```
The news of the formation of the business alliance, like a tornado, swept through Gonzalez City in an instant.
The next day, everyone gathered at Bran Cook's private club to start discussing the specifics.
Almost every local businessman with some capital in Gonzalez City was invited to participate in this meeting.
But what was most surprising was that Quella Radcliffe, the CEO of Radcliffe Group, who had recently been the center of everyone's attention, also came to attend!
The club was already packed to capacity, and because Quella Radcliffe arrived late, she had to sit with Julius Reed near the entrance.
Many looked at Quella Radcliffe with discussions buzzing around, their eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
The Radcliffe Group was already on the verge of bankruptcy, and Bran Cook had plainly stated the night before that he intended to be the first to acquire Radcliffe Group, setting an example by making a 'sacrificial chicken to warn the monkeys.'
