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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 cli

"Understood," Spencer said, leaving the office.Damon thought the matter over. He suspected that the troubles of the Wilkie Group were somehow connected to Starlite.Starlite Enterprise, a subsidiary of Nyce Tech, specialized in resorts and theme parks.In recent years, it had launched several high-profile projects, including a water park in the northern part of the city and a dinosaur theme park in the city center. Their reputation for quality had earned them numerous lucrative deals.Prospectus Technology rarely collaborated with Starlite Enterprise, so Damon hadn't paid much attention to the company before.If Starlite was involved in the Wilkie Group's downfall, however, it would warrant a deeper investigation.…That evening, as Damon was leaving a meeting, Spencer approached with news. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Wilkie is here to see you. He's waiting in the reception room."Damon paused for a moment, unsurprised by the visit."I see. Bring in two cups of coffee," he replied."Ye

Jane's words reminded Pedro of something he had almost forgotten.Years ago, he had assigned Gabriel to the gaming company, not expecting it to thrive. He had done so simply to keep Gabriel away from the Wilkie Group's core operations. Yet somehow, Gabriel had managed to turn it around.Pedro glanced at his butler and said, "Go and call Gabriel."Half an hour later…Pedro sat behind his desk in the study, while Gabriel stood in the center of the room.Jane remained kneeling on the floor."Gabriel," Pedro began, his tone firm. "I hear your gaming company has been doing well these past couple of years. You're aware of the Wilkie Group's crisis. I've decided to sell the company to save the group. Start preparing the necessary documents for the handover."Gabriel didn't seem surprised by this decision. He nodded calmly. "Alright. But selling in a rush might mean we won't get the best price.""I know. How much do you think it's worth right now?" Pedro asked.After a moment of thoug

Pedro's words immediately silenced the room.No one dared to argue further. His statement was clear—Jane would remain general manager."This partnership with Starlite was indeed a risky move," Pedro said. "But all of you were in favor of it at the time. We can't pin the blame solely on her. I trust she'll learn from this and avoid such risks in the future."The shareholders exchanged uneasy looks but said nothing more. After all, with Pedro holding 80% of the shares, the general manager would remain a Wilkie, no matter what.Jane mentally took note of the shareholders who had spoken against her, planning to deal with them once this crisis was truly over.…Back in the office after the meeting, Jane turned to Pedro. "Grandpa, thank you for speaking up for me just now. Otherwise, I can't imagine how far those shareholders would have gone in tearing me down."Pedro's gaze was icy. "Don't misunderstand. I only defended you because you're family. You'd better behave yourself and avoi

Jane's expression shifted as she asked, "Why the sudden decision?""The gaming company's been sold, and the Wilkie Group isn't out of the woods yet. Grandpa likely won't assign me to a new role anytime soon, and I can't keep living off you. I might as well look for a new job," Gabriel replied.Seeing the seriousness in his eyes, Jane hesitated. "Let's talk about it when I get back. Grandpa might have other plans for you."Gabriel crouched in front of her, looking up into her eyes. His voice was gentle, almost pleading. "Jane, I don't want to rely on Grandpa anymore. When we first got married, I didn't want to work for the Wilkies at all. But I couldn't say no to him back then, and one year turned into several."Now that the gaming company is gone, I want to forge my own path. And more than that, I hate that I couldn't help you during this crisis. It's been eating at me."If I have my own career, maybe I can create opportunities to support you. Don't you think so?"Jane was moment