Chapter 122

As Anna seethed with anger, she slammed her hand on her desk and muttered to herself, "You want to joke with Gemstar, forgetting we made you? You’ll be destroyed under my watch." She picked up her phone again and dialed a number, her expression steely.

Meanwhile, at the manor, Ambrose was sitting at the dining table, eating a simple meal that Evelyn had prepared for him: steamed rice with stir-fried vegetables and a small portion of tofu. It was modest but hearty, a far cry from the extravagant dishes Ava was likely enjoying with Jin. As he took a bite, his phone rang. He paused, glancing at the screen. Seeing Anna’s name displayed, he quickly looked around to ensure no one else was in the room before answering the call.

“Hello, Master Li,” Anna’s voice came through, crisp and businesslike. “Good day. I was able to sit down with Mr. Wei to discuss the percentage increase.”

“Good,” Ambrose replied calmly. “What was the feedback?”

Anna explained the heated exchange with Malcolm Wei, det