Chapter 437

During the three-minute call, Leo's expression shifted from pale to furious. By the time he hung up, his eyes were bulging with shock. The whites of his eyes were disturbingly visible. "Mr. J-Jefferson..." he stammered. Oliver maintained his composed demeanor. "I take it that that was the company calling?" With Oliver's metaphorical hand at his throat, Leo's earlier confidence crumbled. "Mr. Jefferson, the Newman Corporation partnership... Y-You..." "The Newmans have supported the Harts for 15 years," Oliver replied casually. "It's time to give other emerging businesses a chance." Newman Corporation had been Hart Incorporated's partner since Leo saved Oliver 15 years ago. The Jeffersons had introduced them as a gesture of gratitude. Although originally a small subsidiary of the Jeffersons, Newman Corporation had become independent but maintained close ties. Consequently, Leo had assumed that Newman Corporation was beyond Oliver's control. Yet, they were willing to risk billions i