She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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The dim light obscured Matthew's face, revealing only the sharp yet elegant lines of his silhouette. Isaac could see him reclining on the sofa, his long legs stretched out, idly petting the green-eyed cat in his lap. He exuded an aura of both laziness and aloofness. "Sic" Matthew said, his gaze fixed on Isaac, his voice calm and commanding Under Matthew's scrutinizing gaze, Isaac felt like a lamb being watched by a well-fed leopard-safe for the moment, but aware that the leopard could pounce at any time. Instinctively, Isaac wiped his forehead, though there was no swe. "Thank you, Mr. Graham" He sat down on the sofa opposite Matthew. A spotlight above illuminated Isaac, not too brightly, but enough for Matthew to see him clearly.

Matthew spoke again. I have a few questions for you. If you answer truthfully and in detail, without hiding anything. I might grant you a reasonable request"

Isaac was taken aback. Wasn't Mr. Graham supposed to discuss a collaboration with him? Despite his thoughts, he cautiously replied. "Go ahead"

Matthew's eyes were sharp enough to pierce the darkness. "Six years ago, did Vission Group approach the Kennedy family for a partnership, or was it the other way around"

The Kennedy family claimed that Vission Group had approached them, but Matthew had his doubts.

Isaac hesitated, "My wife and I tried to reach out to Vission Group's manager to express our interest in a partnership. We didn't have high hopes, but after talking with Harry Freeman, he agreed to give us the exclusive agency rights."

"What did you discuss?" Mathew asked.

"Just some ordinary questions, nothing special..."

Matthew's tone turned cold. "Be specific. The more information you provide, the more I'll reward you

Isaac obediently answered, "Well...

was merely moderately wealthy, far from their current status. During the meeting with Harry, Isaac was extremely nervous, feeling as if each question was like a major exam question that could determine his future. Matthew listened intently, though he was disappointed. The meeting seemed perfunctory, with Harry lecturing like a professor, not even glancing at Isaac, who took notes like a struggling student. Matthew

from representing Vission Group's products, it was widely acknowledged that they hadn't performed well. A more capable agent could have increased

yet Isaac still felt a bit warm, wiping cold sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. "I asked Harry about it, and he jokingly said

joke. Matthew, however, wasn't amused.

dim spotlight, Isaac's well-maintained face looked pitable, like a student called out by a

stammered. "I thought it

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smile. "Why did Vission Group suddenly terminate their contract with the Kennedy

to answer, at

casually, "That plot of land in the east looks promising. I'm

drastically. Til

had already signed a letter of intent to purchase the land and pair a deposit. Normally, anyone trying to

Graham Group, money was never an issue. Having lost Vission Group, Isaac couldn't afford

confessed, "Harry said he'd had enough of the Kennedy family. He said we were incompetent and didn't deserve the exclusive rights. They wanted to drop

were harsher, but Isaac chose not to

his lap and, after a few seconds, asked, "What do you really

of a tactful way