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    Hector’s smile faded, leaving behind a hardened expression.


    “Mr. Johns, instead of throwing usations, you should worry abouting up with the ten billion for the penalty.”


    Colson, now fuming, cut in sharply.


    “The contract is clear—you owe me ten billion today! If not, I’ll see you in court!”


    With that, he stormed out, his assistant trailing behind him.


    Dane fixed his gaze on Hector.


    “Does your father know what you’re up to?”


    Hector’s father had once stood shoulder to shoulder with Nn, helping to build thepany from the ground up.


    He had been truly loyal, working for thepany’s best interests.


    If he knew what Hector was doing now, he’d be furious.


    “Mr. Johns, even if my father knew, what could he possibly do? He can’t change how things stand now,” Hector replied coolly.


    “You’d better focus on gathering that money.”


    And with that, Hector left the room.


    Dane’s assistant felt like the whole world had just copsed around them.


    The Johns Group had been thriving for years—an empire built on strength and resilience.


    Who could have imagined it would one day fall into such a dire state? And to think, this downfall was orchestrated by a traitor from within!


    “Mr. Johns, what should we do now?” the assistant asked, his voiceced with anxiety.


    He was at a loss, terrified that thepany might actually face bankruptcy.


    If that happened, where could he possibly find such a good job again?


    “Did you investigate the secretary I asked you to look into?” Dane’s voice was steady, the anger and disbelief from earlier reced by calm and calcted wisdom.


    “I did. She’s nning to go abroad, but I’ve managed to restrict her travel.”


    “Good,” Dane said, his tone firm.


    “I have evidence here. I’ll send it to you shortly. Go ahead and report it.”


    Dane returned to the CEO’s office, hisposure unwavering.


    Seeing him so calm, the assistant began to rx as well, cing his faith in Dane’s ability to navigate the crisis.


    It didn’t take long for the news to spread.


    Within hours, not just thepany, but the entire city of Ansport knew about it—the Johns Group was facing a ten-billion-dor penalty.


    The news became the talk of the town.


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