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CHAPTER 128. SPIES AND DESTRUCTION
Author: Arthea Edelweis
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"Damien, I thought I told you to stay out of my way," Oliver's voice echoed across the quiet meeting room, sharp and unyielding.

Damien Cavanaugh, seated across the polished oak table, smirked faintly. "And I thought I told you, Oliver, that business is business. Nothing personal."

Oliver leaned forward, his gaze piercing. "When you target my company, you make it personal."

Victoria Langford, seated beside Damien, interjected, "Perhaps you're overestimating the situation, Mr. Roberts. We're merely diversifying our portfolio."

"By attempting a hostile takeover of Hoshier Corporation?" Oliver scoffed. "Spare me the corporate buzzwords. I know exactly what you’re doing."

Damien chuckled. "Then you also know we’re within our rights. The market is fair game."

Oliver straightened, his expression cold. "Fair game? You’ve been using illegal tactics—insider trading, bribery, intimidation of smaller shareholders. Shall I continue?"

Victoria’s confident facade faltered slightly, but Damien kept
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