Chapter 447

Chapter 447:

“Christ,” Camille breathed, burying her face in her hands.

Alexander stood quickly, his mind already working. “What if we get ahead of this? Call a press conference, address the rumors directly?”

“And say what?” Victoria’s voice was bitter. “That anonymous accusations are false? That would look defensive.”

“Then we go on offense,” Alexander continued, his tone growing more confident. “We don’t just deny the rumors, we provide complete transparency. Open your books. Invite independent auditors to review every acquisition from the past twenty years. Show the world that Kane Industries has nothing to hide.”

Camille looked up at him with something approaching awe. “That’s brilliant. Complete transparency would eliminate any credibility these rumors have.”

Victoria’s expression remained skeptical. “Opening our books to that level of scrutiny is dangerous. Even legitimate business decisions can be misinterpreted by outsiders.”

“Only if you have something to hide,” Alexander said, his voice carefully neutral. “But since Kane Industries’ record is clean, transparency can only help.”

The trap was elegant in its simplicity. Victoria couldn’t refuse without appearing guilty. But agreeing would expose fifteen years of ruthless business tactics to public scrutiny, including the systematic destruction of Meridian Technologies and the cover-up that had driven his uncle to suicide.

“He’s right,” Camille said, her voice growing stronger. “We call their bluff. Complete financial transparency, independent audits, everything. Let the world see exactly how Kane Industries operates.”

Victoria was quiet for a long moment, her fingers still drumming against the table. Alexander could almost see her mind working, weighing risks, calculating odds.

“Very well,” she said finally. “We’ll prepare for full disclosure. But this had better work, because if it backfires, we’ll lose everything.”

Camille reached across the table and grasped Victoria’s hand. “It won’t backfire. The truth is on our side.”

Ł𝖆𝖙𝖾𝘀𝖙 𝙘ђ𝖺𝐩𝑡𝖾𝗋𝘀 ɡ⍺𝗅ⓝ𝗈ν𝓮𝗅𝓈﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

Alexander nodded solemnly, even as satisfaction spread through his veins like poison. The truth was indeed on their side, his side. And when that truth finally came to light, Victoria Kane’s empire would burn.

“I’ll have my team prepare a comprehensive communications strategy,” Alexander offered. “Pierce Enterprises’ PR department has experience managing corporate crises.”

“That would be incredibly helpful,” Camille said, squeezing his arm. “I knew marrying you was the smartest thing I ever did.”

The words twisted in Alexander’s gut like a blade. He forced a smile, leaning over to kiss her forehead. “We’re partners in everything, remember?”

For the next two hours, they worked together to craft their response. Alexander offered suggestions, provided resources, and made calls to influential contacts in the financial media. To everyone watching, he was the perfect supportive husband and business partner.

Only he knew that every suggestion was designed to dig Kane Industries deeper into the hole he had created. Every resource he provided would ultimately serve his purpose. Every contact he reached out to would eventually help spread the truth about Victoria’s crimes.

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