan’s hands shook with barely contained rage. “Your”

Mia tapped on the table, her smile vanishing in an instant. “We all know why we’re here today. From this moment on, I’m taking over the Eldoria Group Play nice, and we’ll all get along just fine. But if anyone tries to cross me, these documents will find their way to the authorities. After all, my family is known for…shady tricks”

Ethan’s face flushed with discomfort, his earlier bravado crumbling in the face of his own words thrown back at him.

Just then. Mia turned to him with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes” “What do you say, Mr. Carter?” Her voice was like silk over steel, a velvet- wrapped threat. Ethan’s swagger faltered, and a sheen of sweat appeared on his brow

The documents on the table didn’t only outline the company’s financial losses, but they also exposed every one of Ethan’s private dealings. The Reeds had certainly dug deep. But how did this little devil find out everything? wondered Ethan.

“Seems like there are no objections. Well, the meeting is adjourned” Mia rose from her seat with an air of finality. “Remember, my name is Mia Reed. I’m the new head of the Reed family and the future owner of the Eldoria Group Her self–introduction was a shot across the bow, a clear warning that their new boss wasn’t here to play nke..

As Mia sauntered out of the conference room, the sound of shattering glass echoed behind her, followed by the grumbles of disgruntled board members. The image of those old foxes throwing a fit brought a satisfied smile to her lips. She was in control now, and she was going to enjoy every

After ringing the bell before those cunning board members, Mia drove home, the adrenaline still coursing through her veins. As she navigated the city streets, her phone buzzed Matthew’s name flashed on the screen. After their divorce, she had left Blackwood Mansion with nothing, moving back to Reed Villa overnight. They hadn’t spoken since. She hesitated, but curiosity got the better of her and she picked up.

Ill see you at the courthouse tomorrow afternoon at three” Matthew’s voice was as detached as ever. “If you have any demands, just let me know,”

Mia’s voice was steady as she replied, “Like I said, I don’t want anything. I think I made myself clear,”

There was a long pause on the other end before Matthew finally said, “I can offer you some compensation, you know Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“Compensation?” Mia laughed bitterly. “Matthew, do you think I’m a crybaby yarning for a new toy? Or is it about easing your conscience after using me for my blood for five years! Keep your pity money, I don’t need your charity.”

Matthew’s voice hardened, tinged with frustration. “Mia, don’t push it.”

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