Hiding in the Devil's Bed (by Malea Cox) novel Chapter 99

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Chapter 99

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“Amelia, stop struggling. Hand over the company seal,” Henry said. “And by the way, Gloria’s shares should be transferred to me as well.”

The executives were in a panic. They thought, ‘Henry is hopeless. How could we possibly hand over the management of the company to him? But has Mrs. Kingsley really embezzled funds?‘

“I told you, that money was authorized by Landon,” Amelia said, her face tense, her brows furrowed in frustration. She could leave the company, but she would never give Henry control or Gloria’s shares.

She thought, ‘Since Landon could talk and move now, maybe it’s time to bring him in.‘ Amelia weighed the risks and didn’t take immediate action. She thought, ‘Should I prioritize protecting the company, or for the sake of Landon’s safety, keep him hidden for now?‘

“Amelia, it doesn’t matter what you say. Unless Landon wakes up and confirms he authorized the transfer, it means nothing.” Henry’s smirk widened, and his double chin wobbled as he laughed–a truly smug sight.

“Would you give up if Landon actually approved what I did?” Amelia asked.

Henry froze, his smile faltering. He eyed Amelia suspiciously and thought, ‘Could Landon have woken up.

O way.

‘If Landon had really regained consciousness, he would have been here by now, taking control of the company. There is no way he’d leave management

in Amelia’s hands. She is trying to trick me.‘

After a moment of realization, Henry’s grin returned even wider. “Alright. Prove it to us.”

“Fine.” Amelia gritted her teeth and reached for her phone. Sh

his company, after all. He needed to take responsibility.

might get scolded, but Landon was the only one who could resolve this situation. It was

“Fine? What do you mean by fine?” Henry’s smile disappeared again, his eyes locked on Amelia’s hand. He thought, ‘Who is she calling? Landon? Has he really woken up? Could he really speak now?‘

Henry’s heart raced. He thought, ‘Damn it, I have eyes on Landon the whole time–he has been in a coma. How could he have suddenly woken up? I can’t let Landon show up now.‘

“Amelia, wait a second.” Henry’s tone changed suddenly, shifting from aggressive to more conciliatory. Amelia had already started dialing but paused when she heard him. “What is it?”

“Although you’ve embezzled funds, you’ve still contributed to the Kingsley family,” Henry praised her while sending a message to Patrick under the table: [Landon’s awake. Finish him off immediately.]

Henry continued, “I don’t want things to get ugly between us. Why don’t you just admit your mistake in front of everyone, and I’ll let you go?”

“I didn’t make a mistake,” Amelia sneered. If she admitted it was her fault, it would be an acknowledgment of embezzlement. She wasn’t stupid.

“Then, I’ll have no choice but to call the police.” Henry threatened. He needed to stall for time and give Patrick a chance to deal with Landon. He thought, ‘Landon might have woken up, but his situation is far from good.

‘If things were fine, Landon would have been the one to come and settle the bet today. We still have a chance. As long as Landon is out of the picture, Gloria and Amelia will be left alone and helpless. What could they do then?‘

“You’re stalling for time, aren’t you?” Amelia realized what Henry was doing and quickly dialed Landon’s number. “Landon, be careful. Henry is trying to do something to you.”

“I know.” Landon’s familiar voice echoed from outside the meeting room–deep, authoritative. Everyone in the room was shocked. “Mr. Kingsley?” The meeting room door slowly creaked open, and Landon appeared in a wheelchair.

Behind him were Wesley and two rows of well–trained bodyguards. Landon’s face was cold and grim, exuding a murderous aura that seemed to drop the temperature in the room.

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“Landon, you’re finally here,” Amelia smiled in relief, walking toward him with ease. At that moment, the room’s occupants were mere background, ar all Amelia could see was Landon.

He was like a ray of light, cutting through her struggles. He was like the wind, scattering the clouds of doubt.

“Mr. Kingsley.” The executives stood up in unison, visibly relieved, and greeted him with respect.

“Honey, is someone accusing you of embezzling funds?” Landon, sitting in his wheelchair, asked with a cold, authoritative gaze that commanded resp without a word of anger.

“It’s Henry,” Amelia replied in a sweet voice, reporting the accusation. At the sound of Landon calling her “honey“, Amelia’s face flushed with a rosy hu

Just moments ago, Amelia had been a powerful and commanding CEO, but now, standing beside Landon, she was a shy and gentle woman. The onlookers couldn’t help but smile knowingly. They thought, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley seem to have a great relationship.

“Landon…” Henry was stunned to see Landon appear at the company so suddenly.

He thought, ‘Didn’t Landon just wake up? Shouldn’t he be resting at home? But he doesn’t look like someone who has just woken up after four months being in a coma. He seems to have fully recovered. Yet I’ve heard nothing about it. Damn.‘

“It’s been a while, Uncle Henry. Did you turn into a stutterer?” Landon’s chilling gaze locked onto Henry.

“I’m just shocked to see you.” Henry quickly tried to explain, but his insides were sinking, regretting not finishing things off at the hospital. He thought, ‘It’s all Amelia’s fault for showing up unexpectedly and messing up my plans.‘

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