The meeting finally ended with Fredrick storming out of the boardroom—his face twisted in humiliation and barely contained rage. Hugo and Kathrine exchanged a small, satisfied glance as the door slammed behind him.
Mr. Halden and Ms. Bernard, two of the senior investors, had made a fair and brutally sharp decision. One that cut through Fredrick's manipulation and exposed his intentions cleanly.
"You did a good job," Hugo said, breaking the lingering tension. His voice carried genuine appreciation. "Your timing was perfect. I couldn't have handled it better myself."
Kathrine gave him a polite nod.
She had expected him to acknowledge her efforts… but hearing it still warmed her chest.
