Chapter 243

Victor's sharp, jet-black eyes barely flickered in Abbott's direction—a glance so indifferent it was almost dismissive.

Yet that single look hit Abbott like a wall of pressure, leaving him feeling strangely small. Instinctively, he straightened his spine, searching for words to explain himself, but Victor was already striding away with cold, measured steps, not sparing him even a backward glance.

In that moment, Abbott felt like he was nothing more than an afterthought, someone utterly insignificant.

Since taking over as managing director of the design firm, it had been a long time since anyone had made Abbott feel so thoroughly beneath them-like a king gazing down from a distant throne.

His brow furrowed, and a storm of indignation churned in his chest, burning hotter than before.

His assistant approached, voice tentative. "Mr. Beaumont?"

"Get out of my sight!" Abbott snapped. "So the golden boy thinks he's untouchable? Victor only has people tiptoe around him because of that privileged background. Strip that away-he wouldn't be half the man I am!"

The assistant quickly chimed in, eager to please. "Absolutely, Mr. Beaumont. If you'd had even half of Victor's family connections, you'd be running this city by now."

Abbott's gaze bored into the space where Victor had disappeared. "That's why I have to get stronger. I'll crush anyone who tries to stand in my way."

with excitement

the biggest contract I've landed

face Isadora. She hesitated, searching for words, then finally spoke, her voice strained. "Isadora, I don't think I can work on the Horizon Architects project

even had a chance to respond before

did you just say? You know how hard Isadora fought for this project! Now that we've finally won the bid, how can you just back out like it's

Rowena had come

"Rowena, what's going on?"

pressed her lips

sorry, Isadora. I know how much this means

fair. After everything we've put into this, you just

eyes shimmered with tears. Clenching her fists, she spun around and ran down

Rowena's sudden decision to quit the

up and

do you consider

trembled. "Of course, Isadora. You're one of

"Then tell me the truth. Why are you backing out? If you have a good

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