Chapter 167: Strategizing

Michael stepped into his mother’s study, the scent of polished wood and leather filling his senses. Mrs. Woodwell sat behind her massive oak desk, her expression as inscrutable as ever. The documents Quinn now possessed were a ticking time bomb, and he knew they had to act fast to defuse it. “Mother, we need to discuss the documents,” Michael began, his tone urgent. “Quinn is not someone we can afford to underestimate.” Mrs. Woodwell looked up from the papers she was reviewing, her piercing eyes locking onto his. “I am well aware of the situation, Michael. I am already handling it.” Michael frowned, his frustration evident. “How exactly are you handling it? Quinn won’t hesitate to use those documents against us, especially after what happened to Gift.” Mrs. Woodwell’s expression hardened. “Quinn is a formidable opponent, which is something I’m willing to admit, but she is also predictable. Her emotions will cloud her judgment. We can use that to our advantage.” Michael ran a ha