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Chapter 86

Author: Jean Summer
last update Last Updated: 2024-02-19 11:15:16
Taylor was puzzled.

"But we've been doing this for almost two months now. The people back home are counting on this collaboration. Besides, who knows what Mr. Manent might have to say after today's meeting."

Sean pressed the down button on the elevator, his stern features reflected in the mirrored walls.

"Instead of begging to survive, it's better to take a bold stance and fight for it! Maybe then we won't be at the mercy of others in the future."

The elevator let out a soft ding as it arrived. Sean was the first to step in.

Although Taylor didn't fully understand Sean's words, he knew his decision was final.

He had been at Sean's side for many years and had never seen him make a wrong move.

Taylor broke into a cold sweat at the thought of Lawson Global returning empty-handed.

Besides, the chairman was using the cancellation of Sean's engagement as leverage to get him to resolve the chip problem in Marvonia.

Back on Lawson Global's private jet, a group of executives gather
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