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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...

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 smirked, cutting to the chase. "Did you ever ask

Group's products, it was widely acknowledged that they hadn't performed well. A more capable agent could have increased the profits several times over. There had to be an undisclosed

back of his

joke. Matthew, however, wasn't amused.

looked pitable, like a student called out by a teacher, unable to

"I thought it was because of my good

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

unwilling to answer, at

of land in the east

drastically. Til

land and pair a deposit. Normally, anyone trying to outbid them would have to pay a hefty compensation

Isaac couldn't afford to lose this

he'd had enough of the Kennedy family. He said we were incompetent and didn't deserve the exclusive rights. They wanted to drop us for a while, but we were just lucky" In

words were harsher, but Isaac chose not to repeat

green-eyed cat in his lap and, after a few seconds, asked, "What

of a tactful

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