Gwyneth stayed close behind them, whispering to Colin, "Colin, is everything going according to plan?""Keep quiet. Don't cause trouble at a time like this," Colin warned in a low voice.In the meeting room, Aspen and Aren were already seated with several documents neatly arranged in front of them. When Richard entered, Aspen stood and politely extended her hand."Mr. Pemberton, pleasure to meet you."Richard paused for a second, something flickering across his face, before he took her hand. "Ms. Nicholls, I've heard a lot about you."Colin sat down next to Richard, quietly adjusting his tie while shooting a challenging look at Aspen and Aren. Gwyneth squeezed in close to Colin as if marking her territory, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction.The directors filed in one by one, and the atmosphere in the room grew so tense it felt suffocating."Everyone," Richard looked around the room, his voice steady and commanding. "First, I'd like to thank Mr. Fuller for his invitation."Col
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