Henry offered a slight smile.
"Not at this time. She stated that stepping forward now would easily be misconstrued as Shaw family infighting, which would dilute the regulatory focus. She is only submitting the accounts."
That statement made Wren look up.
She wasn't explaining her marriage.
She was explaining the books.
Clara's previous remark seemed to take on different shapes across different women.
Evelyn didn't cry, didn't throw a fit, and didn't take to social media to bash her husband.
She simply laid out the ledgers between the Foundation and Starbridge page by page, telling everyone: *Don't even think about pinning these dirty accounts on my name.*
After Henry left, Harrison stayed behind.
Clara had a meeting at the regulatory office, but before leaving, she told Wren, "Evelyn's lead is crucial, but do not actively insert yourself into her marriage."
Wren nodded. "I understand."
Clara added, "She handed you accounts, not emotions. You only need to accept the accounts."
Phoebe muttered under her breath, "Class is in session with Ms. Thorne again."
Clara heard her and glanced back.
"You don't have to listen."
Phoebe instantly flashed a bright smile. "I love learning."
Clara left.
Harrison watched Phoebe's stifled expression and couldn't help but chuckle.
Phoebe glared at him. "What's so funny, Mr. Xander?"
"Just thinking that Stellaris is incredibly resilient."
"After getting dragged through the mud for half a month, of course we are," Phoebe slammed a folder onto the table. "If we weren't, we'd have folded ages ago."
Harrison dropped his smile and looked at Wren.


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