Chapter 202

The Pearl Group might not match the Valdemar family's deep-rooted legacy, but as a rising publicly traded company, its explosive growth had already captured the industry's attention.

Live comments flooded the stream instantly.

"Oh my god! She's actually the founder of Pearl Group!"

"This plot twist is insane!"

"No wonder Pearl Group always supported Sophia Laurent!"

Investors finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"With Mrs. Valdemar at the helm, Valdemar Holdings' stock is stable now."

"Patriarch Valdemar's judgment was spot-on!"

"We can hold our shares without worry."

Viewership surpassed ten million as comments snowballed across the screen.

Vincent Valdemar stood in the shadows, his face dark with fury.

His meticulously planned scheme had been effortlessly dismantled by Sophia.

The journalists who'd accepted his bribes now asked polite questions, too intimidated to cause trouble.

"Damn it!"

His fists clenched until nails dug into his palms.

What should have been his moment to establish authority had become Sophia's triumph.

Worst of all, she'd hidden her identity as Pearl Group's founder all along.

At center stage, Sophia moved with effortless grace, every gesture radiating executive authority.

"Thank you for your concern, members of the press."

Her calm smile swept across the room.

"Valdemar Holdings continues normal operations. Stay tuned for our progress."

Inside Winston Corporation's executive office...

Ethan Winston stared at the screen, fingers trembling uncontrollably.

"So that's how it is..."

A bitter laugh escaped him, eyes filled with regret.

As Pearl Group's founder, Sophia commanded immense influence in business circles.

Had he known earlier...

Why would he have settled for an arranged marriage?

What was Isabella Evans compared to her?

Thunderous applause erupted at the press conference.

Sophia bowed gracefully before exiting amid camera flashes.

She had flawlessly resolved the crisis.