Chapter 7 The Stone family remained trapped in the delusion that " Vera will ultimately bow her head . " [ ] Little did they know , I was using the contracts and documents I'd taken from their partners one by one , exposing all of Stone Corporation's risks to them . [ ] house to contact Stone Corporation's Combined with Stone Corporation's plummeting reputation , various regulatory departments had their eyes on this corrupt conglomerate , with calls for a thorough investigation growing louder . [ ] Investors were pulling out in droves , major pa was teetering on the edge of collapse . ] ] partners ' attitudes toward Stone Corporation took a nosedive , and the company Meanwhile , under Sebastian's arrangements , I made my first public appearance as Chairman of Hart Corporation . [ ] In the venue , countless cameras focused on me . [ ] I appeared confidently before the public , arm - in - arm with Sebastian . When the host announced " Ms. Vera Hart will attend this press conference as the representative of our new corporate partner , " the entire venue erupted . ] Everyone wanted to see who was really behind Hart Corporation , the legendary industry leader . Leo's body went rigid when he heard my name . ] ] He slowly raised his head , his gaze fixed directly on me . ] ] Wearing a white dress , I walked steadily down the red carpet , past him . [ ] Even with light gauze still wrapped around my left eye , my presence remained sharp and commanding , like an unsheathed sword . Seeing this scene , Iris could barely stand . She collapsed against Leo's arm , her voice shaking uncontrollably . [ ] " Leo ... what's happening ? Am ... am I finished ? " [ ] The guests whispered among themselves : [ ] " Isn't that the Stone family's daughter - in - law ? How did she become flart Corporation's chairman ? " [ ] " Haven't you heard ? Hart Corporation's rise was entirely her doing ! " ] " And not just Hart Corporation ! Stone Corporation's recovery from crisis three years ago was all thanks to her too ! Without her , Stone Corporation would have gone bankrupt three years ago . " [ ] " But recently , that sister - in - law of theirs injured her eye and kicked her out ... " ] " Stone Corporation falling to this state is exactly what they deserve ! " [ ] " Absolutely ! I heard the Stone family treated her like a servant , making her work like a slave . Such a family getting their Сварет comeuppance is cause for celebration ! " ] Hearing this . Leo's expression grew darker . [ ] He stared at me coldly , like looking at a piece of property that had betrayed him . ] I smiled slightly and took a seat directly across from him . [ ] The meeting officially began . [ ] Sebastian efficiently presented the first set of data , laying bare Stone Corporation's vulnerabilities and crises for everyone to see . Then I stood up and began explaining Stone Corporation's risks to the audience using the data . ] My voice was clear and forceful . ] Standing on stage , I told everyone . [ ] " Stone Corporation's prosperity over the past three years has been an illusion . Hidden debts , internal management chaos , and equity disputes have long since planted the seeds for the entire conglomerate's collapse . " [ ] " Once , I was coerced into pouring my heart and soul into keeping Stone Corporation alive . Today , it will be me who personally exposes the truth ! " As my words ended , the venue erupted . ] Leo's face changed dramatically , panic instantly spreading across his features as he looked at me : [ ] " Vera ! Are you insane ?! Do you know what you're doing ?! You're my wife ! You're a daughter - in - law of the Stone family ! How can you help outsiders hurt your own family ! " ] " A daughter - in - law without a marriage certificate ? " ] I looked at him mockingly . [ ] " As for family , Leo , what family treats their relatives like servants ? And what family would be so vicious as to destroy their relative's eye ? " ] Leo was speechless . ] My lips curved coldly as I stared down at him , forcing him to meet my gaze : [ ] " Leo , your Stone family always said that without you , I , Vera Hart , would be nothing . " ] " But now , standing here , I'm telling you without the Stone family , I live even better ! " [ ] - The venue fell into dead silence , then camera flashes crashed down like a torrential storm . [ ] In this symphony of clicking shutters , a nearly hysterical , desperate voice suddenly rang out . [ ] People turned toward the sound to see the once - proud Iris had just dropped to her knees with a thud . [ ] Trom Mafia Mistress to Hillionaires Wite Same Tay Bifferent Grou 1249 Серти " Vera ! It was all my fault ! Please forgive me ! " [ ] " I can't take it anymore ! I really can't take it ! The cyberbullying is killing me ! Vera , please have mercy on me ! Save me one more time !"