Chapter 26: The Final Confrontation
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"Thank you all for joining us," Michael addressed the assembled shareholders. "Today marks another milestone in Davis Group's illustrious history."
Jack approached the podium amid polite applause. "You're too generous, Mr. Davis. However, before the celebrations begin, there's something the shareholders should see."
The massive screen behind him suddenly flickered to life—displaying crystal-clear footage of Michael and Mia pushing Rachel Williams overboard. The audio captured their laughter afterward. Gasps and shouts erupted throughout the room.
"What the hell is this?" Michael's face drained of color, his voice cracking.
"Three years ago, my private security team was monitoring that area of the coast," Jack explained coolly. "They captured your attempted murder in high definition."
The room exploded in chaos as Michael desperately shouted, "This is doctored footage! A setup!"
"There's more." Jack continued, displaying evidence of Michael's embezzlement schemes, tax fraud, and bribery of government officials.
Then came the coup de grâce—Zoe rose from her seat and walked deliberately to the stage.
"Michael Davis, do you recognize me now?" She wiped away the concealer from her wrist, revealing the distinctive crescent birthmark.
Michael staggered backward. "Ra-Rachel? Impossible! You're dead!"
"I survived," Rachel declared, her voice ringing through the stunned silence. "I lived to ensure you face justice for your crimes."
Jack then revealed the final bombshell—evidence proving Michael had orchestrated the fire that killed Jack's parents to seize control of Thompson Group. An elderly board member rose shakily to his feet. "I always believed it was an accident," he said, voice breaking. "You murdered James and Eleanor Thompson in cold blood!"
