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The situation in the boardroom was becoming clearer to me. The room was divided into three

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Leonard had built a strong base of support over the years, with many still backing him.

Luca, on the other hand, wasn't weak either-his supporters were the loudest, always vocal.

Then there were those who just waited on the sidelines, indifferent to who led, as long as their pockets stayed full.

But one odd thing stood out-no one mentioned Leonard's injury or questioned whether he truly had amnesia.

It didn't matter to them.

As long as the company functioned and profits flowed, Leonard's mental state was irrelevant.

I sat near the door with Caleb. Neither of us spoke. He glanced at me with concern, but I subtly shook my head, signaling him to stay quiet. There was no need for him to get caught up in this mess. Whoever spoke first would draw attention and potentially get burned.

Finally, after heated arguments escalated, Leonard slammed his hand on the table.

"Enough! Who I choose to be with is my business. It has nothing to do with this board!"

His gaze landed on me, filled with bitterness. "Eva, this is all your fault! If you hadn't clung to

me from the start-"

"Enough!" Mr. Harmon Senior pounded his cane on the floor. "Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough already?"

Standing off to the side, Luca couldn't help but chuckle under his breath. "Blaming her now? Weren't you the one chasing after her back then?

"You shut up, too!" Mr. Harmon Senior glared at him, and Luca immediately fell silent.

I understood the old man's intent.

Leonard could be a playboy, and people might mock him for his romantic entanglements. But under no circumstances could he be perceived as crazy or suffering from amnesia. That would taint the company's image irreparably.

Mr. Harmon Senior wanted to see which grandson, Leonard or Luca, was more suited to take over the company. So, he wouldn't let Leonard's reputation take a fatal hit for the time being.

Leonard took a deep breath, bowing slightly toward Mr. Harmon Senior. "Grandpa, I

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apologize. My personal life has affected the company, and I will take responsibility."

One of Luca's allies immediately jumped in. "And how exactly will you take responsibility? The company has already suffered over a billion in losses. Are you going to pay that out of your own pocket? And even if you do, what about the company's reputation?" The room erupted again, with board members shouting about the damage to Harmon Group's image and the potential long-term impacts on future projects.

Leonard glanced at the man who had spoken, then turned his eyes toward me. "I'll divorce Eva.

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The entire boardroom fell silent.

I lowered my gaze, my hands trembling slightly under the table. I told myself this wasn't the first time I'd heard those words.

There was no reason to be upset. But I couldn't stop the wave of emotion that washed over me. My body shook, not from cold but from the painful sting of his public declaration. Leonard ignored the stunned faces around him, focusing solely on Mr. Harmon Senior. Grandpa, once I marry the woman I truly love, I won't be seen as a cheater.

"And once it's proven that Eva wasn't carrying my child, the public will have a reason to understand why I've acted the way I have. The heat will be off the company." "What?" I lifted my head, staring at him in disbelief.

There was a flicker of guilt in his eyes, but it quickly hardened into resolve. "I never wanted to marry her. She's the one who forced herself on me.

"You've enjoyed the perks of being Mrs. Harmon. You've lived a lavish life because of it. Now, it's time for you to contribute to the company. Isn't that only fair?"

His words were laced with contempt. "And don't act innocent. You scheduled that abortion. yourself. If the child was truly mine, why would you do that?"

He paused, his voice dripping with disdain. "Eva, we both know this is just for mutual benefit. So, stop pretending otherwise."