C1 The Domineering Aura Returned!

In a conference room of about 3,200 square feet, camera flashes lit up the space. Yan Zhimo, the CEO of Yan's Group, and Yun Yan, the former chairwoman of Yann's Group, were shaking hands, smiling for the countless cameras.

The press conference for the merger of two financial giants naturally attracted a swarm of reporters, with every media outlet vying for the headline. Yet, perhaps only the two people shaking hands knew the truth: this wasn't a merger but the signing ceremony for Yan's Group's takeover of Yann's Group. The former chairman's unexpected passing forced his widow to sell the family company—a truly bittersweet story.

However, a third person privy to the truth made a dramatic entrance. With a sleek drift, a red Porsche came to a stop at the venue's entrance. Stepping out in three-inch heels, Yann Qiai walked into the room.

Dressed in a fiery red business sheath dress, Yann Qiai perfectly balanced the seriousness of a career woman with the allure of a confident woman. Her finely arched brows were slightly furrowed, and her beautiful almond-shaped eyes flashed with anger. A pair of stylish sunglasses perched on her petite nose, which she deftly removed with two fingers, slipping them into her bag. Her lips, painted with a bold lipstick, further emphasized her powerful presence.

As she made her way to the entrance, she drew the attention of everyone around her.

"Uh... Excuse me, ma'am," the security guard at the door said, clinging to his last shred of duty. "You can't go in."

"Take a good look at who I am."

Between her fingers, Yann Qiai held a small card. Even the unadorned photo on her ID was that of a stunning beauty.

"Miss Yann?!" The guard's mouth dropped open in surprise.

"Hello, Miss Yann!"

In an instant, two rows of security guards bowed in unison, greeting Yann Qiai loudly. After all, she was the eldest daughter of the former chairman of Yann's Group, the primary heir, and theoretically, the current CEO—Yann Qiai!

"Mm." Yann Qiai let out a brief sound from her nose, indicating she was somewhat satisfied with their welcome. She then strode into the venue on her three-inch stilettos.

"I believe the collaboration between our two 'Yann' Groups will be very pleasant! Thank you, Director Yan!"

Before entering the hall, Yann Qiai heard a familiar, overly sweet voice.

"I'm sure our company's future under Director Yan's leadership will be—"

"Stop right there!"

Before Yun Yan could finish, a cool female voice interrupted her.

"You..."

Yun Yan's face turned pale instantly!

"What are you all doing? Get her out of here immediately!" Yun Yan quickly ordered her security to drag Yann Qiai out.

"I dare you!" Yann Qiai shouted angrily, stepping forward and glaring at Yun Yan.

"You... you..." Yun Yan was so frightened she could barely speak. "Hurry up and get her out! What are you standing around for?"

But the security team, clad in black, remained motionless. They were all Yann family bodyguards, and when the legitimate eldest daughter and the chairman's later wife gave orders simultaneously, they naturally followed the eldest daughter! After all, the wife wasn't the biological mother but a woman the former chairman married later!

"Hah!" Yun Yan realized why no one acted and quickly devised a new plan. "Who do you think you are? Not just anyone can pretend to be the eldest daughter!"

"You better get out of here! Don't wait for us to expose you and throw you out!"

Yun Yan, hands on her hips, shouted aggressively at Yann Qiai.

"Really? My dear Aunt Yun." Yann Qiai replied sarcastically, pulling out a small card to prove her identity.

"Are you really that forgetful, that you don't even recognize me?"

"You..."

If someone were closer to Yun Yan, they might hear her teeth chattering.

"I’m telling you all!" Yun Yan took a step back, coming up with another idea. She scanned the room, her gaze sweeping over the men in black suits.

"If you don't drag her out of here right now, you're all fired!"

The room fell silent for a moment, then one of the men in black extended his hand and made a gesture, signaling them to move.

Four men in black immediately surrounded Yann Qiai, and a smug smile appeared on Yun Yan's face. But in the next second—

"I'm telling you all, too!"

Yann Qiai spoke up.

She looked at the man who had just given the order, presumably the leader, and reached into her bag, pulling out a stack of cash.

With a snap, Yann Qiai tossed the money onto the table three steps in front of her.

She clearly saw the leader's Adam's apple bob up and down.

"One's last name is Yun, the other's is Yann. You know who you should be listening to, right?" Yann Qiai's voice was icy. "From now on, anyone willing to follow me will have their salary tripled!"