Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 274 Just Wait and See

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Everett’s brilliant expression made me instinctively lift the corner of my lips. “Mr. Llyod, there’s an old saying that fits you perfectly. Lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot. It suits you perfectly.”

His jaw clenched, and his sharp gaze locked onto mine. “Ms. Sinclair, it’s far too soon to jump to conclusions. 300 million is nothing to me. This battle between us is far from over.”

“Is that so?” I responded with a faint smile. “In that case, Mr. Lloyd, let’s just wait and see.”

A crowd of reporters quickly surrounded Everett, bombarding him with questions. “Mr. Lloyd, what’s your take on the situation?” one asked.

Another reporter spoke up bluntly, “On paper, BPL may have secured the Azure Bay project, but everyone knows Eclipse Group is the true winner here.”

Everett’s face darkened.

Without answering, he let out a cold snort and turned to leave.

Once the press conference concluded, I returned to my seat and got to work.

I meticulously outlined the strategies for the “Ice and Fire” jewelry collection.

Since Everett had publicly drawn a battle line with Eclipse Group, there was no reason for me to remain passive.

By the time I wrapped up, the workday had already ended.

-My colleagues had trickled out in small groups, leaving the spacious office eerily quiet.

things, I prepared to head to the CEO’s office

stood up, a shadow loomed over me.

a tall, striking

doing here? I was just about

lips curved slightly. “What do you need me for?”

hesitation, I opened the project proposal and pointed at the computer screen. My tone was cool and professional.

for business?” There was a trace of disappointment in his

be?” Without waiting for

exclusive pieces under the ‘Ice and Fire‘ series, each featuring a distinct emblem as a signature touch. Quietly, I’ll secure patents for

“Heartstone Jewels will inevitably attempt to replicate our work, down to those symbols. The moment they do, we’ll have legal grounds to retaliate. In short, it’s a carefully laid trap. They’ll walk into it willingly, and we’ll take them down in

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His voice was

team get started right away.” Satisfied, I shut down my computer.

“For the Azure Bay project, did you already know the government’s plans for the chemical industrial zone? And that Heidi would leak confidential

his gaze without hesitation.

of understanding passed through his eyes. “So, this was all part of your

Caden’s POV:

to admit. Rosaline is

utterly ruthless, she sees through every situation and delivers

unfolded

set her up, she had already foreseen it. She effortlessly turned the situation in her favor, as if controlling