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Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Under intense pressure, the Protagonist stands firm in the executive boardroom as the Board Chairman’s push for expulsion falters amid growing skepticism. The Family Council Member’s hesitation signals a shifting alliance. Armed with newly delivered encrypted audit files revealing a buried contract clause, the Protagonist gains decisive leverage that undermines the Chairman’s authority. The Chairman’s public retaliation through asset freezes and smear campaigns loses traction, revealing his weakening grip. In a commanding move, the Protagonist formally invokes Section 7.4b, blocking the expulsion motion and exposing his true financing power. The board fractures visibly, setting the stage for a larger family and class war. The chapter closes with the Protagonist firmly established as the hidden power behind the company, igniting a new phase of conflict and control.