NovelUSAChapter 59 The moment those words left her lips, the room erupted once again.
A flurry of whispers swept through the audience.
"So it wasn't Pearl who secured The Vaughan Group's investment-it was Isadora all along?" "Pearl's been taking credit for something she didn't do. How shameless can you get?" "That's nothing new. Pearl's always been like this-grabbing whatever she can. First, she steals Isadora's parents, and now she's clinging to the Vaughan family, refusing to let go." "Women like that are terrifying. Poor Isadora-imagine the trauma!" Off to the side, a few reporters immediately caught the scent of scandal.
Their cameras clicked even more furiously than before, flashes strobing across the stage.
Pearl's eyes burned beneath the barrage of blinding lights. She felt exposed, as if she were standing naked in front of everyone, stripped of dignity.
She couldn't accept how quickly things had turned against her. Desperate, she made one last attempt to salvage the situation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Director Dawson, you must be mistaken! How could it have been Isadora? I was the one who met with Victor that day-this investment was my doing! You can't just stand here and spout nonsense!" Paige Dawson's tone was icy. "Do you really think I'd mix up an investment worth eight hundred million? The only person I signed a contract with was Isadora." Pearl's composure snapped. "Dad, don't listen to her! Paige Dawson must have been bribed by Isadora. I want to speak to Victor myself-once I talk to him, the truth will cout." She reached for her phone, only to remember-she didn't have Victor's contact information at all.
Paige Dawson, visibly annoyed, cut in. "So Miss Pearl is questioning my professionalism now? President Vaughan, if Isadora didn't sign the contract on behalf of The Vaughan Group, then I'm sorry, but there will be no eight hundred million for the Fitzgerald Group tonight." Richard felt as if all his dignity had been tossed into the Atlantic.
If he'd known things would unravel like this, he never would have made the signing ceremony such a public spectacle.
Hundreds of eyes were glued to the stage.
If not for his thirty-plus years in business, he might have passed out from sheer fury on the spot.
His face was ashen as he clenched his jaw, forcing himself to keep control.
"Pearl, you've already embarrassed the Vaughan family enough tonight. Isn't that enough for you? Get off the stage. Now." Pearl heard the disappointment in Richard's voice.
He actually told her to get lost...
He'd never spoken to her like this before. Ever since Isadora appeared, everything had changed.
The room spun around her. She bit down hard, her teeth pressing into her crimson lips.
Just moments ago, she'd been so proud-now she was utterly humiliated.
Still unwilling to accept defeat, she reached for Richard's arm. "Dad, I really did secure the investment-" Richard just frowned, refusing to even look at her. He kept his voice low and cold. "Go. Now. Don't embarrass us any further."
With no other choice, Pearl stomped off the stage, heels echoing on the floor as she slunk back to her seat.
e She snatched up her purse, shot Isadora a murderous glare through reddened eyes, and rushed out of the ballroom. Eleanor watched Pearl's retreating figure, hunched and defeated.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFor the first time, she didn't chase after her to offer comfort.
This kind of disaster, right in front of so many people, was a joke at the Vaughan family's expense.
Just thinking about tomorrow's headlines made Eleanor's head m pound. She had no energy left to worry about Pearl's feelings. Richard took a long, shaky breath, then turned to face the crowd and Paige Dawson, forcing himself to speak.
"There was a mix-up with our staff just now. Pearl and Isadora are both my daughters, and either one m represents the future of The Vaughan Group. Director Dawson, I'll have Isadora cup now to sign the contract with you." He shot a frosty look at Ableson. "Well? Go get her. Now." Standing to the side, Ableson felt a chill run down his spine.
He'd never expected Isadora to be the ace up their sleeve.
Thank God he'd been careful with her tonight-he'd even invited her to the reception himself.
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