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.

followed Jarrod out

for Elodie, but you didn't miss your chance to strike at Eldrion Global. Jarrod, you really are vicious

the kind

clarification could fix. The ripple effects

at them for what happened last time, when they'd

leaving no

own materials firm would now be even more valued by the powers that be, and both VistaLink Technologies and Nexus Analytics could use this chance

eyes cold and indifferent. "I told you-you still have a

the seat, closed his eyes, and pinched the bridge

pounding-probably from exhaustion and stress. He felt awful. Andrea turned from the front seat. "Mr. Silverstein, are

voice was

he was, his expression

there for a long

clenching his jaw in silence.

nothing unexpected happened,

away in the next couple of days-forced into

in for a world

a moment, then finally

car.

straight for the place where

arrived,

get her out. She stood up, agitated. "You're getting

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