Chapter 1474

As the car disappeared into the distance, the woman raised her gaze slightly. In the rearview mirror, Chandler's figure seemed small, yet his sadness loomed large. … After waiting by the sidewalk for a while, Chandler finally turned back toward the venue when someone came searching for him. In the VIP lounge, representatives from the three factions occupied their respective corners of the sofas. The atmosphere was thick with tension, and the attentive wait staff remained on high alert. At the center sat Charles Calloway, the vice president of the Jewelers' Association in Grand Cathay. To his left were Fiona and Zac, while Chandler and Kendrick faced them from the opposite side, the tension between both parties palpable. "Ms. Cunningham and Mr. Zac, I trust you know why I've called you here," Charles said, breaking the stalemate. "Of course. You want us to agree to a truce, right? Just to clarify—if C&S Signature Jewels declares bankruptcy, I'll step aside immediately," Fiona rep