Chapter 1441: Chapter 1451

With a self-satisfied expression, Zayden rose to his feet.

He cast a quick glance at the shareholders who abstained from voting, expressed gratitude with a smile to everyone, and proceeded to the main seat to sign the documents.

Right as Zayden was about to sign the documents and the others were ready to applaud, the meeting room’s door suddenly swung open.

A collective gasp rippled through the room as a group of people entered one after another.

Just as the confusion settled in, a man’s voice broke the silence, slowly stating, “If there’s a shareholders’ meeting, why wasn’t I informed? Last time I checked, I’m still alive.

”

The next second, Holden appeared before the astounded crowd.

Except for Sonia, who seemed calm, everyone was looking at Holden with shock.

Zayden and Sadie, in particular, appeared petrified.

Zayden stood up, eyes bulging in disbelief.

He pointed a trembling finger at Holden, stammering, “You… How are you still…”

Holden’s lips curled into a sly smirk as he finished Zayden’s stammered question.

“Wondering how I’m still alive? Perhaps you should ask those laughably incompetent hitmen of yours.

”

Zayden snapped back to reality, standing rigid with clenched fists, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

Despite the tension, he managed to say, “I’m relieved you’re not dead, cousin, but hitmen? I have no idea what you’re talking about.

”

Holden patted Zayden’s shoulder and strolled over to claim the main seat at the table.

He nodded at Becker, signaling him to proceed the meeting.

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Becker plastered a strained smile on his face, clearly out of sorts.

How could he possibly continue this meeting now?

With feigned innocence, Holden said, “Apologies for the tardiness.

What did I miss?”

Casually flipping through the documents on the table, he paused at the authorization that transferred Zayden’s assets to the Fredrick Group, the contract already signed and sealed.

A slow grin spread across Holden’s face as he lifted the documents and read aloud the key part.

Then, he turned to Zayden and said, “So, my ever-generous cousin traveled all this way to gift his entire business to me? Well, thank you very much.

Now, you can finally retire and enjoy your life.

”

A slow realization dawned on Zayden’s face.

He understood everything now.

Holden had masterfully orchestrated the entire matter.

Fury contorted Zayden’s features as he roared, “You orchestrated this! You tricked me!”

“I tricked you?” Holden feigned innocence, eyes widening in mock surprise.

“Never did I claim to be deceased.

Those rumors about my demise weren’t exactly whispers I started myself.

”

He watched Zayden’s anger simmer, then offered a chilling chuckle.

“Why the hostility, cousin? One shouldn’t get so worked up, you know.

It’s bad for the heart.

”

He casually tossed the documents aside.

“Since you’ve showered me with such a generous gift, I thought I’d offer a little token of appreciation in return.

”

He gestured for Shawn to bring forth a stack of photographs.

Zayden’s blood ran cold as he recognized his hired hitmen, their faces contorted in pain under harsh interrogation.

As the gravity of the situation sank in, Zayden, still feigning ignorance, questioned, “What’s this?”

“Can’t you recognize your hitmen?” Holden chuckled, his amusement evident.

He then reached into his pocket, pulling out his phone.

“Perhaps this will jog your memory.

”

Tapping on his phone, he played a recording.

The recording played crystal clear—a conversation capturing Zayden instructing the hitmen, “Take Ariana to a small island, and find a secluded spot to bury her.

”

The color drained from Zayden’s face.

Another recording followed, this one featuring a gruff voice reporting back, “Mission accomplished, boss.

Holden’s a goner.

He followed us, and we dumped him in the sea.

”

Zayden’s voice, laced with satisfaction, had replied, “Good work.

”