Chapter 329

Richard Lowell's face darkened like storm clouds.

But he would never discard Emily Lowell as his pawn.

Compared to the rebellious Sophia Laurent, the obedient Emily was far easier to control.

Once Emily married into the Cunningham family, Lowell Entertainment could leverage their resources to reach new heights.

"Emily, don't overthink it." Richard forced a smile. "The fault lies with those butcher parents, not you."

His tone dripped with saccharine falseness. "You'll always be the jewel of the Lowell family."

Emily's eyes reddened. "Thank you, Father."

Only then did William Lowell's tense expression soften.

"This will always be your home."

Nathan Lowell watched coldly before turning away.

Victoria Lowell stood silently, a nagging unease twisting in her gut.

Regret flooded her.

If only she'd treated Sophia better back then...

But there were no second chances in life.

Emily began appearing frequently beside Ryan Cunningham.

Under William's arrangement, she smoothly took over Sophia's former position at Lowell Entertainment.

Sophia had wielded real authority during her tenure—decisive and formidable.

Emily merely served as a decorative figurehead.

Employees initially buzzed with curiosity about the rumored heiress.

After the online scandals and kidnapping case, scrutiny intensified.

But the truth quickly became apparent—

This so-called business prodigy only knew how to simper and flirt.

"I just saw her sitting on William's lap when I delivered documents!"

"Thought she'd be some corporate genius. Turns out she's all looks, no substance."

"Can't hold a candle to Sophia..."

Emily ignored the whispers.

She had one singular goal—

Steal the core code for the surgical automaton.

That was her bargaining chip to secure the Cunningham marriage.

Ryan, young and accomplished, was a far better catch than that vegetative Alexander Valdemar.

Sophia prepared for the charity gala.

Her first public appearance as Mrs. Valdemar.

The Valdemar family's long-awaited return to the social spotlight.

That evening—

A moon-white cheongsam hugged her slender curves.

Jade accessories accentuated her regal elegance.

Every head turned when she entered the ballroom.

Rumors about this mysterious Mrs. Valdemar had swirled for months.

Now, everyone burned with curiosity—

What kind of woman could single-handedly salvage the Valdemar empire during its darkest hour?