Lysander caught the sly twinkle in Payton's eye, his handsome face a mask of cool depth and his gaze unfathomably dark. He had seen through Payton's intentions long ago.

David had been aware of Payton's ambitions for a while now, knowing that Payton yearned to take over Lysander's role. That's why David was so eager to have Lysander return to the Sinclair Group, hoping a venture into the jewelry business would restore him to his CEO status.

Listening to what Payton had said to Zephyr earlier, David's tension was palpable, his grip on the wheelchair tightened subconsciously.

Under the varied gazes of Payton and Zephyr, Lysander finally spoke, "All is well, no need for concern."

His answer held a double meaning. It could address Zephyr's genuine worry, as well as counter Payton's feigned concern.

a relief," Zephyr

though he quickly recovered, saying, "Yeah, good to hear. But, how about your

tersely, not looking at Payton but turning to Zephyr,

be here when you got back,

was unwelcome, didn't linger. Standing up, he said, "Alright then, rest up. There's a pile of work waiting for

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stopped, turned back, and said, "Oh, by the way, I heard you and David are launching a jewelry line under the Sinclair Group's name? Jewelry market's tough these days. Be careful not to bite off more

grin before he turned to leave. Passing by David, he gave him a warning glance. Payton knew the real reason behind David and Lysander's jewelry venture: it was a play to restore Lysander to his rightful place at the helm of

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