Chapter 952

The other end of the call was silent for a few seconds before Tom's icy voice echoed. "Mr. Lightner, you've already taken my money. Isn't it a bit late to back out now?" "I'll return every penny! And I won't say a word about your plans to anyone," Huxley promised.

Tom let out a cold laugh. "From the moment you accepted my money, there was no turning back. And don't forget-while Brandon finding out about my involvement won't hinder my plans, if he learns you betrayed him, neither he nor your uncle will let you off the hook." Huxley's face turned pale as he hissed, "Tom, are you threatening me?"

"Mr. Lightner, don't misunderstand. We're in the same boat now. I wouldn't do anything to harm you. But if you jump ship, don't blame me when you drown," Tom said before ending the call.

He was confident Huxley would think things through.

Huxley stared at the disconnected line, then slammed his phone onto the desk with a curse.

Tom was a shameless bastard!

Blinded by greed, Huxley had climbed aboard Tom's sinking ship, and now he was stuck.

As his anger subsided, a grim realization dawned on him: he had to finish what he'd started.

his next move but couldn't shake the feeling that

about the Sumner Group's substandard

a worker noticed an issue, they would've reported it directly to Brandon. There was no reason for

got no answer, despite

unable to leave during work hours, he could only wait, hoping Tom would see his messages and call

On the other side...

silence would remind Huxley of his precarious position. Around 3:00 p.m.,

frowned, his tone sharp. "What could possibly be so

Sumner Group's legal team is here," Pierre informed him. Tom's expression darkened. "What are they

They're here to serve us

eyebrow, sneering. "Has

say more, a sharply dressed man carrying a briefcase stepped into

spreading false claims about the Sumner Group using non-compliant materials. The Summer Group is officially suing

as he took the document, scanned it briefly, and threw it onto the floor. "Accusing me

QUMS

smiled. "Don't worry, Mr. Genge. We wouldn't be

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