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Fully aware of the simation, Ronald struggled to focus and strategize amidst his frustration.

“Maggie, can you think of anything? I need your thoughts.”

Maggie paused, lost in contemplation, while Mary, growing impatient with the silence, sharply criticized, “Why the silence? You’re known for your effectiveness. After all the years with the Camerons, how can you hesitate now when it matters most?”

Ronald, with a concerned expression, cut in, “Stop. We’re in a dire predicament that can’t be solved just by talking.”

Mary, despite her harsh words, was on the verge of tears.

“We’ve sunk a massive amount of money into this. What will become of us if we don’t succeed?”

Maggie could hardly hide her disdain. Indeed, the Cameron family had heavily invested in the endeavor, from sourcing materials and recruiting employees to setting up factories and broadening their market presence across the country.

Their total investment was monumental, reaching into the tens or even hundreds of billions.

Now, they faced not only the loss of materials but also a blow to their worldwide reputation. For the Camerons, overcoming this hurdle seemed as formidable as reaching the heavens.

Maggie empathized with Mary’s distress deeply. Upon the establishment of the Luster Corporation, both Noah and Mary had committed substantial resources. Now facing the possibility of losing it all, Mary’s concern was palpable.

“Joseph, retrace your steps from tonight. Think about who you mingled with and who could have possibly planted this bug on you,” she suggested.

Ronald, catching a glimpse of his son’s error, fixed him with a severe look.

Aware it was a deliberate sabotage, Ronald 1 mented that his lack of caution led to the leak. A more guarded approach might have spared them the current crisis.

Now…

his attire, Joseph’s complexion paled. Despite

hosted a myriad of guests that evening, leaving him baffled as to the identity, timing, or method

slip this device onto you undetected!” Ronald,

I encountered so many individuals that night, it’s hard to recall

cut off by Ronald furiously smashing his cup onto the floor, berating. “You don’t remember? How can you fail to recall such a crucial detail? Regardless of whether I hold you responsible, what about

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day, Ronald felt an indelible mark of disgrace, questioning how he would be viewed in the aftermath, and the path forward for the Camerons seemed bleak.

fragments of the shattereil cup as Joseph, faced with Ronald’s fury,

Adams, Clearly, the Adams have orchestrated this betrayal

always the Adams! Why is it that the Adams can outmaneuver us, yet we fail to surpass them? If that’s the case, should we not just concede to the Adams, admitting that Ronald is no match for them. and

offspring!”

controlled, escalated in intensity following Olivia’s comments.

fierce temper. His eyes were red, and the veins were prominent on his forehead as he voiced his frustrations forcefully,

explosion of Ronald’s fury rendered the room silent.

seemed one could hear a pin drop. The tension was palpably lingering until Maggie offered

priority should be to devise a strategy for damage control. Although I haven’t formulated a complete solution, I’ve pinpointed several critical issues we need

Ronald managed to calm his ire, responding in a deep

concern pertains to our supplies of jewelry and jade stones. We rushed into operations without securing a sufficient stockpile of raw stones. Since retrieving the merchandise confiscated by Shawn isn’t an option, we must explore alternative avenues.”

Madam Came n, unable to contain her concern, inquired, “What of the funds we transferred to Shawn?

directed

remained

Postponing this fallout

funds. Shawn’s longstanding involvement in smuggling means his assets are likely seized. Our dealings with him were illicit and lacked any legal safeguard, Ronald admitted, his eyes cast down, weighed down