Chapter 1000:

At that moment, a sinister thought slithered into Hackett’s mind, stubborn and unshakeable. “Huey, why not gather everyone for a meeting?”

Minutes later, the group had assembled, each member’s face shadowed by anxiety. Positioned at the head of the table, Hackett projected a semblance of control, as though he still wielded his former clout as president of the association. Clearing his throat, he began, “I have a proposition. It’s still unpolished, yet I think it’s worth discussing.”

The remaining six members instantly snapped to attention at his words, their eyes sparking with a flicker of tentative hope.

Huey, barely able to contain his eagerness, exclaimed, “It’s irrelevant if it’s still unpolished. Out with it already! Are you really going to torture me with this unbearable suspense?”

Hackett clenched his jaw, his hesitation artfully masked by a pretense of caution. “Well, the plan is somewhat precarious. I fear it may spiral out of control.”

Huey threw his hands up in exasperation, his voice laced with frustration. “Seriously, Hackett! Has Daniela intimidated you to such an extent that you’ve completely lost your daring spirit? This isn’t like you at all.”

glared at Hackett. “Enough with the evasions. We need to hear it

on,

he reluctantly began, “Alright, here’s the raw truth. Elite Lux is swiftly ascending. It’s painfully obvious that we stand no chance in a direct confrontation. If this trend continues, our downfall is inevitable. Huey’s

eyes scanning the

attempt to create a media frenzy and turn public criticism

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neither confirming nor denying the suggestion. He sat in

spoke. “I was once the president of the association. Normally, I would take responsibility

from his words that he was unwilling to put himself in

spark of approval flashed in Hackett’s eyes, but he quickly masked it, maintaining a

the Elite Lux building, right? No big deal. I’m not actually going to jump. I’ve seen this tactic before. I once delayed paying some workers, and they staged a similar protest to force my hand. Just call

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