His Bride, Her Revenge-Chapter 51: The Heart’s Betrayal

The silence in the boardroom was almost deafening as Cambria sat at the head of the table, the weight of the moment settling around her like a heavy fog. The members of the board were watching her with a mix of disbelief and hostility, as though they had expected her to be cowed by their power. But Cambria wasn’t the naive woman they remembered. She had spent years in the shadows, building her own empire, and now, she was here to take what was hers.

"You’ve made a serious mistake, Cambria," one of the board members said, his voice cold and disapproving. "This isn’t just about you or your vendetta against Evelyn. You’ve exposed everything, and now the media is circling like vultures. Our reputation is on the line."

Cambria’s gaze was sharp as she met his eyes, her voice calm but filled with authority. "Your reputation? You’ve spent years protecting criminals, manipulating the truth to suit your needs. And now, you’re worried about your reputation? You should have thought about that before you allowed Evelyn to control everything."

The board member shifted uncomfortably, but the rest of the room remained silent, waiting for Cambria to continue. She leaned forward, her hands clasped in front of her as she looked at each of them, one by one.

"I’m not here to negotiate," she said, her voice steady, unwavering. "I’ve already made my decision. You either stand with me, or you fall with Evelyn. But make no mistake, I will not let this empire fall back into the hands of someone who has spent their entire life deceiving and manipulating others."

A flicker of recognition passed between a few of the board members, but it was quickly masked by the tension in the room. One of the older members, a man named Gregory, cleared his throat.

"Cambria, you’re making a grave mistake," Gregory said, his voice low but full of conviction. "Evelyn Stone was our foundation. Without her, we have nothing. She’s the one who built this empire. You’re just a shadow of that."

Cambria’s eyes flashed with anger. "Evelyn built this empire on lies and manipulation. She’s been using all of you, using everyone for her own gain. And now, she’s gone. The question is, what are you going to do about it?"

Gregory’s face hardened. "You can’t possibly think you can rebuild this on your own. You have no experience running this company, no knowledge of the intricacies of the media business. You don’t even know half of what you’re dealing with."

A bitter smile spread across Cambria’s lips. "I built my own empire from the ground up, Gregory. I didn’t rely on anyone but myself. And now, I’m going to rebuild what Evelyn destroyed. This empire will be mine. I’ll run it with integrity, with honesty, and with the values my father once held dear."

The room fell into a tense silence, but Cambria could feel the power shift in her favor. She wasn’t just talking anymore. She was asserting her control, and every word she spoke pushed her closer to the future she had always wanted, one where she no longer had to live in the shadow of men like Gregory and Evelyn.

She turned to Knox, who had been silently observing the exchange. "Get the press release ready. Once we’ve made our final decision, we’re going public with it. There’s no turning back now."

Knox nodded, his expression unreadable. "You’ve got it. But are you sure about this, Cambria? There’s no going back after we make our move. The media will tear us apart."

"I’m sure," Cambria said, her voice firm. "They’ve torn us apart for too long. It’s time to turn the tables."

As she turned back to the board, she saw the uncertainty in their eyes. They were starting to understand that Cambria wasn’t the scared, quiet girl they had once known. She had grown. She had become something far more dangerous than they could have ever imagined.

"Here’s what’s going to happen," Cambria said, standing up from the table. "You’ll either fall in line, or I’ll expose every single one of you for what you’ve done. You’ll lose everything you’ve ever worked for, and the world will know who you really are. If you want to keep your jobs, you’ll follow my lead. If you don’t, I’ll make sure your names are dragged through the mud."

There was a long pause before one of the board members, a woman named Victoria, spoke up. "You’re not the same person you were, Cambria. You’ve changed. This isn’t about business anymore, is it? This is personal."

Cambria’s gaze was cold as she met her eyes. "It’s always been personal. And now, it’s time for you to understand the consequences of your actions."

The board members exchanged looks, but none of them spoke. They were stuck between a rock and a hard place that betrayed Cambria, and they risked losing everything. Stand with her, and they had a chance to salvage whatever reputation they had left.

"I’ll give you twenty-four hours," Cambria said, her voice commanding. "Make your choice. But know this: if you’re not with me, you’re against me. And I will make sure you regret it."

As she turned and walked toward the door, she knew she had won. The board members had no choice but to align with her. They would either follow her lead or be exposed for their involvement in the mess that Evelyn had created. Cambria wasn’t just rebuilding her father’s empire. She was going to make sure it stood for something far greater than it had ever been before. freewēbnoveℓ.com

The following hours felt like a blur as Cambria and Knox worked to prepare for the final steps. The press release was ready, the evidence was in place, and the world was waiting for the story to break. But even with everything in motion, Cambria knew that Evelyn wasn’t the only one they had to worry about. There were still dangerous players in the shadows, people who wouldn’t hesitate to destroy her.

Cambria stood in front of her mirror, taking in her reflection. She didn’t recognize the woman staring back at her, not completely. She had become someone new, someone stronger. And as much as she hated to admit it, part of her missed the old version of herself, the naive, hopeful woman who had once believed in love and family.

But that woman was gone. She had been replaced by a woman who knew what it meant to fight. A woman who was done being controlled.

And she was going to make sure that no one ever controlled her again.

The world was changing, and Cambria Vae was going to make sure she was the one leading it.