Elena gave a calm, knowing smile. \u201cNo, David. I\u2019ll do something better. I\u2019ll talk to myself.\u201d She tapped her phone and connected to the Nova Group boardroom. \u201cThis is Elena Roberts, Chairman of Nova Group,\u201d she said firmly. \u201cEffective immediately, David Roberts is terminated.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shock hit the room instantly. David froze in disbelief, Clara dropped her glass, and Brenda panicked. Mark looked at Elena in stunned silence, realizing the truth about her power.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, Mark,\u201d Elena said softly. \u201cBut our daughter deserves better.\u201d<\/p>\n
David protested, but Elena remained calm as chaos broke out. Brenda shouted, but Elena stood, holding her daughter. \u201cFamily doesn\u2019t behave like this,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Clara insulted her, but Elena replied coldly, \u201cThis isn\u2019t about money. It\u2019s about respect.\u201d<\/p>\n
She then walked out with Lily in her arms, Mark beside her. Outside, Elena finally felt free from years of pressure and humiliation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s time for a new dress,\u201d she told Lily gently. \u201cSomething special.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lily smiled and hugged her. Mark squeezed Elena\u2019s hand, silently supporting her.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t realize\u2026\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow you do,\u201d Elena whispered. \u201cAnd now we can just be ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Walking away from the mansion, Elena felt a deep sense of liberation. She had revealed her true identity, protected her daughter, and reclaimed her life. This Christmas wasn\u2019t about revenge\u2014it was about freedom, respect, and a new beginning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Elena gave a calm, knowing smile. \u201cNo, David. I\u2019ll do something better. I\u2019ll talk to myself.\u201d She tapped her phone and connected to the Nova Group boardroom. \u201cThis is Elena Roberts, Chairman of Nova Group,\u201d she said firmly. \u201cEffective immediately, David Roberts is terminated.\u201d Shock hit the room instantly. David froze in disbelief, Clara dropped…<\/p>\n