Evelyn walked with elegance and calm authority into the Harrington Tech boardroom, her heels clicking softly on the polished marble.
Her face wore a perfect mask of serenity, but her eyes, her eyes glowed with something far more dangerous.
She didn't say another word until she had taken her seat, directly opposite Nicholas. Slowly, she straightened her jacket and looked around the room. Silence fell again like thick fog.
"I want to offer a smooth sailing to Nicholas Harrington becoming the new chairman," Evelyn said finally, her voice smooth, but layered with hidden steel.
A few murmurs began among the board members.
"Mrs. Harrington," Mr. Kwan said, leaning forward, "with all due respect… What exactly do you mean by your statement?"
Everyone's gaze shifted back to Evelyn. Even Nicholas felt a tightness in his chest.
'She has a plan… This smile of hers isn't just for show,' he thought, trying to hide the tension building behind his eyes.
