Morgan played a card. "No way. Dexter has some connections with the higher-ups, too. Russell Group hasn't crossed any lines over these years. Even if they were investigated, I doubt anything would turn up. Lionel snorted. "If they're serious about this, they'll find out some charges even if there aren't any. Besides, how could Dexter possibly remain unaffected? That casino of his is a ticking time bomb." He's talking about the Mandarin Oriental Hotel! They're planning to start with Dexter's Mandarin Oriental Hotel! Josie's heart skipped a beat.

"Same goes for the Bastille family. Isn't that right? You know it better than anyone."

Morgan's face fell at the mention of that.

"Come to think of it, you were innocent back then. Shawn was nothing more than a wastrel. Competing with him was beneath you."

The man seated beside him quickly offered consolation, "All right, let's not talk about that anymore. It's all in the past. You've toned down these past few years and contributed a lot. Eccentric Corporation will support you. Shawn won't be able to beat you."

The man across from Morgan asked, "So, what's your final decision regarding that project?"

Morgan did not respond, but Josie understood in an instant. Morgan would still choose the Olsen family even without her intervention because he had always been at odds with Russell Group from the very beginning.

An investigation from the higher-ups was imminent, and Russell Group couldn't possibly escape unscathed. Morgan would never invite trouble upon himself.

Josie sat stiffly and felt dizzy, disoriented from the information overload. This is all so complicated. Like a strategizing game of chess.

card game continued until

of coffee, engaging in casual conversation. Lionel asked Josie,

"I'm from Wavery."

bad at all. What's

"I'm a designer in the architectural

lead architect for the reconstruction of La

in the future," said Lionel. Apparently, they

me. be more than happy to assist,"

They exchanged smiles.

Lionel patted Morgan on the shoulder. "You'll be in

Josie sat alone in the empty room

up. Josie watched him puff on his cigarette, narrowing her eyes.

person, she started

family, and foreign

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