Chapter144:

Chapter 144 Eva point of view  The words hit me like a blow to the chest. Murderer. My breath caught, and the room seemed to close in around me. Emily’s venomous accusation hung in the air, silencing everyone. The smug look on her face told me she had been waiting for this moment, for the perfect opportunity to drag me down. I stood frozen, my mind racing. The board members stared at me, their expressions a mix of shock and confusion. Whispers erupted around the room, growing louder with each passing second. “What is she talking about?” “Could this be true?” “A murderer? How could she lead the company?” Emily’s smile widened as she saw the doubt spreading like wildfire. She stepped forward, her voice smooth and confident, as if she had rehearsed this moment countless times. “Yes, a murderer,” she said, turning to the board. “Eva Brown is not the innocent, righteous woman she pretends to be. She’s a criminal, an ex-convict who was charged with killing Lucas Graves, her husband’s grandfa