Ha Sunghoon bowed slightly and turned toward the door, already rehearsing how he would announce Selena Verrick’s arrival when the time came. He had only taken two steps. Boom! The door exploded inward with a deafening crash. The solid wooden slab flew off its hinges like a projectile and slammed straight into Ha Sunghoon’s body. He did not even have time to scream before he was sent crashing to the floor, the door crushing him beneath its weight. The entire suite shook. Ha Sunghoon’s vision blurred. Pain tore through his chest and ribs as he struggled weakly beneath the door. Panic flooded his eyes when a tall, muscular man stepped into the room, his gaze sharp and merciless. Behind him followed several men, each one exuding a chilling presence that made the air feel heavy. Ha Sunghoon’s heart skipped violently. “Who… who are you?” he shouted, forcing his voice out while clawing at the door. “Do you know whose room this is? This is Mr. Park’s suite! Where are the bodygu

When Selena heard that, her emotions tangled together in an instant.She was surprised. Genuinely surprised.Park Ji-Hoon had not threatened retaliation. He had not sent lawyers, diplomats, or officials knocking on their door. He had not even made a single hostile move after what happened.At the same time, she felt relieved.At least the danger hovering over Jaden had disappeared. No embassy pressure. No international mess. No unpredictable backlash.Yet beneath that relief was unmistakable disappointment.If Park Ji-Hoon and his entourage were returning to South Korea, then any chance of collaboration between Rift Group and Crownveil Group was completely gone. No equipment. No overseas channels. No shortcuts.Still, after everything that had happened, Selena knew this was already the best possible outcome.She looked at Jaden, her curiosity getting the better of her.“How did you do it?” she asked quietly. “Park Ji-Hoon isn’t someone who forgives easily. How did you convince him not

Lawson and Badan exchanged a glance, a silent understanding passing between them. Then both men smirked, their expressions filled with smug confidence, as if the outcome had already been decided.Lawson let out a low chuckle and leaned back in his chair. “Ms. Verrick, you’re indeed a smart woman,” he said smoothly. “It’s always a pleasure to discuss business with intelligent people. Negotiations are so much easier when everyone understands reality.”He paused deliberately, allowing the weight of his words to settle before continuing. “Our additional terms are very simple. We want eighty percent of your company’s profits.”The conference room fell into stunned silence.A sharp intake of breath rippled through the senior management team of Rift Group. Several executives exchanged incredulous looks, while others stiffened in disbelief.Eighty percent.These men weren’t negotiating—they were stripping Rift Group bare.In exchange for a batch of pharmaceutical equipment, Obsidian Corporati

Lawson’s interest was instantly piqued.“How do you plan to do that?”Badan’s lips curved into a sly smile, his tone calm but vicious.“We’ll send Cyclops with a team. Let him seize the entire batch of equipment.”Lawson froze for half a second, then his eyes lit up.“Good. That’s perfect,” he said, excitement flashing across his face. “We’ll take the equipment directly. Let this be a warning. Anyone who dares to ignore Mr. Nagger’s instructions and sell equipment to Selena will suffer the same fate.”Badan nodded in satisfaction.“Exactly. Ironvale is our territory. Rules here are made by us.”The two men wasted no time.Orders were issued immediately, and their network moved fast. Within hours, Lawson’s men had confirmed the route, timing, and origin of the shipment. The first batch of pharmaceutical equipment was scheduled to enter Ironvale that very afternoon.As expected, a convoy of ten massive container trucks rolled steadily down the highway, carrying high-end pharmaceutical m

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