She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 735

Elara Bennett clapped her hands, her gaze fixed on Melanie Royce.

"It's always a pleasure working with smart people."

With that, she closed the distance between them, stepping right into Melanie's personal space.

"I already laid my cards on the table last time. Stellaris PharmaTech is responsible for your mother's death, and Preston Whitmore played you for a fool... You said you needed time to cool off. Have you thought it through?"

Standing toe-to-toe, their eyes met. Elara could clearly see the hesitation flickering in Melanie's gaze.

Just as Melanie could see the absolute ruthlessness burning in Elara's.

"Ms. Royce, or rather, Melanie... what's holding you back? Don't you want to avenge your mother?"

Elara took another aggressive step forward, backing her into a corner.

Melanie instinctively retreated.

"But I'm still not entirely sure..."

"Cold cases are never neatly wrapped in a bow."

Compared to Melanie's wavering, Elara's attitude was ironclad, her tone sharp and unyielding.

"The fact that Preston kept his true identity a secret from you proves it... he's guilty as sin."

Suddenly, Elara seized Melanie's wrist, making her jump in shock.

"Don't tell me you're still delusional enough to think he actually loves you?"

"..."

"You really are naive... To Preston, you were nothing but a convenient pawn."

"..."

"If you refuse to team up with me and make Stellaris pay, your mother will never rest in peace."

Elara held up three manicured fingers.

"I know you're tight with Elias Carter over at the Carter Group. The moment you accuse Stellaris of theft, their stock will nosedive, and the Carter Group's will skyrocket. The Royce Group won't suffer at all. I'll have my PR teams spin the narrative, framing you as a fearless whistleblower standing up for the truth."

"The public will eat out of the palm of our hands. They'll see you and your company as collateral damage, and you'll come out looking like a saint who refused to get her hands dirty with Stellaris."

Elara patted her shoulder, but Melanie remained silent.

Elara could tell that Melanie wasn't entirely sold on the master plan yet.

She needed to spell it out in agonizing detail.

"Don't worry, even if Stellaris tries to run damage control, it won't matter..."

Melanie stared into Elara's wide, intense eyes.

Elara's gaze was brimming with absolute, terrifying confidence.