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As Foreman stepped out of the building, the smile vanished from his face. How long had he been gone? In that short time, Joshua had become indispensable to Stella.

Foreman clenched his jaw, his expression turning grim. He couldn't wait any longer. Before he returned to Novaris, he had to get rid of Joshua.

At the peak of the public outcry, Stella announced a press conference, which would be broadcast live worldwide.

When Israel heard the news, he scoffed. "Oh, pulling the live broadcast stunt again? We're not idiots like Rachel. If she dares to hold a press conference, I'll make sure she's utterly humiliated!"

Ever since Stella had taken over his company, Israel viewed her as his mortal enemy.

Coleman frowned in warning. "Israel, Stella has never lost a press conference. I suggest you don't try to make a scene."

"Father and Jonathan knew she used dirty tricks to bankrupt me, but they did nothing!" Israel seethed. "They just stood by and watched me lose everything. If they won't get my revenge for me, I'll do it myself!"

"Israel, have you ever stopped to think why they didn't help you?" Coleman asked.

Israel gritted his teeth. "Because she's family, right? They're soft on her because of blood ties." ? find{n}ovel.net

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Coleman shook his head. "Stella is a Williams, yes. She's one of us. You know Father and Jonathan have always wanted to buy back the founding shares she holds. But have you noticed they've never used force to get them? Do you know why?" C ntent belongs to s

This was something Israel had never understood. With their father and brother's ruthless tactics, they could have easily crushed Stella. Yet, they had compromised with her time and again.

"When Stella returned, she became

part of the family," Coleman explained, "Her acquisition of The Pearce Group, the takeover of your company, and those founding shares-ultimately, they all belong to the Williams family. It's like the individual companies we run; they can never truly be separate from the family Father could reclaim them anytime he wishes. The more Stella possesses, the more the Williams family possesses. To Father and Jonathan, her taking your company was just moving assets from one hand to the other." s

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"Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad," Coleman quoted. "Stella has just taken over and already completed such a massive project. Her ego must be soaring. When she finally falls, she'll fall so hard she'll never want to touch the world of business again. And at that point, everything she took from you will be returned." s

Israel was stunned. He had never imagined this was their plan. "So, Father and Jonathan are indulging her because she's family," he concluded.

"Whatever happens, Stella is our sister," Coleman said, clapping Israel on the shoulder. "A public, messy feud would reflect badly on all of us. Be patient, Israel. Just a little longer."

Israel's face was a mask of frustration. Without help, he was powerless to move against Stella.

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The day of the press conference arrived. Unwilling to let the opportunity pass, Israel planted his own people among the reporters. If Stella wanted a live broadcast, he would give her a live humiliation.

To his surprise, however, Stella didn't open the floor for questions. Instead, she went straight to presenting evidence.

"It is common knowledge that Stuart Gibson was a lecherous and violent man

who victimized countless young women in Germany," she began, her voice steady and clear.