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.

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"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."

in the

morning and was supposed to see

walking toward her in a silent show of

have come without a reason, especially not during

alright?" she

it under control," Zev assured

Zion, it's meeting time! The Brooks' matter hasn't been resolved yet." "Exactly! This

Zev and Kelly of disrupting

you all concerned about the Brooks? Since I'm the one who supposedly offended Thea and drove her to attempt suicide, shouldn't I be here to

composure was striking, a testament to her experience as a

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let out a mocking laugh Walking straight into disaster, are you? Since you admit to causing this crisis for the

it

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

Lynch, you seem a tinle too eager to stir up chaos when the company

such a crucial time, instead of standing together, you're fueling internal

gaze turned icy as the tension in the

she said with a smirk. “Then

door. "Since everyone's so concerned about the Brooks pulling out, why not let

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

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

door. The secretary peeked in nervously and looked at

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