Chapter 139: Heir

Adam Price's eyes darted around the room, searching for someone—anyone—to defend him. But everyone was glaring at him now.

Charles's cold gaze never left Adam Price.

"You see, Adam Price? Lies always catch up to you. You tried to tear Adam Waters down for your own selfish reasons. And now everyone can see your true colors."

Adam Price's shoulders sagged. He looked broken, his eyes shiny with tears he was too proud to let fall.

"I-I'm sorry..." he whispered, but no one cared to listen.

Charles turned to the crowd.

"Let this be a lesson to all of you. Loyalty, hard work, and honesty matter more than cheap tricks and backstabbing. Adam Waters made a mistake, but he owned up to it. That's real integrity."

The workers shuffled their feet, some looking ashamed for how quickly they had turned on Adam.

"Adam Waters will continue working here," Charles continued, his voice firm.