Ddlc Quotes Novels & Stories

“Yes.” The press flooded headquarters. Requests for response. Commentary. Speculation. Alessandro stepped before the cameras mid-afternoon. No notes. No visible strain. “De Luca Holdings is not for sale.” Simple. Measured. Clear. Reporters pressed harder. “What about shareholder value?” “Value is not always defined by price.” Across the city, Marco watched the live broadcast. “He refused outright,” his associate said. “Yes.” “No negotiation posture.” “No.” Marco’s gaze narrowed slightly. “Then escalation proceeds to persuasion.”