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Chapter 147
Chloe stared at her phone as the call ended, her chest rising and falling with sharp, uneven breaths. Her face was pale, and her fingers gripped the device so hard that her skin turned white.Mark wiped the cold sweat from his neck with his sleeve and took a step toward her. "Miss Miller, what did he say? Did Director Morris agree to hear us out?""No," Chloe said, her voice shaking with quiet anger. "He did not care about our permits or the government seal. He told me that if we want our containers released, I have to go to Damian Blackwood in person and beg for them."Mark let out a miserable groan and sat down right on the dusty floor. He buried his head in his hands. "We are finished. Damian controls every hardware shop and every rental firm in the city. If we cannot get our own crates out of the terminal, we have nothing to put on display. When the expo inspectors walk down this aisle at noon, they will cancel our space on the spot."Celine stood beside Chloe, holding her tablet
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"Not just rejected, Miss Miller," Celine explained, her voice steady and matter-of-fact. "An internal commercial blacklisting advisory was distributed through the Capital City Hardware Association at seven o'clock this morning. It was issued directly from the office of Damian Blackwood. The notice instructs all suppliers, equipment rental agencies, and technical service providers to cease all commercial transactions with Miller Tech immediately."Chloe felt a cold chill run through her veins as she read the harsh text on the screen."What does the notice threaten them with?" Chloe asked, her voice dropping into a tight whisper."It states that any business found supplying materials, tools, or logistics assistance to Miller Tech will be immediately stripped of their vendor contracts with the Blackwood Group," Celine replied, looking straight into Chloe’s eyes. "Furthermore, the Blackwood supply chain will cancel all existing agreements with any offending company. In Capital City, losin
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The morning sun cast a bright, pale light across the massive glass dome of the Capital City Technology Expo Center. Outside the complex, long lines of supply trucks and delivery vans were moving slowly through the security gates, while hundreds of corporate teams in matching jackets unloaded equipment and rolling crates.Chloe walked briskly into the cavernous space of Hall B, clutching a leather folder to her chest. She wore a sharp grey business suit and flat walking shoes, ready for a full day of supervising the setup. Alex walked right beside her, holding a paper bag with two hot cups of coffee and a fresh pastry he had bought from the lobby cafe. Behind them, Celine followed at a steady pace, holding her tablet and checking the morning schedules."Our booth is supposed to be located at space B-18," Chloe said, looking at the layout map on the wall near the entrance. "It is right near the center walkway. If our engineers arrived on time, the basic structural frame should already b
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Alex sat down on the edge of the plush sofa, resting his bandaged hand loosely on his knee. He looked up at Celine with an innocent, puzzled tilt of his head. "Celine, you know how these big city rules work. Can a private sponsor really just throw out an invited company over a spilled glass of wine? What about the other exhibitors? Wouldn't that make the whole committee look ridiculous?"Celine turned to look at Alex, her dark eyes steady. "In Capital City, Mr. Reed, appearances matter, but raw power matters far more. If the committee expels Miller Tech without a formal investigation, there will certainly be private complaints from independent firms. However, none of those smaller companies would dare to voice their objections openly, because they all fear retaliation from the Blackwood Group. If Damian wants a booth removed, the committee usually finds an administrative excuse, such as an incomplete safety inspection or a missed filing deadline.""That is exactly what I was worried a
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The private executive elevator rose smoothly toward the top floor of the Grand Hyatt, leaving the loud murmur of the ballroom far behind them. Inside the polished cabin, the silence felt heavy. Chloe stood with her back against the handrail, her chest rising and falling as the initial rush of adrenaline began to drain away. She looked down at her hands, which were trembling ever so slightly, before turning her gaze toward Alex."Alex," Chloe said softly, breaking the quiet. "Do you think I went too far back there? Throwing wine into the face of the Blackwood family’s heir in front of hundreds of people?"Alex smiled gently, stepping closer to her and taking both of her cold hands into his warm palms. "Not in the slightest, Chloe. You did exactly what needed to be done. Damian Blackwood didn't come to our table to negotiate business; he came to humiliate you, take your company, and destroy our marriage. If you had stayed polite and smiled through his insults, he would have thought you
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"I am her husband," Alex replied simply, keeping his voice smooth and untroubled. "And when someone speaks to my wife like that, it is my job to stand here. As for my suit, it might be cheap, Mr. Blackwood, but at least it is completely dry."A soft, muffled gasp ran through the nearby tables. Several younger executives quickly covered their mouths to hide their smiles, while the older board directors exchanged nervous glances.Damian’s knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists. "You think you're clever, don't you, little parasite? You think because you stand in front of her, you're a real man? You are nothing! You have no money, no lineage, no title, and no future! You exist solely because this woman feels pity for you and keeps you on a leash! Without her, you would be begging for scraps in an alleyway!"Chloe stepped up slightly behind Alex, her hand resting firmly against his arm. Her eyes were sharp as knives as she looked past Alex’s shoulder at Damian. "Do not flatter your
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