As his wife at the time, Elara had been completely in the dark.
When Brian took the stage, he shot Elara a meaningful glance before addressing the crowd with practiced ease. “Good afternoon, everyone. Until now, Cryo-Titan Energy Group has focused its growth overseas. Today, by partnering with Ignition Dynamics, we’re taking a landmark step—bringing our strategy home. Director Jules, our story is far from over.”
Elara’s face drained of color. Her hands trembled at her sides.
Summer, standing nearby, clenched her jaw in frustration.
They’d worked so hard to keep Brian’s influence out of the company, only to find themselves ambushed here.
Just then, Quincy Shelton emerged from the crowd.
No one had expected Zane’s chief of staff to show up. Instinctively, people stepped aside, creating a path as Quincy strode up to the stage.
He handed Elara a document.
“Mr. Lawrence has immense faith in your battery technology. Welcome to the Prometheus Energy Consortium.”
Elara glanced down. The words ‘Consortium Membership Agreement’ stared back at her.
The terms were generous—especially the promise of “unlimited R&D funding.” The deal was as impressive as it was enviable, making the other executives in the room green with envy.
Before Elara could respond, Summer snatched the agreement from her hands. “Sign it. Right now. I’ve got the company seal with me.”
Quincy smiled and nodded in encouragement.
Elara instinctively scanned the room for Zane, but he was nowhere in sight.
He was probably still in Capital City, unable to get away, so he’d sent Quincy in his place.
Brian understood Zane’s move immediately.
The real contest between the two men was just beginning.
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