The shareholders' meeting hall was packed.
Executives. Investors. Media representatives.
Whispers filled the air about the recent data leak.
Adrian stood at the podium, calm and commanding.
"We experienced a breach," he said evenly. "It was not caused by negligence."
Victoria watched from the front row.
Adrian continued:
"It was caused by internal sabotage."
Gasps spread.
"And I have reason to believe it was done by someone within senior management."
The room went silent.
Victoria's fingers tightened around her clutch.
Adrian's eyes swept the room.
"I will not tolerate betrayal in my company."
Then—
He did something no one expected.
"Ms. Amelia Turner."
All heads turned.
Amelia froze in her seat.
"Please stand."
Her heart pounded violently.
She stood slowly.
"She has been falsely accused," Adrian said clearly. "She remains under my direct supervision. Any attempt to undermine her position will be treated as an act against this company."
Silence.
Then murmurs.
He just publicly protected her.
In front of everyone.
Victoria's expression darkened.
Adrian stepped down from the podium and walked straight to Amelia's side.
And in that moment—
Everyone understood.
She was untouchable.