Brodie, irritated, mmed his cup down forcefully.
“Mr.
Garza, don’tplicate this unnecessarily.
”
Unruffled, Merlin continued calmly, “Mr.
Moreno, what exactly are you implying? Are you suggesting forcing the entire Garza family into a confrontation they wish to avoid?”
Brodie stood abruptly, a retort ready, but Merlin cut him off, signaling to someone in the room.
“Derek,” he said coolly.
“Please show Mr.
Moreno out.
”
Brodie’s eyes narrowed into a sneer.
“If you don’t cooperate with me, you might regret itter, Mr.
Garza.
”
“Your threats are hardly more than child’s y to me, Mr.
Moreno,”
Merlin replied with unfazedposure.
Derek stepped forward, gesturing politely.
“This way, please, Mr.
Moreno.
”
After Brodie exited, Merlin’s polite facade faded into a serious expression.
Shortly, Derek returned, concern evident in his voice.
“Mr.
Garza, I’m worried your grandfather would disapprove of you turning down Mr.
Moreno.
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Merlin looked up, a faint smile ying on his lips.
“Who’s running the Garza family now, Derek?”
“You are, Mr.
Garza.
” Derek bowed slightly, reassured by Merlin’s confidence.
“Your grandfather needs rest.
He won’t be disturbed by these matters.
”
“You can go now, Derek.
”
“Yes, Mr.
Garza.
”
Merlin rxed into the sofa, tapping his fingers rhythmically before dialing Hannah.
“Brodie just left.
He wants the Garza family to team up with him.
Just like you predicted, he’s not holding up too well.
”
Hannah responded from the other end, “Once this settles, I’ll keep my word.
The Moreno family’s holdings won’t be touched.
I’ll see if they can transition to the Garza family instead.
”
Merlin’s smile grew.
“And if another Moreno emerges, I’ll handle them too.
”
Hannah’s voice carried a hint of amusement.
“You’re ambitious.
Just don’t bite off more than you can chew.
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“I won’t,” Merlin assured her, his tone yful yet confident.
“Maybe next, I’ll extend my reach to the Mitchell and White families, just to show you I can manage any challenge thrown my way.
”
“Really?” Hannah challenged.
“We’ll see how you manage when it’s time to relinquish control.
”
“Merlin!” An unexpected voice cut through their banter.
ncing up to see who had interrupted, Merlin’s expression turned stern.
He spoke into the phone.
“I need to handle something.
We’ll pick this upter.
”
After ending the call, his gaze hardened.
“What are you doing here?”
Pointing at Merlin with an air of usation, Jenny’s voice was thick with revtion.
“I always wondered why you wouldn’t align with the Moreno family.
Now it’s clear-you’ve been secretly contacting Hannah.
Were you involved in her escape from our home? Grandpa has entrusted you with the Garza industries, and here you are, going behind his back to coborate with Hannah.
”