Chapter: 866

Without hesitation, Gerry and his team of bodyguards began smashing everything of value in the office.

Corey looked on, his expression cold and impassive.

Though he didn't flinch at the destruction around him, he knew Gerry was testing his Limits.

Alicia's voice was steady, almost too calm. "When they are done, you are next. Think carefully about who will take the fall for this."

The crashing sounds filled the room, and Yolanda's face went as pale as a ghost.

As the computer shattered into pieces, a look of sheer panic washed over her.

Just then, Alicia's phone chimed with a message.

After looking at it, she turned to Corey with a cool smirk. "Corey, you are really shameless. You started this mess but 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 broke the tension. "Yes, I did it all under Corey's orders! He told me to handle everything!"

Corey's expression darkened.

Alicia stood up 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 caught in her throat.

Alicia chuckled darkly. "Do you really think Corey would hesitate to smash your skull?"

Yolanda's chest heaved with fury; she wished she could wipe the smug smile off 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 was so sudden that even Corey was caught off guard. It landed with brutal force, and in an instant, he felt the sharp pain of his ribs digging into his flesh.

Clutching his abdomen, he bent 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 crossing him by targeting his mother? That's a line you should never cross."

Corey lifted his gaze, icy and sharp. “It's clear you have been trained."

Alicia couldn't help but smirk.

She extended her hand and said, “Stand up, Mr. Hampton. It was just a demonstration. Miss Moss didn't believe I would actually act, so I showed her."

Feeling the pain and dizziness swirling in his head, Corey glanced at her fair fingers.

In a swift motion, Alicia swung the bat again, connecting with his shoulder.

The series of unexpected blows to vital spots brought Corey to his knees, nearly causing him to cough up blood.

Moments later, two bodyguards rushed over, restraining Corey and eliminating any chance of retaliation.