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CHAPTER 879
The noise of the ballroom faded the further Tedmond walked from the glittering chandeliers, replaced by the heavy, echoing quiet of the gallery's private wing. A tall, silent gallery steward dressed in a sharp black uniform led the way, his stride perfectly measured. At the end of the corridor, he pushed open a pair of double mahogany doors to reveal a secluded, dimly lit cigar lounge reserved strictly for the museum’s highest-tier trustees. The room was soundproof, lined with rows of ancient leather-bound books and thick with the faint, rich scent of cedar and aged tobacco.Rony followed close behind, his shoulder tightly supporting Arthur. The old patriarch looked completely defeated, his breathing ragged as his hand clutched his rapidly swelling jaw. Rony carefully guided Arthur into a deep, plush armchair in the corner, ensuring his boss was stable before stepping back.Tedmond moved to the center of the room. Without sparing a glance at Arthur, he smoothly unbuttoned his tu
CHAPTER 878
"Of course," she whispered, plucking a fresh glass of champagne from a passing tray. She surveyed the nervous politicians with the calculating gaze of a wolf sizing up sheep. "Tell Tedmond to go, gentlemen. You wanted to speak to a Washington about the deep-water leases? You can speak to me."The moment the words left her mouth, a heavy chill dropped over the crowd.The politicians and investors looked at Persis, standing elegant and radiant in her emerald green gown, and their desperate smiles instantly froze. A wave of pure terror swept through the swarming circle. They realized, with a sickening jolt of panic, that dealing with Persis was infinitely more dangerous than dealing with Tedmond directly.If they accidentally offended Tedmond, they might face a straightforward corporate beating or a swift punch to the jaw. But if any of them crossed, disrespected, or even slightly annoyed Persis, Tedmond would erase their entire lineage from the capital. He wouldn't just take their
CHAPTER 877
The heavy silence in the grand ballroom stretched on, thick and suffocating. No one dared to breathe. The security guards at the doors stood frozen, hands hovering near their belts, but not a single one moved toward Tedmond. They knew exactly who he was.Tedmond tossed the stained silk handkerchief onto Arthur's chest. He didn't offer the man a hand up, nor did he look at the crowd of horrified politicians and investors watching them."Thomas," Tedmond called out quietly.Like a ghost emerging from the shadows of the marble pillars, Thomas appeared beside the ruined table, his face entirely unreadable."Sir?" Thomas murmured, bowing his head."Have the legal team draft the final transfer protocols for the remaining North Side terminals," Tedmond commanded, his voice clear in the quiet room. "Arthur won't be attending the board meetings anymore. His seats are forfeited as of right now.""Understood, sir," Thomas replied smoothly. He glanced down at Arthur, who was shaking among th
CHAPTER 876
Arthur swallowed hard, desperately trying to force a fake, polite smile onto his face so his powerful friends wouldn’t see how terrified he was."Mr. Washington. Persis. I’m... I'm glad you could make it. I was just telling the committee here that we have a lot of common ground to discuss regarding the new deep-water leases."“It is Mrs. Washington.” Tedmond corrected. Arthur narrowed his eyes.“Ahh. Yes. Mrs. Washington. I am glad to have you here with your husband.” He flashed her a bright smile, which looked even more forced. “Nice to meet you, too.”One of the committee men, a stern old guy with a thick mustache and gold glasses, stepped forward with his arms crossed. "Washington, we need some real answers about the sudden shift in the infrastructure registries today. A forty-percent drop looks an awful lot like a forced monopoly play to us."Tedmond didn't even turn his head to look at the committee member. His eyes stayed locked directly on Arthur, who looked like he was pray
CHAPTER 875
Tedmond looked up as Persis stepped into view at the top of the stairs, and for a fraction of a second, the hard, calculating lines of his face softened completely.She was stunning. She wore a floor-length emerald green silk gown that cascaded down her frame like a liquid jewel, the deep color making her eyes pop and casting a brilliant glow against her skin. A delicate, intricate diamond necklace rested against her collarbone, catching the light of the crystal chandelier with every slow step she took down the marble staircase. Her hair was swept up in an elegant, modern twist, leaving the sharp line of her jaw perfectly visible.Thomas stood near the heavy front doors, holding a dark wrap over his arm, his head bowed in polite deference as she approached the bottom of the landing. Persis paused on the final step, a playful, knowing smile curving her lips as she looked up into Tedmond’s eyes."Well?" she murmured, resting her hand lightly against his lapel, the faint scent of fres
CHAPTER 874
Persis let out a soft, melodic laugh, the tension from the beach dissolving completely as she tossed the invitation back onto Thomas’s silver tray. She stepped closer to Tedmond, her eyes bright with a sudden, playful energy that contrasted sharply with the high-stakes corporate warfare they had been discussing."Well, if we're going to completely upstage a D.C. dynasty in front of the entire infrastructure committee," she murmured, looping her arms around his neck, "we certainly can't wear our beach clothes."She tilted her head up, a brilliant, knowing smile spreading across her face."Should I pick the outfits for us, honey? I think a classic black-tie aesthetic would contrast beautifully with whatever desperate shade of green Arthur is going to turn when we walk through the front doors."Tedmond’s gaze softened as he looked down at her. His hands came up to rest firmly on her waist, drawing her a fraction closer."I leave the wardrobe entirely in your hands," he said, the low ru
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