At the Thompson Estates, morning dawned in familiar rhythm of quiet luxury gleaming marble floors bathed in sunlight, servants briskly moving, and the faint scent of coffee hanging in the air.But just below the surface, a storm was brewing.Benedict Thompson, elder statesman of the empire and father of Saben, sat in his large study, the morning newspaper unfolded across his lap. His face was inscrutable piercing eyes reading the headline that shouted across the business page:"Trinity Partnership: Thompson-Campbell Enterprises Merges with Reese Corp and Zina Bank."He placed the paper down carefully. "So," he grumbled, "it starts."Seconds later, doors swung open and Saben entered, his usual aplomb dark attire, tie precisely knotted, but his jaw clenched with tension. Clarisse trailed behind him, poised but cautious.Benedict stood up, his eyes weighted on them. "I thought we agreed to steer clear of unnecessary allegiances," he said. "particularly those arranged by Eva Ross."Sabe
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