Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1148

"Absolutely! Your health is the greatest blessing to all the employees of the Madden Group!"

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The boardroom abruptly transformed into a hub of joyous relief. Shareholders leaped from their seats, falling over themselves to greet Nelson Madden.

They acted with such overwhelming enthusiasm, pretending their treasonous vote for the Porters had never happened.

Watching these spineless cowards switch sides in an instant, Chairman Porter's expression turned murderous. He gripped the edge of the table, his knuckles turning stark white.

But he was a veteran of corporate warfare. Forcing down his panic, he plastered a look of sheer, unadulterated joy on his face and stepped forward with the rest of them.

"Brother! Did you just wake up today? I've been praying for you every single day. I visited the hospital constantly, begging the heavens for your return!"

Chairman Porter reached out, eager to clasp Nelson's hands. But before he could make contact, a massive hand shot out and gripped his wrist in an iron vise.

Startled, Chairman Porter traced the arm up to meet Remington Dashiell's chilling, predatory gaze. There was no attempt to hide the disgust and open contempt in the younger man's eyes.

"Chairman Madden is recovering from a severe illness. He shouldn't be exposed to filth. Since you care about him so deeply, I'm sure you understand."

Chairman Porter was a man of advanced age and high status. To be publicly branded as 'filth' in front of his entire board of directors by a man half his age was a staggering insult.

His face twitched so violently he looked like he was having a stroke. Swallowing the bile in his throat, he managed to choke out a response.

"Of course, of course I understand. My brother's health is the absolute priority. Now that he's back, our company is saved! Isn't that right, everyone?"

At his cue, the shareholders rushed to agree—especially the ones who had been fiercely championing him just minutes prior.

They were desperate to cover up the terror clawing at their insides.

Despite their lively chorus of support, Nelson remained completely silent.

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