When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 224

The Heiress They Couldn’t Break

Chapter 224 War Beneath the Nygard Residence

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It was obvious by now that plenty of people had already picked up on it–the Nygard brothers were notoriously doting when it came to Gianna.

But honestly, who could blame them for being suspicious? When the brothers were bold enough to play favorites and push aside their own biological sister just to pamper an adopted

it’s no wonder people talked. The snide remarks practically wrote themselves.

Marcelo scoffed at himself inwardly, then turned his gaze toward Raymond, who was seated at the head of the table.

Raymond looked just as grim as expected, clearly worn down by the chaos of the past few weeks.

The last thing Marcelo wanted was to get on his nerves right now, especially when things were already this tense. Pushing his luck would only blow back on him.

So, forcing himself to keep it together, Marcelo faced the room and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I know everyone’s frustrated with how often we’ve been calling shareholder meetings lately and with what’s been going on at Nygard Entertainment. As the CEO of Nygard Entertainment, I’ll take full responsibility for the losses and negative press we’ve brought to the parent company. I admit it was a failure on my part, but I’m asking for a bit more time. Let me handle it. I promise I’ll make things right and give everyone a proper explanation.”

Marcelo had no real solution. He was just trying to hold things together with some political- sounding filler, hoping to calm the room down.

But everyone there was a seasoned veteran. No one was buying what he was selling.

One of the shareholders let out a sarcastic snort and said with a mocking tone, “Mr. Nygard, no offense, but your words aren’t exactly reassuring. It’s been how long now? Not only is nothing fixed, but the Nygard Group’s reputation has been taking hit after hit. The stock’s been dropping for over a month! You keep asking for time. How much time are we supposed to give you?”

Other shareholders quickly chimed in, agreeing. The conference room erupted into a flurry of hushed arguments and not–so–hushed complaints, voices layering over one another in a rising storm of doubt and frustration.

Sweat began to bead on Marcelo’s forehead, but he forced himself to stay calm and went on, “Everyone, this is just a temporary setback. I—”

He didn’t even get to finish.

One of the shareholders suddenly slammed the table, shooting up to his feet and cutting

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Marcelo off. “Marcelo, quit selling us fantasies. We need real results. If this keeps going, you’re going to drag the entire Nygard Group down with you!”

“That’s right! You’re clearly not cut out to lead the company. You’ve achieved nothing, and all you’ve done is hold us back while causing one disaster after another. Honestly, even your sister Amelia would be a better fit!” another shareholder chimed in sharply.

As that last line dropped, the tension in the room escalated instantly, like the whole place was just waiting for a single spark to explode.

Marcelo’s face darkened at the mention of Amelia. Being publicly compared to his own younger sister, especially like that, hit him hard.

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