David and Lily’s expressions stiffened.“Mr. Landon, your sources are impressive,” David said with a laugh. “She is my daughter, yes, but she has nothing to do with us anymore. Once Stardust’s qualification is revoked, you can work with us without worry.”Landon’s gaze slid past him to Lily, who was smiling with practiced sweetness. His eyes narrowed.“Of course. Once Stardust falls, all we need to do is wait for the right moment.”Catching the look, David immediately shot Lily a signal. She hesitated, but the thought of Landon crushing Nora’s chances—and leaving no room for her to rise again—made her pick up her glass and toast him despite her reluctance.—Back at Stardust, panic was setting in.“Nora, bad news!” Jodi burst in. “Every supplier we checked says they’re out of materials.”“I even called the middlemen,” Oliver added, voice tight. “They said the same thing. Their stock’s all gone.”The two women were nearly frantic.Nora’s expression stayed calm, though her ches
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