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    The evening had been aplete disaster—not only was the deal with Wall Group hanging by a thread, but the Higgins name had taken a blow. He had to make things right.


    “Mr. Higgins,” Daren began, “there was a slight hup earlier that caused dys. The paperwork with Wall Group remains unsigned.”


    Watching closely for a reaction, he quickly added, “That said, everything’s squared away with Ms. Hudson. Just her signature is missing. Give me one day—no, half a day! By noon tomorrow, I’ll deliver the finalized contract.” He kept his voice steady, avoiding any mention of his sister’s scandalous entanglement with Nathan.


    Jarrett slowly pivoted his chair to face him. Hisplexion was pale, his expression unreadable—yet it sent a sharp chill down Daren’s spine. Without a word, Jarrett flung a photograph onto the table.


    The image, clearly taken without notice, showed Nathan stepping out of a hotel, a smirk stretched across his face, with his loud pink vehicle in the background.


    As Daren’s eyes fell on it, his breath caught.


    That hotel was where Sadie was staying. Nathan had been there? When? Was it possible…?


    Panic surged through him. Sweat gathered once again at his temples.


    Jarrett’s lips curled into a cold, venomous smile. “My brother didn’t waste a second. He’s moved ahead of us. We’re running out of time.”


    His stare pinned Daren in ce, the weight of unspoken expectations pressing down hard. “Tomorrow, no excuses—Sadie must sign the contract. If Nathan secures the deal first… I assume you grasp the consequences.”


    Daren shivered under the pressure. Jarrett’s order was unequivocal.


    The rivalry between the Higgins siblings was no secret.


    Although Jarrett held the rightful im to the CEO position, his disability had diminished his influence inpany affairs.


    Nathan, while notorious for his reckless lifestyle, possessed charisma and unpredictability—two qualities the younger board members found appealing.


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    Should Nathan manage to forge a partnership with Wall Group and take control of the energy venture, Jarrett’s hold on power would slip even further.


    Still, Daren hesitated. Nathan was little more than a privileged young man with minimal clout and a frivolous reputation.


    Sadie, head of Wall Group, was sharp and shrewd. Why would she align with someone like Nathan when Jarrett—despite his ws—offered real influence? What would she gain from such a decision?


    “Mr. Higgins, we reached an understanding with Ms. Hudson, and the details have already been finalized. As the head of Wall Group, Ms. Hudson isn’t one to backtrack on decisions, is she?” Daren said hesitantly, trying to gauge the situation.


    A trace of annoyance shed across Jarrett’s expression. His eyes sharpened, and a dryugh escaped his lips. “You underestimate my brother. Since he dared get close to Sadie, he must be confident in whatever leverage he holds.”


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