Yves remained unmoved, his countenance unyielding, a mask of certainty. With a derisive scoff and a disdainful glance, he countered, "But let us not dismiss the undeniable truth, shall we? The contract explicitly demanded that your lobbyist suggest you a way of resolving the problem through the insidious means of blackmail, targeting both Ryder Arnaud and Thomas Walter in a secret meeting before today's supposed shareholder meeting. Or am I wrong?"
A flicker of cruel satisfaction danced in Yves' eyes as he continued, "How come your daughter suddenly went missing from the hotel that's run by the Europe branch management, the one Ryder Arnaud in charge of, if it weren't because you wanted to use the case against him so he would be giving up his position soon?"
Claire, Shawn, and his lobbyist stood frozen, their jaws dropping in shock as Yves's words reverberated through the room. It was an undeniable force, a verbal blow that left them speechless and bewildered.
