Chapter 492
Pearl Entertainment's announcement exploded like a bomb in the business world.
Sophia Laurent's nails dug deep into her palms.
She stared at the announcement on her phone screen, venom practically dripping from her eyes.
"This can't be..."
Her whisper trembled with disbelief.
Ryan Cunningham stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, his expression dark as storm clouds.
"What game is the Lowell family playing?"
He turned sharply, his suit jacket flaring with the movement.
Emily Lowell looked up, panic flashing across her face.
"Ryan, I swear I didn't know—"
Her words died in her throat.
Ryan's piercing gaze made her skin crawl.
Online discussions erupted into chaos.
#DrQuincyDefection trended instantly.
"Sophia's burning all bridges with the Lowells!"
"Rich family drama beats any soap opera!"
At Valdemar Holdings headquarters...
Alexander Valdemar stood before the panoramic windows, surveying the city below.
His long fingers tapped rhythmically against the glass.
"Confirmed?"
His assistant wiped sweat from his brow.
"Dr. Quincy is indeed at Pearl Entertainment..."
Alexander's eyes turned glacial.
"Keep digging."
He grabbed his suit jacket and strode toward the elevator.
At the Lowell mansion...
Richard Lowell smashed a teacup against the floor.
"Outrageous!"
Victoria Lowell sat pale-faced on the sofa.
"How could Sophia do this..."
Her voice cracked with emotion.
Pearl Entertainment headquarters...
Sophia stood at the center of the conference room, lips curved in triumph.
"Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for victory."
Her stilettos clicked sharply against the marble floor.
Dr. Quincy adjusted his glasses, watching her uneasily.
"Ms. Laurent, are you certain about this?"
Sophia turned, her skirt swirling gracefully.
"Everything's under control."
Her phone vibrated abruptly.
"Alexander Valdemar" flashed on the screen.
Sophia chuckled and declined the call.
At Valdemar Holdings...
Alexander stared at the disconnected call, his gaze deepening.
"Interesting."
His fingers drummed against the desk.
The assistant burst in breathlessly.
"Sir, Dr. Quincy's family was secretly relocated last night."
Alexander's eyes sharpened.
"As I suspected."
He rose abruptly, his jacket whipping with the motion.
"Get the car. We're going to Pearl Entertainment."
Meanwhile...
Emily glared at her phone screen.
Her nails screeched across the glass.
"Sophia..."
She spat the name through clenched teeth.
Ryan placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Patience. We still have moves left."
His eyes darkened.
Emily looked up, malice glinting in her gaze.
"I'll make her pay."
Her voice could freeze hell.
Outside Pearl Entertainment...
Alexander's car screeched to a halt at the entrance.
As he stepped out, Sophia stood waiting on the steps.
Their eyes locked.
Electric tension crackled between them.
Sophia's crimson lips curved.
"Mr. Valdemar. What a pleasant surprise."