Chapter 71-Shock

SAVANNAH

I am about to stand up and walk over to them when Dominic grabs my hand, redirecting my attention to him. He shakes his head silently, his expression urging me to hold back. "Let them handle it," he whispers.

I glance over his shoulder at my mom and Becca, feeling the tension in the room rise. "But they could—"

"Let them handle it," Dominic says firmly. "You are a part of the company, and the board is here. Whatever they are about to do, don't intervene." I am about to protest, but he cut me off. "I'm doing this for your good."

Frustration wells up within me, and I ball my hands into fists. I look around as all eyes in the room remained fixed on the two women, who were glaring at each other with palpable hostility. The silence was so heavy that you could hear a pin drop.

"Long time no see, Elizabeth," Becca thunders, eyes scanning the ballroom. She smirked when she spotted me. "Who would've thought I'd see you here?"

Mom raises an eyebrow, maintaining her composure. "I'd say t