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“Why does Sharon seem even more capable than Victoria? Her proposal is far more polished!” 

“That’s obvious. She must have inherited Shayla’s gift. Don’t forget, Shayla herself was thrown into the deep end. No one believed in her. Everyone was waiting for her to fail. And what happened? She turned out to be a venture capital prodigy. She didn’t get bogged down in day–to–day operations; she had the vision to pull the Kalen Group back from the brink and stabilize the entire empire.” 

At those words, the atmosphere in the room shifted. The collective gaze toward Sharon warmed, sharpened, and lit with renewed interest. 

The Kalen Group’s shareholders were divided into three main factions: Richard’s loyalists, Shayla’s old guard, and the neutrals. The first two factions had been rivals since Shayla’s departure, their tension a constant undercurrent. The neutral bloc, however, always aligned with whoever could deliver the most value to the 

company. 

Previously, many of them had leaned toward Victoria, largely because they had profited handsomely from aligning with her camp. That was the primary reason they had supported her entry into the group. 

But now, watching Sharon’s poised confidence and the sheer brilliance of her proposal, those same individuals were reminded of Shayla. A flicker of regret passed through their eyes–regret for not having backed the mother when they had the chance, for missing out on the fortunes she had built. 

If Sharon truly possessed her mother’s strategic mind, they were not about to make the same mistake twice. 

Across the table, Clark and Sebastian exchanged a glance–a silent, calculating understanding passing between 

them. 

Meanwhile, Silas and Scott’s expressions darkened. Seeing Sharon effortlessly command the room’s attention and goodwill ignited a burning resentment in both brothers. 

“I don’t buy it,” Silas said coldly. “There’s no way someone with zero formal business training could produce such a flawless proposal. I suspect foul play. There’s no chance she completed this on her own.” 

The hum of admiration died instantly. The conference room fell into a taut silence as all eyes turned to Sharon, waiting for her response. 

She merely offered an unhurried, composed smile, deflecting the accusation with effortless grace. 

“The burden of proof lies with the accuser, not the accused. I don’t have time to defend myself against baseless claims. I still have a great deal to learn. Since Silas is so certain I cheated, then by all means, present your evidence. You’re a senior manager, after all. You wouldn’t slander your own sister in front of the entire board and shareholders, would you?” 

The phrase “your own sister” landed in the quiet room with the force of a thunderclap. 

The shareholders from Shayla’s old faction exchanged meaningful looks, their gazes toward Silas turning to ice. 

One of them spoke with deliberate calm, “How admirable–the illustrious Silas, so righteous he’d publicly accuse his own flesh and blood. But let’s be clear: even if Sharon sought guidance, isn’t that expected for a 

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newcomer? A polished proposal only demonstrates that she keeps competent counsel. Or are we to believe that Victoria’s proposal sprang entirely from her own mind, without any input from her brothers?” 

Silas stiffened. Before he could form a retort, another voice cut in smoothly, “Judging by the stylistic nuances, I’d say this proposal bears the hallmarks of both Silas and Scott’s influence. Surely, Victoria’s proposal was also a collaborative effort?” 

Silas’s lips parted, but no sound emerged. The counter was unanswerable; it was true. 

Finally, Richard intervened. 

“That’s enough. This is the first proposal for both of them. It’s only natural that they sought guidance. Since Sharon and Victoria have chosen the same company, we will settle this fairly. We’ll put it to a vote to decide which of them will be entrusted with its management.” (2 

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