Chapter 197

The reporter nearly dropped his voice recorder.

He had prepared a series of sharp questions to expose Sophia Laurent's lies publicly.

Yet this woman openly admitted Alexander Valdemar was in a coma.

Vincent Valdemar stood at the side of the stage, his face darkening instantly.

His carefully crafted script had been completely disrupted.

"Is she insane?" he muttered under his breath.

The live stream comments exploded.

[No way! She just admitted it?]

[Is Valdemar Holdings doomed now?]

[Wait, that was actually badass]

Sophia stood straight under the spotlight.

"Alexander is indeed in a comatose state," she stated clearly. "But doctors confirm his vital functions remain intact."

The reporters exchanged puzzled glances.

"Valdemar Holdings won't stagnate because of this." Sophia's gaze swept across the room. "The Patriarch and I will jointly oversee operations until he wakes up."

Her fingers tapped lightly on the podium.

"No matter how long it takes."

The venue fell silent.

A female reporter couldn't resist asking, "Mrs. Valdemar, why are you so candid about your husband's condition?"

Sophia's lips curved slightly.

"Secrecy only breeds more speculation." She paused. "Alexander taught me that facing problems directly is the best solution."

The live comments shifted dramatically.

[That poise is unreal]

[So much better than all the evasive types]

[Suddenly curious to see her in charge]

Vincent clenched his fists.

His planted reporter raised a hand. "Mrs. Valdemar, do you have experience managing a major corporation?"

The question cut like a blade.

Sophia regarded the questioner calmly. "I've spent a year learning at Alexander's side. Besides, Valdemar has the most professional team."

She smiled faintly.

"This reporter seems particularly concerned about my qualifications?"

The room rippled with good-natured laughter.

The reporter flushed crimson.

Just then, his phone vibrated.

A new message appeared on screen.

[Execute Plan B]