Chapter 1009:

The cameras caught Huey’s tears as they spilled freely, his agony laid bare for all to see. Members of the business association grew emotional, their eyes red-rimmed.

Hackett, ever the strategist, saw an opening. He stepped forward, his voice booming with conviction. “Huey, listen! Come down! Right now, in front of everyone, I swear—I’ll cover every expense your family has. Whatever they need, I’ll take care of it. Just come back to us!”

Hackett’s words struck a chord, and the livestream audience wavered. Sympathy flickered in their comments.

“Damn, I always thought Hackett was just a shark, but this? Maybe the guy has a heart after all.”

“Let’s be real—Hackett’s company doesn’t exactly have a clean record with women. This might be a PR stunt.”

“You know what? Most of the women at Hackett’s company were poor girls he ‘helped.’ He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing!”

flood of comments soured quickly, and Hackett’s jaw clenched. He

he forced a stiff smile. “Thank you, everyone. If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I stand by my

Was he seriously turning this into a business pitch? Huey was standing on

Hackett’s cunning before, but this was something else entirely.

forget that. Right now, saving our friend is

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don’t do anything reckless! We can sort this out. What you want is for Daniela to back off from your family, right? I’ll get someone to

Huey a

here, on the Elite Lux building! I’ll sacrifice myself to pave the way for my fellow association members! Daniela! Isn’t

discreetly signaled their approval with quick

trust me. Daniela will be here soon. She’s reasonable—just state your demands,

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