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Brook coolly spread his hands on the table. “The meeting hasn't started. I'll give you an answer when it does.”
Casper snorted. “Oh, sparethe theatrics. We both know you have no choice but to sign.”
Brook's glare would have cut glass. “As long as | refuse, you've got nothing.”
Casper’s smirk widened, his tone turning mockingly sympathetic. “Oh, Brook. Refuse all you want, but your
family is running out of time. Without our help, the Owen Group collapses. Isn't this the legacy your grandfather
left behind? Pathetic. A broken empire. Even in death, that old man’s legacy is nothing but a burden. Convenient
for us though.”
The mention of the deceased Enzo immediately darkened the atmosphere in the room, causing Brook's
expression to harden. “Casper Happer, watch your damned mouth,” he snapped sharply. “This isn’t the place for
your disrespect.”
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Casper responded with a mocking chuckle. “Still trying to lecture me? The tables have turned. Instead of begging
for mercy, you dare to try and givea lesson?”
Brook retorted with a sneer. “Even at our lowest point, the Owen family remains a formidable presence. What are
you? Just a lapdog to your master.”
Angered, Casper’s face turned crimson. He slammed his hand down on the table. “Enough! If you can’t find a
solution, then it’s tfor you to step down! The Owen Group needs a new leader, someone who can actually
inspire confidence.”
The decline of the Owen family had left the shareholders restless, their investments now seemingly at risk. They
didn’t care about the family ties. They were only concerned with their profits.
Brook said coolly, “The deadline hasn't passed yet. Why are you so anxious?”
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“Still waiting for a savior?” Casper scoffed. “Things have gone too far. Who would help you now? Even your own
family has practically disowned you!”
Casper’s eyes sparkled with malicious glee. “It's ironic, isn't it? The Owen family was once so high and mighty.
But now, when real trouble hits, they all turn into cowards, and no one is willing to take responsibility. In that
sense, Brook, you're actually the most responsible one here.”
Brook remained unflinching. “You have no right to judge us.”
Casper burst out laughing, his tone harsh. “Still playing tough, even when you're about to lose everything? Just
sign the papers and be done with it!”
At that moment, the conference room door swung open. A smooth voice apologized, “Sorry, everyone, my flight
was delayed.”
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All eyes in the room snapped toward the newcomer, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.
“It’s—it’s Jayden Owen! What's he doing here?” someone murmured in surprise.
“He’s no longer part of the Owen family. Why is he here? Is he here to save the Owen Group?” another
speculated.
“If he supports the Owen family, wouldn't that change everything?” a third whispered.
The room was abuzz with speculation, the seemingly stable situation now thrown into chaos by Jayden’s
unexpected entrance.
Casper stared at Jayden, incredulous. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice rising. “You despise the Owen
family! What are you doing here? Don’t tellyou're here to bail them out!”
Jayden gave Casper a cool look and walked past him to sit at the head of the table, commanding everyone's
attention.
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