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, fanning the flames. "Mr. Zion, we're in the middle of a meeting. Your wife

the morning and was supposed to see Jasper and Shane. Yet,

walking toward her in a silent

a reason, especially not

everything alright?" she

it under

Zion, it's meeting time! The Brooks' matter

and Kelly of

and drove her to attempt suicide, shouldn't I be here to

composure was striking, a testament

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into disaster, are you? Since you admit to causing this crisis for the

it

let your matters drag the company down!"

to Clarissa he added, "Ms. Lynch, you seem a tinle too eager to stir up chaos when the company needs unity the

allies spoke up in frustration, "That's right. At such a crucial time,

the tension in the room

with a smirk.

"Since everyone's so concerned

the Brooks, pushed his beloved sister to attempt suicide, and now you expect him to come here and vouch

waiting to see

then, a soft knock came from the door. The secretary peeked in

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