All Chapters of The Billionaire's Bargain: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

The Invisible WarThe quiet hum of the V Corp boardroom was interrupted by a faint buzz from Sophia’s phone. She glanced down to see a message from Chris:“Mark’s shell corporations are consolidating shares. He’s close to hitting 10%. If he reaches it, he’ll force a vote on leadership.”Sophia set her phone aside, her jaw tightening. Across the table, Lucas was wrapping up his presentation on the Shanghai initiative, unaware of the latest development.When the meeting ended, Sophia pulled him aside. “Chris just confirmed it. Mark’s creeping toward a 10% stake. He’s making his move.”Lucas’s expression darkened. “If he forces a leadership vote, he’ll use it to undermine us—publicly.”Sophia nodded. “We need to neutralize him before he gets there. Chris is tracking the shell corporations, but we need a backup plan.”Lucas exhaled sharply. “We’ll figure it out. Mark isn’t winning this.”Rallying SupportSophia and Lucas called an emergency meeting with Darren, Evelyn, and Chris in the pe

A Game of ShadowsThe tension in the air at V Corp was palpable as Sophia and Lucas huddled with their trusted team. Chris had uncovered more about Adrian Roth’s tactics, and the picture he painted was grim.“Adrian doesn’t just dismantle companies,” Chris explained, his fingers tapping a tablet. “He isolates key players, cuts off supply chains, and manipulates public perception until his targets are forced to crumble or sell.”Evelyn frowned. “If he’s aligning with Mark, their strategy will be both personal and professional. They’ll exploit anything they can.”Sophia nodded, her expression calm but focused. “Then we make sure they have nothing to exploit. We counter their moves before they’re even made.”Lucas leaned back in his chair, his jaw tight. “Chris, what’s our biggest vulnerability right now?”Chris hesitated. “Our Southeast Asia operations. It’s still recovering from Keller’s sabotage, and Adrian knows it. If he targets that region, it could destabilize our expansion plans.

The Tipping PointSophia walked into the V Corp executive suite, the weight of the latest attack from Mark still lingering in her mind. The charity gala had been a temporary reprieve, but she knew Mark wouldn’t stop. As she passed Evelyn’s office, the older woman motioned for her to come in.“We have a problem,” Evelyn said, closing the door behind them.Sophia’s stomach tightened. “What now?”Evelyn handed her a folder. “Mark’s latest move. He’s reached out to several junior board members, subtly planting the idea that Lucas and you are losing control of the company. He’s framing it as concern for V Corp’s future.”Sophia flipped through the pages, anger bubbling as she read. “He’s trying to turn the board against us. Again.”Evelyn nodded. “He’s careful not to say anything outright, but the whispers are growing. If we don’t act quickly, he could rally enough support to force a leadership review.”Sophia’s jaw clenched. “We need to shut this down before it gains traction.”Rallying t

A False CalmSophia stood in the penthouse nursery, watching the twins as they babbled to each other, their giggles filling the room with warmth. It was moments like these that reminded her why she fought so hard to protect what she and Lucas had built.Lucas entered quietly, leaning against the doorframe with a faint smile. “They’re getting louder every day.”Sophia chuckled, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “They get it from you. Determined to be heard, no matter what.”Lucas crossed the room, placing a hand on her shoulder. “And they’ll need that determination. Mark might be quiet now, but it’s only a matter of time before he resurfaces.”Sophia sighed, her gaze shifting to the twins. “We’ve outmaneuvered him at every turn, but it feels like he’s always waiting for the right moment to strike again.”Lucas’s voice was firm. “Then we make sure he never gets the chance.”A New Threat EmergesThe next day at V Corp headquarters, Chris burst into Sophia’s office, his expressio

The Weakest LinkSophia sat in the conference room at V Corp headquarters, scanning a list of their key partners. The fallout from Mark and Adrian’s latest rumor campaign had been minimal, but she knew their enemies weren’t done.Chris entered with a folder in hand, his expression grim.“We’ve got a problem,” he said, setting the folder on the table.Sophia opened it, her stomach sinking as she read the contents.“They’re targeting Ryan?” she asked, looking up at Chris.Chris nodded. “Mark and Adrian are digging into his financial dealings during his time at Muller Corp. If they can find anything suspicious, they’ll use it to drag you into another scandal by association.”Sophia’s hands tightened around the folder. “Ryan’s not perfect, but he doesn’t deserve this.”Lucas entered the room, catching the tail end of their conversation. “What’s going on?”Sophia handed him the folder. “Mark and Adrian are targeting Ryan now. They’re using his past to try and create another connection to m