Chapter 1136

Upstairs, Oliver finished reviewing the documents James had handed him. Setting them aside, he picked up the phone and dialed the number of the person in charge of the Overseas Second Division, Owen Schmidt. "How much did the Wallen family sell last quarter?" he asked. "Mr. Jefferson, they sold 360 tons while we managed 280 tons," Owen replied. This wasn't a routine video call but a direct line from the CEO. The weight of accountability was palpable, and Owen spoke with precision, avoiding unnecessary words. Without missing a beat, Owen continued summarizing the analysis from their previous meeting. "The Wallen family has been undercutting prices, poaching many of our customers. They've also been leveraging their local status to push narratives that turn public sentiment against us. In addition, Mr. Wallen has managed to lure away one of our core teams, and we're currently pursuing litigation over it." Oliver listened without a flicker of emotion. He already knew the details.