CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED ONE - The Storm Before the Calm

"I'm Mara Aniston, head of this subsidiary," she introduced herself, extending her hand. "Did you say your name was Noble?" Gabriel shook her hand firmly. "Indeed. I'm Cassius' half-brother." A heavy silence fell over the office. Mara could feel the eyes of her colleagues on them, curiosity and confusion evident in their expressions. "I see," Mara said carefully, her mind racing. "Why don't we step into my office to discuss this further?" As they walked to her office, Mara discreetly pulled out her phone and sent a quick text to Cassius: "Emergency at the office. Need you here ASAP." Once inside, Mara gestured for Gabriel to take a seat. "Mr. Noble... Gabriel... I hope you understand that this is quite an unexpected claim. Do you have any evidence to support it?" Gabriel nodded, reaching into his briefcase. "Of course. I wouldn't come here without proof." He pulled out a folder and handed it to Mara. "These are DNA test results, birth certificates, and sworn testimonies from my m