Chapter 156

Matilda Sinclair could feel the rage rising in her as she sat there, reading the email from the board of directors. It hit her like a slap in the face. A hundred thousand dollars as a bonus? Yes, it was a significant amount but that wasn’t the point. The operation they had led wasn’t about compensation. It was about power, reputation, and cementing their place in the unforgiving world of high-stakes business. What truly set her off was Adrian’s situation. He had been this close to securing a major promotion something he had poured years into. But instead of being rewarded, he was demoted for taking the fall for his wife, Vivian. Matilda couldn’t wrap her head around it. Vivian had made a critical mistake during negotiations one that nearly collapsed the entire expansion strategy and yet she walked away unscathed. Meanwhile, Adrian paid the price. His so-called reward? A pitiful sum that didn’t reflect his contributions in the slightest.