I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 341

Before Ethan could say a word, Garrett spoke up.

"I wouldn't dare. Mr. Montgomery's business is booming, and he's already partnered with Easton. There's nothing he needs to learn from us."

In a setting like this, animosity didn't need to be announced; a few choice words were enough to lay the tension bare.

Derek Sr.'s expression instantly darkened as he shot a sharp glare at his grandson.

Ethan had only been back in the country for a few months—how had he already managed to offend the Kendalls?

As a veteran of the political arena, Arthur Kendall Sr. was far more diplomatic than Garrett.

He chuckled, clapping Ethan on the shoulder. "It's perfectly normal for young people to be eager to learn. Garrett, don't let a little success go to your head. Derek, Garrett is just joking around. We'll leave the kids to their own conversation."

Those effortless words instantly defused the tension.

The surrounding crowd chimed in with polite agreements.

Seeing the atmosphere mellow out, Sienna took the initiative to step forward again.

"Hello, gentlemen. I am Vice President Winters of Easton Group. This press conference is a joint effort between Zenith and Easton. I hope you'll share your valuable feedback with us later. We are eager to learn and improve so we can deliver an even better outcome next time."

Her forced attempt to command the room brought the conversation to a halting stop.

Only then did anyone actually notice Sienna, but the reaction was overwhelmingly flat.

In these elite circles, without a proper introduction, everyone was fiercely protective of their own reputations, terrified of being targeted by someone with ulterior motives.

Ethan quickly jumped in to explain. "Sienna is incredibly talented. Grandfather, I was there when this R&D project was wrapping up. Most of the work was—"

"I am speaking with Arthur and the other senior officials. Why are you interrupting like a child?"

Derek Sr. swiftly cut off Ethan's rambling. Couldn't the boy see the faint irritation and impatience in everyone's eyes?

They all knew Hayden Thorne of Easton Group.

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