Chapter 31

After hearing the recording, the CEO of Elurea didn’t hesitate for a second—Chloe Carter was fired on the spot. Then he watched the short video Maria made and couldn't stop praising it. Without even blinking, he signed a deal with James’s company. From now on, this product would be a joint venture fully handled by James's team. Everything should’ve ended smoothly here. But Chloe wasn’t willing to take it lying down. After getting fired, she lashed out online, using her connection with Amelia as ammo. She accused Maria of seducing James, dragging Amelia into an ugly mess that left her crying all day. The thing exploded on social media. Amelia’s team did see it but chose to sit back and watch the drama unfold. Maria, however, wasn’t about to just let it slide. She uploaded the recording, where Chloe admitted what she had done. Instantly, public opinion flipped. Maria and Elurea were trending again—and this time, in a good way. Amelia got caught in the chaos too. Amelia never expected it