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    Jaxen and Vincent had been friends since childhood.

    Jaxen knew Vincent well enough to say that he rarely took an interest in the affairs of others.

    However, this time, Vincent stepped in to help with a determination that left no room for Katelyn to decline. Always keen on gossip, Jaxen couldn’t shake the feeling that Vincent might have feelings for Katelyn. Given Vincent’s firm stance, Katelyn found herself without a usible excuse to reject his offer.

    With a regretful expression, she murmured, “Thank you, Mr. Adams. I’ll be there to assist you whenever you need in the future.”

    A smile briefly lightened the somber look Vincent had carried for days. “Okay.”

    Word quickly got out that Vincent had targeted the Wheeler Group, and it circted among their peers.

    At the Wheeler Group headquarters, Neil sat in his office, stern, as he listened to his assistant’s briefing.

    “Wheeler, all the partners who wanted to work with us have backed out. They’re even canceling ongoing projects and are willing to pay the penalties to end the cooperation.”

    Neil’s expression darkened as he listened to the assistant’s report.

    What could he have possibly done to upset Vincent to this extent, driving him to sabotage all of Neil’s business dealings?

    Since the tactics were the same as before, Neil was convinced that Vincent was behind the recent attacks on hispany.

    Without the profits from international projects, Wheeler Group would have faced ruin.

    Neil clenched his fists and mmed them on the table.

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    “Reach out to other partners and offer to work with them at a lower market rate. I refuse to believe Vincent can control the entire city!”

    The assistant, holding the document, nodded vigorously. “Mr. Wheeler, there’s something else,” he stammered.

    At that moment, Neil’s frustration was evident as he yanked at his tie irritably.

    The assistant’s voice shook as he delivered more bad news.

    “We’ve been anonymously used of tax evasion. The Tax Bureau will be here shortly, and it looks like thepany will have to halt operations andply with their investigation.”

    A cruel glint appeared in Neil’s eyes.

    Vincent had first terminated all his projects, and now he had tax officials disrupt Wheeler Group’s operations for an extended period.

    Furthermore, he was vying against Adams Group for both a design coboration and the uing Roucarro Mountain project.

    He simply had no time to waste.

    With a determined grit of his teeth, Neil said, “Prepare the car. We’re heading to Adams Group.”

    Clearly, Vincent’s aggressive move was in retaliation for something involving Katelyn.

    “Damn it, Katelyn…”

    He would make her pay for this.

    The assistant quickly arranged the car. Upon Neil’s arrival at Adams Group, a receptionist halted him.

    “Excuse me, sir, do you have an appointment with Mr. Adams?”

    Neil’s expression stiffened, though he tried to maintainposure.

    “I’m Neil Wheeler. I need to discuss something urgent with Mr. Adams.”

    The receptionist offered a courteous but dismissive smile.

    “I’m sorry, Mr. Wheeler, but Mr. Adams is very busy right now. You need to schedule in advance for any meetings. Let me see the earliest avable slot for you.”

    The receptionist said, browsing the appointment book.

    “You’ll have to wait at least six months. I’ve put you down for then. Please return in six months.”

    Neil clenched his jaw in frustration.

    Surely, Vincent must have instructed the receptionist. Damn it!

    Frustrated and without Vincent’s personal contact, Neil was at a loss.

    Just then, Katelyn exited the elevator, catching Neil’s gaze from the lobby.

    With a look of clear disdain, Katelyn turned to leave.

    Neil called out through gritted teeth, “Katelyn!”

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