"That's the now," Orion's dark lashes lowered slightly as he added another line, "before the proposal ceremony."
To others, it might seem like the Martinez Group's stocks had plummeted due to Matthew's scandal, allowing Orion Lockwood, with his immense power and cunning tactics, to seize it at a very low price.
But Samuel, seasoned in the world of business, knew that the transaction was far more complex. Considering that Orion acquired all the shares in just one day, he speculated Orion had already infiltrated the Martinez Group long ago, but had kept it hidden.
This man, standing before him, was far more enigmatic and unpredictable than he had imagined.
He was no match for him.
Christopher and Susanna exchanged glances, their eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions—awe at Orion's extraordinary abilities, gratitude for resolving the Nightshade Group's risks to win Xan's favor, and disbelief that he did it all for them.
Matthew had pretended and schemed for years to exploit them for the Martinez Group, while Orion gifted them the Martinez Group as a greeting. The stark contrast between the two was hard to accept, making the latter seem almost fantastical.
"Mr. Lockwood, we appreciate your sentiment, but this gift is too valuable for us to accept."
"If you’re unwilling to accept it, then let us become the closest of partners henceforth."
"Orion, is this your clever plan?" Samuel put away the contract, "Waiting for Dad to say that? Well, I'll keep this contract then.."
Lockwood's eyes lifted slightly, "Alright."
Christopher: "This is absurd, Samuel, return the contract to Mr. Lockwood!"
Samuel: He was only testing the waters, not expecting him to be serious.
Susanna: "Mr. Lockwood, we understand your good intentions, but Xan has just been betrayed in love. I'm worried about rushing into something new."
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