Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 699

Chapter 699

But no one had ever seen Aurora acting like this.

After all, publicly accusing her own mother in front of so many people was shocking no matter the setting.

And little Aurora, overcome by grief, could barely control herself.

Normally sharp and quick–witted, she now stood trembling from head to toe.

Every pair of eyes was locked on Grace and Tessa.

But Grace, with nerves of steel, didn’t even flinch.

In fact, she seemed unfazed.

She gave a faint smile and gently patted Tessa

the head.

“Tessa, you’re such a good girl. Don’t follo sister’s example She’s j

The moment Aurora heard the words “daddy’s

too upset. She’s sad because her daddy’s gone.”

e,” something inside her snapped.

She shouted at Tessa, her voice raw and furious, “Shut up! Your dad’s the one who’s gone!

“You’re just jealous–jealous that Dad loved me more. That’s why you’re standing there enjoying this!”

Tessa’s face twisted in fear and confusion.

She shrank behind Grace, clutching her sleeve and trembling.

“Mommy, what’s wrong with her? She doesn’t seem like herself today…”

Tears welled up in her eyes as she whimpered, “Mommy, I’m scared. What if she hits me?”

Seeing her so frightened, Grace’s protectiveness poured out instantly.

She comforted her gently, “There, there, sweetheart. Don’t be scared. Your sister’s just overwhelmed. She’s not thinking clearly anymore.”

Then Grace stood up and looked directly at the nearby security.

“Where are the guards? Take Aurora out. She hasn’t taken her meds today.”

The moment she finished speaking, a group of men in black suits emerged from the crowd.

Their objective was clear–restrain Aurora who had just lost control.

Little Aurora was terrified.

After all, she was just a child. She’d never witnessed anything like this before.

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In business, it took a certain edge to survive.

Grace’s move had clearly shaken everyone- if she could be that ruless with her own daughter, she’d be even more merciless with outsiders.

Soon after William was laid to rest, Grace returned to the dinner reception and formally announced that she would be assuming

the role of chairwoman at Walton Corporation.

The room went quiet.

Then someone, no one quite saw who, started clapping.

And just like that, the others followed.

Clearly, there were no objections.

Everyone in the room knew Grace well.

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Handing over leadership to her would be smooth and be no need to worry about loose ends.

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In fact, many silently felt relieved that they had backed her from the beginning.