Chapter 103

Davin leaned back in his chair, letting the polished leather embrace him as he studied Helen's face, which was a mix of apprehension and relief. His confident demeanor seemed to bolster her, though she remained visibly uneasy.

“Sir,” Helen began tentatively, “you’ve always had a knack for handling challenges. But Derek... he’s not someone to underestimate. He’s been working diligently and secretly for months. We’ve had reports of him meeting with key figures, and his efforts to destabilize us are serious.”

Davin's eyes narrowed slightly, the intensity of his gaze softening into a thoughtful expression. He reached into his desk drawer and retrieved a folder. He flipped through a few pages, revealing documents and reports about the company’s recent developments. His finger tapped on a particularly interesting page—an analysis of shareholder activity.

“Derek’s timing is rather ironic,” Davin said, his voice calm yet carrying an undercurrent of authority. “He chose the exact moment when t