Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover
Chapter 703

Jeffery was all about getting things done quickly. He stood up and said, "Since everyone voted for Claire, I'm announcing that, starting today, Claire is the new Ms. Claire of Sartori Corporation. Plus, I'm transferring ten percent of my shares to her." Claire had this subtle smile on her face the whole time, like she knew something no one else did. And then, that smile grew wider.

Out of nowhere, Connor started clapping. It was a bit weird, but everyone joined in anyway, offering their congrats to Claire.

Claire got up and first turned to Jeffery, "Dad, thanks for believing in me. I promise I won't let you down." Then she walked over to Connor, "Connor, sorry about this."

Connor stood up and said, "Congrats, big sis." But Claire's smile had a hint of sarcasm in it, "Come on, you don't have to pretend it doesn't sting. There's no one here but us."

Connor just smiled back, looking like he meant it, "I knew this would happen, so I went ahead and got a celebration cake ready for you." With a snap of his fingers, the meeting room door swung open.

Teddy rolled in with a cart full of plates, each holding a slice of cake. He didn't waste time, setting a plate in front of everyone.

Claire looked puzzled. She wasn't sure what Connor was playing at, but she knew he wasn't the type to just give up. With a bit of irony, she asked, "What's the deal, Connor? Did you poison the cake to off all the shareholders?"

Connor chuckled softly, "Sis, don't joke. We're in a lawful society, broad daylight, everyone watching."

He took a bite of his cake and said, "Let's dig in, folks. Here's to our new Ms. Claire, leading Sartori Corporation to bigger and better things."

Everyone exchanged glances, not quite sure what Connor's game was. But then Jeffery started eating, and when he did, no one dared to hold back. The cake was just a tiny piece, gone in a couple of bites. But once they finished, the mood in the room shifted. Under each plate lay a series of numbers.

Diego's face turned pale when he

saw his

2020829. He was visibly

shaken, his hand trembling as he held his spoon. Edward had a different set, 079246. Every plate was different, no pattern to the numbers, but it was clear they meant something, something unsettling.

Not everyone had numbers, though. Chloe, Jeffery, Diana - their plates were blank. But all the board members who voted for Claire had numbers.

Connor watched them closely, ready

to leave once the cake was done But just as he stood, Diego, who had been all-in for Claire, blurted out, "Ms. Claire, I messed up. I meant to vote for Mr. Connor."