The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 363

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A Superpowered Warrior in a Fake Heiress’s Body

Chapter 363 The Strategic Olive Branch

Preston spoke with grandiose swagger.

In normal circumstances, he would never have made such a public spectacle.

But he was backed into a corner.

Isabella was blatantly doted upon by Steven Wayne.

And both the Carters and the Sinclairs had been invited to remain at his primary table.

If their alliance with the Waynes deepened any further, his plans would be ruined.

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While Steven was still relatively unfamiliar with the Sinclairs and Carters, severing that bridge immediately was imperative.

Otherwise, he would never sleep peacefully at night.

For Preston suspected the Sinclairs had already caught onto their poisoning scheme.

At his lavish introduction, Steven’s brows knitted slightly.

Professor Andre Grant?

Steven was naturally well aware of the man’s international acclaim.

The man was a global authority in cardiovascular medicine.

Many of his veteran comrades–in–arms had sought treatment under him, giving Steven a working knowledge of his reputation.

“Please extend my thanks to Professor Grant. That was very thoughtful of him.”

Hesitating for a brief second, Steven accepted the gifts and set them in a designated alcove, apart from the general gift table.

Isabella’s parcels were resting in that exact spot.

That private tier was reserved exclusively for personal, valued relations rather than routine formal courtesies.

Steven placed Preston’s medical gifts there solely because even if he didn’t use them, they might aid injured veterans under his command down the road.

Watching Steven’s gesture, Preston beamed with victorious satisfaction.

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Turning to Isabella with a patronizing smirk, he said, “Ms. Powell, isn’t it? I look forward to working with you in the future. Damian was reckless earlier and offended you, but I disciplined him thoroughly, whipping him straight into a hospital bed.

“Rest assured, I will personally see to it that the Sinclair project reaches full glory, so you and your family won’t have to fret.”

Preston brazenly brought his dispute with the Sinclairs right into the daylight.

An old fox truly knew how to maneuver.

He refrained from insulting Isabella before Steven, yet simultaneously preempted any plea for Steven’s intervention.

By airing the commercial acquisition openly, what could Steven do even if he wanted to shield them?

Pursuing a corporate buyout through standard market avenues broke no laws.

Could Steven Wayne legitimately order a private conglomerate to halt a commercial acquisition?

That was absurd.

High–ranking military officials meddling in lawful commerce was a cardinal taboo.

If Steven dared step across that line, political rivals would use it to target his command immediately.

Hearing the exchange, Steven’s brow furrowed as he looked between Isabella and Preston, “What is going on?”

What Sinclair technology?

He knew nothing of this corporate feud.

He had never looked into their business entanglements.

He only knew Isabella had previously stood up for Noah and bruised Damian’s ego.

He had intended to take this opportunity to lean on Preston, yet Preston had disarmed him by claiming he hospitalized Damian himself, leaving Steven with little ground to press further.

Before Isabella could speak, Preston cut in smoothly with a genial laugh, “Nothing consequential, General. The Sinclairs suffered a lab explosion during a failed development run, and our firm found the research promising, so we offered to acquire the IP.

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