Chapter 844

The color drained from every shareholder's face in an instant.

Back when they worked for Reginald Blackwood, the old man had been sentimental. He'd turned a blind eye to their corruption.

They'd grown bold, not even bothering to cover their tracks.

As long as the company stayed silent, their illicit activities continued uninterrupted.

Then Nathan Blackwood took control. He cut off their illegal income streams immediately. Though he didn't prosecute past crimes, he consolidated Blackwood Industries' power completely.

For years, they'd suppressed their resentment.

They thought those dark days were behind them. But Nathan had been collecting evidence all along.

Now the damning proof lay before them - enough to send them all to prison for life.

Cold sweat drenched their clothes. What right did they have to choose sides between Reginald and Nathan?

Few among these shareholders had clean hands. They finally understood Nathan's calm demeanor from the beginning.

He'd been holding their death sentence this entire time.

As Nathan left, panic spread through the room like wildfire.

One by one, they jumped to their feet, faces twisted in terror.

"What do we do now? Nathan's played his trump card!"

"Chairman, if this blows up, you'll go down with us. Maybe we should drop this..."

"Exactly! Who wouldn't want to retire peacefully?"

"I have urgent matters. I'm leaving."

Even those with clean records fled in fear. The situation had reversed completely.

Defeating Nathan? A pipe dream. How foolish they'd been!

Shareholders scattered like roaches. Some tried apologizing at Nathan's office, but he refused to see them.

In the conference room...

Reginald Blackwood sat rigid, face purple with rage. This was his oversight. He should have cleaned house before retiring.

They'd handed Nathan their weaknesses on a silver platter.

Nathan had waited ten years to use this. Now it served its purpose perfectly. The meeting ended in under twenty minutes - record time.

Nathan's victory was absolute. Flawless.

He'd prepared for every contingency.

Reginald sighed deeply. He had to admit - Nathan surpassed him.

Margaret Blackwood paled as she turned to her father. "Dad, what now?"

Sophia Blackwood regretted coming with Margaret. Nathan would never forgive her now.

A long silence stretched before Reginald finally moved to leave. Then Harrison stepped forward.

Nathan's assistant placed a prepared document before the old man.

A pre-written resignation letter. One signature would make it official.

Reginald's eyes turned glacial. His face contorted with fury.

Harrison maintained a polite smile.

"Chairman, every farce needs an ending. Mr. Blackwood gave you your chance at retaliation. You failed spectacularly. Continuing this charade while remaining in your position damages the company's reputation."

"Why not retire with dignity? Don't sacrifice Blackwood Industries just to spite the President."

Spite him? Reginald thought bitterly.

His sharp gaze pierced Harrison. "Is he that impatient?"

"Chairman, when you conspired with Ms. Blackwood, you jeopardized your standing at Blackwood Industries."

"The President didn't do this for the company. Ten Blackwood Industries couldn't equal his personal worth. He acts for the family's good. You should be grateful."