Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Her Hidden Crowns Ch 179

Chapter 179

he shareholders. Each figone was laid out with absolute clarity, and for the most part, the earnings

Gabriel stood before the screen, presenting this month's revenue figures in the wer inipress.

Pierre'clipsounded into a simile as he remarked, "Mr. Hall is trab

Alex turned to Austin, their eves gleaming with nitation. To be this young yet so shrewd, decisive, and far-sighted made him a rarity among the youths.

Walterscoffed coldly at Pierre's flattery belove shitting his præe to the document Mandall had just tossed onto the table.

"Tamgh with the praise, Mr. Hall still owes man explanation"

This was, after all, the grand spectacle he had meticulously prepánest. Handall lifted his gaze in Austin, his voice ley, "Austin, It's 1

time for you in explain yourself."

A sharp glint flashed in Austin's eyes as he met Randall's state Wali acold smile playing on hits lips, he said, "Since you're so eager, Uncle Randall, I'll be happy to oblige. He lifteda hand, pesturing to Gabriel

Gabrielnodded

understanding and contioned. "These are the revenue figures for the Eastside project. The losses out to 1.5 billion dollars."

room

fraction of that sim. No matter how stellar

silence "Mr. Hall, what exactly is

with La smug plance at Austin, he thought, "Now that this billion- dollar loss is out in

others held their tongues, their

d'expressions said wonugh.

les Austin had prepared and distributed them to everyone in the

across

"After acquiring the land, none of the original residents were

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he continued, "Hall Corporation has always offered the highest compensation rates. I

around the document. A sudden

this? And why is it recorded in such excruciating

series of photos and transaction records. Each

and directed

urging them to refuse relocation and compensation while inflating their demands beyond reason."

all at once, their eyes

head of the table, Austin sal immoving,

Bendey, quite the bold move," he

the screen as his throat tightened the then shot to his feet, pointing

copy of

his face livid. "Walter, have you lost