Chapter 499

With a calm, unshaken voice, he said, “If you want to know who’s responsible, ask Yolanda.”

A tremor ran through Yolanda. All eyes, filled with questions, turned to her. Jaw clenched, she lashed out, dragging Corey into the conflict. “When I made this call, you agreed. You provided the funds and materials, and once it was underway, you told me to proceed with the promotion. Now that the situation has exploded, you expect me to take the fall alone?”

Corey had anticipated her betrayal, but it didn't stop a scowl from creasing his face. “Yolanda, tread carefully. Words have consequences.”

Unfazed, Yolanda countered, “We are both in this mess, Corey. If I’m going down, you’re coming with me.” She then flashed Alicia a defiant, provocative smile. “Let’s see who dares lay a hand on me today.”

At this, Alicia subtly nodded to Gerry. Without hesitation, Gerry and his team began smashing the office's valuable items. Corey watched, his expression cold and impassive. Though unmoved by the destruction, he recognized Gerry's actions as a test of his limits.

Alicia's voice remained steady, almost too calm. “When they’re finished, you’re next. Think carefully about who will take the fall for this.”

The crashing sounds filled the room, turning Yolanda’s face ashen. As the computer shattered, sheer panic washed over her. Just then, Alicia’s phone chimed. After a glance at the message, she turned to Corey with a cool smirk. “Corey, you’re really shameless. You started this mess, but you won’t own up to it, leaving a woman to take the blame.”

Corey narrowed his eyes. “Alicia, what exactly are you implying?”

Alicia replied, “I just got confirmation that everything—from production to promotion, even client outreach—was organized by your company.”

Before Corey could respond, Yolanda’s voice cut through the tension. “Yes, I did it all under Corey’s orders! He told me to handle everything!” Corey’s expression darkened.

Alicia stood and handed Yolanda a baseball bat. “It’s your turn, Miss Moss.”

Yolanda stiffened. “My turn? What do you want me to do?”

“Do you want me to repeat myself?” Alicia’s gaze was icy. “If you don’t hit Corey, I’ll have to hand the bat to him.”

Yolanda’s breath hitched. Alicia chuckled darkly. “Do you really think Corey would hesitate to smash your skull?”

Yolanda’s chest heaved with fury. She wished she could erase the smug smile from Alicia’s face. “Are you trying to sow discord between us?”

Alicia shrugged indifferently. “If that’s how you see it, I can’t do anything about it.”

Without warning, she swung the bat, connecting with Corey’s abdomen. The blow, so sudden it caught Corey off guard, landed with brutal force, the sharp pain of his ribs digging into his flesh. Clutching his abdomen, he doubled over, his face flushed with shock and pain.

Alicia looked down at him coldly. “Corey, you can plot against Caden in business all you want, but targeting his mother? That’s a line you should never cross.”

Corey lifted his gaze, icy and sharp. “It’s clear you’ve been trained.”

Alicia couldn’t help but smirk.