Chapter 211

"The Eden Project at Riverside Plaza was highly coveted by numerous competitors. Our company exerted tremendous effort to secure it." Sophia Laurent tapped her slender fingers lightly on the conference table. "Mr. Huang, is this how you embezzle company funds?"

Beads of sweat formed on Huang Yousheng's forehead.

"Don't listen to her nonsense," he forced a dry laugh. "Construction delays are common. Every project encounters unexpected issues."

"Unexpected?" A shareholder slammed the table and stood. "A year and a half, and less than half is completed. Is that just an 'issue'?"

Another shareholder smirked. "The real surprise is that the contractor happens to be your nephew, isn't it?"

The room erupted in murmurs.

Several senior shareholders exchanged glances before speaking slowly. "Huang Yousheng, you misappropriated company funds while Mr. Valdemar was in a coma. Now you're obstructing Ms. Laurent's appointment—afraid the truth will come out?"

"Ms. Laurent graduated from a prestigious university and built her own company from scratch. Her competence is undeniable."

"What exactly is your motive for making things difficult for her?"

These veterans who had fought alongside Patriarch Valdemar now stood firmly behind Sophia.

Huang Yousheng paled but managed a strained smile. "Give me six more months. I guarantee completion."

The shareholders hesitated.

Then Sophia's cool voice cut through the tension. "I'm afraid that won't be possible, Mr. Huang."

She raised her phone, displaying a police investigation notice on the screen.

"You're suspected of occupational embezzlement. The authorities have already launched an inquiry." Her gaze swept across the room. "Pending investigation, you are hereby suspended from all duties."

Silence fell over the conference room.

Every eye was fixed on the composed young woman in astonishment.