Chapter 490

Chapter 490:

Richard didn’t turn around when Alexander called after him: “Tell Camille I’m sorry she chose to protect a murderer. But my uncle and those seventeen families deserve better.”

The elevator doors closed on Alexander’s unrepentant face, leaving Richard alone with the crushing weight of what he’d learned. His daughter had married a man who was willing to destroy innocent people in pursuit of what he believed was justice. The attacks on Kane Industries weren’t just continuing—they were about to escalate to include the entire Lewis family.

Alexander Pierce was no longer just Camille’s betrayed husband. He had become a true enemy, willing to sacrifice anyone and everyone in his way. Richard pulled out his phone as the elevator descended. It was time to call Senator Alvarez and prepare for a battle that was about to become much more dangerous than any of them had anticipated.

Victoria’s eyes slowly fluttered open in the hospital room, focusing on Camille’s face for the first time in three days. The machines around her bed beeped steadily, marking the rhythm of her recovery. Her skin still looked pale against the white pillows, but the dangerous gray color had faded.

“How long was I out?” Victoria’s voice was barely a whisper. Camille squeezed her hand gently.

“Three days. You scared us all.”

“What about the company?”

“It’s stable. Dad and Uncle Eduardo helped with the stock crisis. We’re okay for now.”

Victoria tried to sit up, wincing at the effort. “There’s something I need to tell you. About Alexander’s accusations. About what really happened fifteen years ago.”

“You don’t need to explain anything right now. Just focus on getting better.”

“No.” Victoria’s grip on Camille’s hand tightened. “If Alexander is spreading lies about Meridian Technologies, you need to know the truth. All of it.”

Dr. Martinez appeared in the doorway, checking Victoria’s chart. “Mrs. Kane, it’s good to see you awake. How are you feeling?”

“Like I’ve been hit by a truck. But I need to speak with my daughter and her colleagues about urgent business matters.”

“I’m not sure that’s wise. Your blood pressure is still elevated…”

“Doctor, someone is trying to destroy my company based on false accusations about events from fifteen years ago. The stress of not addressing this will be worse for my health than discussing it.”

Dr. Martinez looked between Victoria and Camille, then sighed. “Thirty minutes. No more. And if your blood pressure spikes, we end the conversation immediately.”

After the doctor left, Camille called Stefan and Hannah. Both arrived within twenty minutes, their faces showing relief at seeing Victoria conscious and alert.

“Before we start,” Victoria said, looking at each of them, “what I’m about to share with you has been locked away for fifteen years. Some of it will be painful to hear. But if Alexander is using doctored evidence to attack us, you need to understand what really happened.”

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