Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 182 Chapter 182 79 % This was no longer just a battle for Alexander or Emma , it had grown into a full scale war between two powerful corporations , Blackthorn Holdings and W2 Holdings , united to bring Annie down .

Their legal teams , having combined their knowledge , resources , and expertise , brought together shocking amounts of evidence of Annies wrongdoing that painted the most horrible of pictures of scheming and manipulations .

The press conference had proved to be a turning point .

To Emma and Alexanders relief , it had far surpassed expectations .

The public , which once had fallen for Annies manipulation , now began to see her for what she really was .

Most surprising of all , people who had earlier been silenced by Annie through threats or money started to come forward .

They began telling one by one their stories , with further evidence of her web of deceit .

The conference room was strained but resolute in atmosphere .

Emma sat at one head of the table , Alexander at the other .

Between them , their legal teams had amassed enough evidence emails , bank transactions , witness statements , and more the list went on and on .

Emma flipped through the latest set of documents , her fingers trembling with a mixture of disgust and disbelief at the extent of Annies corruption .

She was a monster , an animal in human skin .

Alexander glanced at her across the table , his jaw clenching down on thoughts of all that Emma had suffered at Annies hand .

Suddenly , Emmas phone buzzed on the table , She frowned , picking it up .

It was an email from an unknown sender The subject line was chilling : Good day , Mrs.

Emma Black .

If youre reading this , it means Im dead .

And Annie is the one responsible .

To understand why , click the link below .

Emma hesitated ; she barely clicked links from unknown senders for fear of phishing or hacking attempts .

But something told her this message was different .

Her instincts took over as , sans thinking , she tapped the link .

The video that opened wasnt at all what she had expected .

Her phone screen filled with erotica footage , and almost immediately , loud , unmistakable moans erupted from the speakers of her phone .

Emma froze , her eyes wide in horror .

The room , which had been abuzz with formal conversation , fell silen Every head turned toward her , their shock palpable .

The explicit sounds filled the room , and Emma fumbled to lower the volume , her hands shaking .

But it was too late , the damage was done .

Alexanders sharp gaze bore into her , flabbergasted .

Emmas heart was racing in her chest .

The condemning stare of every person in this room was on her .

She rose to her feet , her hands up in defense , while her voice cracked .

Its not what you think ! Alexander didnt soften at all .

The muscle of his jaw was knotted and his fists were clenched on the table .

Emma gulped as her mind was working a mile a minute .

She held up her phone .

Its … an anonymous e mail .

Some person sent them to me those videos .

There are some erotica videos dared of Annie , and they blame Annie for , their death .

Her words managed to slice the tension , and Alexanders frown deepened , his elbows landing on his knees .

Let me see , he told her firmly .

17:44 Sat , Feb 1 GD .

Chapter 182 + 6 / 9 % Emma handed him the phone and Alexander watched it himself a string of swear words left his lips under his breath .

Then it played , and Annie was caught red handed in an intimate encounter with a man who definitely wasnt him .

Then another clip played , and another and another .

The silence in the room was astounding .

Alexanders face went ash grey , his lips pressed into a thin line .

Emma felt the rise of anger in her chest .

For all of Annies obsessive behavior toward Alexander , she had the audacity to betray him in such a shameless way .

of the table .

How long have you Alexanders eyes didnt leave the screen as his knuckles whitened clutching the edge had this ? he asked in a low , strained voice .

Emma quickly shook her head .

I just received it .

The legal team looked at each other , whispering to one another