He didn't even insist on personally watching Patricia being taken away by force. Instead, he was the first to suggest breaking the news to the press.

This way, the fallout wouldn't be too severe.

Of course, Eaton understood what was going on.

Jarrod was giving him an out—a way to save face.

Now, there was a measured path for both sides. After that earlier deadlock,

suddenly there was room to maneuver again.

Eaton felt heavy-hearted, but not because of Jarrod's "threats." What truly pained him was seeing how Patricia had ended up like this.

"Well then, I won't keep you any longer," Jarrod said, making it clear he saw no need for empty pleasantries.

Watts watched Jarrod's every move, his gaze dark and unreadable.

Who would have guessed, seeing this poised and courteous man, that he was the same Jarrod who had just ruthlessly forced everyone's hand?

It seemed as if an agreement had been reached. Both sides looked relieved, as if nothing was left to trouble them.

But...

Eldrion Global was caught in the crossfire, an innocent casualty.

They'd suffered real damage.

Jarrod out the

glare. "You say you're standing up for Elodie, but you didn't miss your chance to strike at Eldrion Global. Jarrod, you really

weren't the kind that could

could fix.

to get back at them for what happened last time, when they'd tried to trip

was ruthless, leaving no room for

now be even more valued by the powers that be, and both VistaLink Technologies and Nexus Analytics could

still have a lot to learn.” With that, he got into

leaned back against the seat, closed his eyes, and pinched the

and stress. He felt awful. Andrea

his eyes. His voice was hoarse. "Take me back to

stood where he was, his expression turning

for a long

his jaw

nothing unexpected happened,

away in the

for

a moment, then

car.

for the place

time he arrived, word

were worse than ever. The moment she saw Watts she assumed he was there to get her out. She stood

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