Chapter 307: A girl who grew up in the countryside...
The hall was gripped by silence as James Crawford methodically opened the files, one after another. Every gesture was precise—his demeanor a testament to years of forensic auditing and corporate share valuation.
He pulled out a sleek digital scanner and a folder sealed with the insignia of the National Board of Shareholding and Audit Affairs, instantly commanding silent respect from everyone in the room.
Jessica stood confidently at the far end of the table, her arms slightly crossed, watching him with unshaken composure, not a flicker of anxiety in her gaze.
James expertly scanned the documents. He checked embedded watermarks, cross-referenced signature patterns, and validated timestamps with an encrypted system on his tablet.
His gloved hands moved in elegant and quick precision, his forehead furrowing only when verifying details meticulously.
Every click and tap from his device echoed like thunder through the boardroom, each one peeling away Desmond’s composure inch by inch.
Seconds stretched into minutes, and with every passing moment, the atmosphere grew more tense. Every member of the board sat with fingers crossed, waiting in breathless anticipation, hearts thumping wild with expectation.
Desmond fidgeted in his seat. Beads of sweat formed beneath his brow despite the air-conditioned room. He sat upright. His hand clenched as fingers entwined with another.
Vera’s gaze continuously darted between Desmond and James, her throat tightening with every passing second.
The board members exchanged uncertain glances, their initial confidence in Desmond giving way to an undercurrent of doubt. While some of them had already begun swearing allegiance to Jessica..
Desmond drew a deep breath, his eyes scanning the faces around the table.