Chapter 177 Extremes and Backlash

Phyllis was already considering implementing her "simp economy" plan, while Fox gathered his team to discuss their next steps. He even made a call to Anna, who was far away in New York, asking her to join the meeting. Lawyer Carey sat down calmly, holding a large bottle of pure milk, claiming it was to boost his protein intake. Old Ray leaned against the door, not participating in the discussion since he didn’t understand much about the intricacies. He just thought the new tea was delicious. "I'm here, let's get started. I have a lot to handle, so let’s get straight to the point," Anna's voice was hurried as she urged Fox to speak. "There's no need to rush. We've already won. You can slow down a bit," Fox began. "Phyllis has come to beg for mercy. She’s admitted defeat and is planning to sell her Smiley Tea chain." "A whole series of branches can be acquired by us at a low cost. This is a major victory," Fox announced, sharing the news with everyone. The group was all smiles—th