Although Leonardo started to calm down after hearing Durand's reassurances, his expression remained grim.Seeing this, Durand approached him with a smile. "Mr. Lincoln, members of the Chamber of Commerce will be arriving soon to celebrate my appointment as acting chairman. You should join us. If it weren't for you, the Grisham family might still be in our way."Leonardo gave only a curt nod, offering no real enthusiasm. He had never held Durand in high regard—he saw him as someone skilled at currying favor but utterly lacking in capability. Still, he kept those thoughts to himself.Durand, however, picked up on the perfunctory tone. Internally, he scoffed at Leonardo, thinking the old man was a fool who didn't know what was good for him. Once Durand officially secured his position, he planned to make Leonardo pay for his condescension.Outwardly, Durand remained respectful, which slightly eased Leonardo's mood. He had been on edge ever since losing contact with Amos.A gnawing reg
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