Chapter 791

Chapter 791:

“Ah!”

Briley hadn’t anticipated that he would actually strike her. She staggered and fell to her knees.

She couldn’t believe this old man had dared to hit her.

The other elders shook their heads and sighed.

They believed Briley was blinded by her greed and ambition.

Her statements at the press conference might have seemed noble, but they were designed to ensnare Sadie.

Just then, the heavy wooden doors of the meeting hall creaked open.

A calm, composed voice floated in.

“I, Sadie Hudson, voluntarily resign as the head of the Wall family and as chairwoman of the Wall Group.”

Everyone turned to look.

Sadie, dressed in a simple white dress, entered with poised authority. Behind her, a throng of reporters with cameras and microphones followed.

The elders’ faces fell.

Briley tensed, her heart sinking with a deep sense of foreboding.

Unperturbed by the charged atmosphere, Sadie walked to the center of the hall.

Her gaze calmly swept over the elders.

Then, she slowly knelt down beside Briley.

“I’ve fallen short in my responsibilities to this household, and for that, I extend my sincerest apologies to everyone present.”

Sadie’s tone was steady—not overpowering, yet not faint—but it resonated clearly through the press microphones, heard by all in attendance.

“Briley sustained a severe injury while protecting me. She came close to death. The guilt has been unbearable; I haven’t had a peaceful night since. The whispers circulating outside all stem from my actions. They’ve brought dishonor to our family name and added to Briley’s pain. I no longer feel capable or worthy of remaining as the family’s leader or the company’s chair. I humbly request the elders to accept my resignation from every post, so I may retreat, reflect, and pray for Briley’s recovery.”

With that, Sadie bowed low before the council of elders.

𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓮: 𝗀𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

Briley observed with an inner spark of glee.

What an idiot! She was really stepping down—and in full view of the media! That role was practically hers now.

Quickly masking her excitement, she put on a facade of worry. She turned swiftly to Jonah, her tone carefully pitched with urgency.

“Granduncle! Since Sadie has chosen to relinquish her authority, we cannot leave the Wall Group leaderless—not even for a day, nor can the family remain without guidance. I’m ready to shoulder her responsibilities. I offer myself, wholeheartedly, to carry this burden and serve the family with devotion!”

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