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    Godwin’s voice carried genuine worry for Baker.


    Crossing Lucas… Was there even a way to survive after that?


    Baker’s face drained of color as Godwin’s words sank in.


    He had always known that if Lucas uncovered the truth, there would be consequences.


    But he had never imagined Lucas would go this far.


    Lucas had left him no way out.


    Even withpensation for the losses, what did it matter?


    The real damage was the loss of critical projects.


    And the Wright Groupcked the resources to manage those projects alone.


    It couldn’t withstand this kind of hit.


    Lucas’ words didn’t just cut off future coborations. From now on, whether Baker sought bank loans or dealt with government offices, he would face constant rejections and roadblocks.


    It was likely that nothing would ever go smoothly for him again. Offending Lucas meant endless hurdles, not just in Owathe but across all of Chixdon.


    The rk family had the power to do this.


    Among Owathe’s eight prominent families, the rks stood unchallenged at the top, their influence absolute.


    The Wright Group was as good as over.


    Soon, it would be nothing but a hollow shell.


    As these realizations crashed over him, Baker felt engulfed in a void, all traces of hope snuffed out.


    “I’m sorry, Baker. After all our years of friendship, I shouldn’t be abandoning you by pulling out of our partnership, especially now. But… You know we can’t afford to go against Mr. rk. If we don’t follow his orders, we’ll be the next ones in his crosshairs. I’m truly out of options,” Godwin said, his voice heavy with remorse.


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    Baker gave a hollow nod. “I understand, Godwin.”


    Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, Godwin said, “Wait, your youngest daughter—the illegitimate one—she was Mr. rk’s ex-wife, wasn’t she? Even after a divorce, there’s got to be some lingering tie between Mr. rk and her, right? You should reach out to her. She’s your daughter. If you’re in this kind of trouble, she wouldn’t just stand by.”


    At those words, Baker let out a bitterugh,ced with self-mockery.


    Baker knew Belinda wouldn’t lift a finger to help, and worse, she would make sure to twist the knife.


    “I’ll figure something out. That’s enough for now,” Baker muttered grimly before ending the call.


    “Baker…” Holley called out, worry etched across her face.


    “It’s over. Mypany is finished this time—for real,” Baker said, his expression clouded with despair.


    Holley’s face went ghostly pale. “No… It can’t be that bad, can it? I mean, it’s just a few canceled contracts—”


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