CHAPTER HUNDRED AND EIGHTY - WINE AD PLAGIARISM.

"We all know about Isabella's engagement with Mateo Garcia, don't we? So, this is the best move," Abuela continued, feeling the need to bring that up. There was no words. No murmurs. Just silence. Abuela let the silence hang in the air for a moment, her gaze sweeping the room. "We will be facing many challenges in the coming months, both internally and externally. "I trust that each of you will do your part to ensure the success of this merger. You will support this two..." her gaze went from Marisol to Isabella. "... in their new role, especially Isabella, and you will work to maintain our reputation as the finest wine producers in all of Spain. Well, the second best, but with the merge, we become one." "We will not allow anything—or anyone—to compromise that reputation." Abuela's words hung heavy in the air, a silent warning to anyone who might oppose her plans. Someone cleared their throat, and Abuela's head snapped to the direction. " How do we know we won't be cheated b