205: The Gala's Turning Tide

The gala, initially a mingling of ambition and elegance, took a sharp turn upon the shareholder's arrival. He, driven by curiosity and a hint of schadenfreude, had come with expectations of witnessing Emma's downfall. Yet, as conversations swirled around him, bolstering his ego, an unexpected confrontation awaited. "Ah, Emma, I was concerned I might miss this spectacle. And how progresses the much-anticipated deal? The company's eyes are on you, laden with expectations. A failure might not just disappoint Wayne but could very well mark your exit," he ventured with thinly veiled arrogance. Emma's laughter, clear and unfazed, pierced the growing tension. "Your concerns are misplaced. Today's deal was doomed from its inception. But worry not about my standing with Wayne. I'd turn your gaze towards your own. Intriguing how you've chosen today, of all days, to witness my supposed disgrace. Yet, here you stand, too late to the farce. Next time, do your homework. Meddling in my affairs