Zev leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable as he surveyed the room.

External threats mattered, but the most pressing issue was the turmoil within.

+8 Pearls

"Mr. Zion, we can't afford to let the Brooks pull out their investment! If our financial chain collapses, Lockhart Group will take a massive hit. Besides, several major projects in Westville and Hopeville depend on their funding!"

"Yeah, the Brooks are essential to Lockhart Group's stability!"

If the Brooks withdrew, everyone's interests would suffer.

"I heard that Thea attempted suicide recently because of your wife. Did she upset the Brooks? You need to handle this immediately and have her apologize."

"Yes! If she doesn't, things will only get worse!"

Clarissa's allies deliberately stoked the flames, heightening the tension.

Clarissa shot a smug glance at Zev before provocatively looking at Ken. If the Brooks withdrew, not even Ken could save Zev.

Ken's expression darkened, and his fists were clenched. He knew Zev would never force Kelly to apologize.

Just then, the secretary broke the tension from outside. "Mr. Zion, your wife is here ..."

Clarissa's smirk vanished as Kelly appeared at the door. "It's inappropriate. This is the Lockhart Group, not the Lockhart Mansion. Meetings are for executives, not outsiders."

flames. "Mr. Zion, we're in the middle of a meeting. Your wife doesn't work

had finished her exam in the morning and was supposed to see Jasper and Shane. Yet, she had

stood up, walking toward her in a silent show of

come without a reason, especially not

everything alright?" she

got it under control," Zev

Brooks' matter hasn't

and Kelly of

drove her to attempt

was striking, a testament to her experience as

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Since you admit to causing this crisis for the Lockhart Groups,

it

your matters drag the company down!" others chimed in, shifting

Lynch, you seem a tinle too eager to stir up

such a crucial time, instead of

the tension in the

said with a smirk. “Then explain

so concerned about the Brooks pulling

Kelly? You angered the Brooks, pushed his beloved sister to attempt

mocking Kelly, waiting to see how she'd get herself out

came from the door. The secretary peeked in nervously and looked at

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